Director of Business & Finance

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Director of Business & Finance (Chief Financial Officer)

Manages the business and financial affairs of the District to ensure the effective stewardship of public funds in support of high-quality educational services. Serves as the District’s chief financial officer, responsible for long-range fiscal planning, internal controls, statutory compliance, and financial transparency.

• Serve as the District’s senior financial authority, ensuring full compliance with state, federal, and local financial statutes and regulations.
• Act as the primary compliance officer for New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) and New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority (NMRHCA) reporting, including contribution accuracy and “Return to Work” compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to GASB standards, PSAB requirements, Federal Uniform Grant Guidance, and the New Mexico Anti-Donation Clause.
• Oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of the District’s operating budget.
• Manage the Operating Budget Management System (OBMS), including submission and tracking of Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs), Cash Requests, and Quarterly Financial Reports to the New
• Provide accurate revenue projections, cash-flow analysis, and fiscal impact assessments to inform the Superintendent and Board decision-making.
• Direct the Fiscal Year close-out and New Year set-up processes, ensuring all encumbrances, accruals, and inter-fund transfers are executed in compliance with PSAB deadlines.
• Organize and oversee the District’s annual independent audit, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely corrective action on any findings.
• Manage designated capital funding sources, including SB-9 (Two Mill Levy), Educational Technology Notes, and General Obligation Bonds.
• Serve as the District’s financial liaison to the Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) for construction reimbursement and reporting.
• Monitor Requests for Reimbursement (RfRs) for federal and state grants (e.g., Title I, IDEA) to maintain positive cash flow and prevent supplanting violations.
• Provide executive oversight of purchasing and accounts payable functions.
• Serve as the final internal financial control to verify that requisitions approved by the Chief Procurement Officer comply with the New Mexico Procurement Code and Anti-Donation Clause prior to payment.
• Ensure compliance with 1099 reporting, vendor verification, check processing, and bank reconciliation controls.
• Maintain a rigorous position-control system aligning Human Resources contracts with the
• Ensure no employee is hired or paid without an authorized, funded position code (FTE) established in the financial system.
• Oversee the accuracy of salary schedules, increments, dock-pay calculations, and payroll
• Ensure compliance with District fundraiser procedures and Student Activity Fund (Fund 23000) requirements in accordance with PSAB Supplement 18 and Anti-Donation Clause guidance.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop all Business & Finance Department staff, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and cross-training.
• Assist in the development, interpretation, and application of Board financial policies (Section
  
  D).
• Keep the Superintendent and Board fully informed on financial conditions, risks, and strategic fiscal considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Five (5) years of experience directly related to government accounting and/or auditing, with two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• New Mexico School Business Official (SBO) Licensure or eligibility to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the New Mexico Procurement Code (13-1-28 NMSA 1978) and experience supervising certified procurement staff.

• Demonstrated experience with school enterprise resource planning software (Tyler Technologies, Infinite Visions, or similar) and their integration with workforce management platforms (Frontline/Aesop).
• Deep understanding of the…