Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor

Supv,Fiscal Services

The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor to lead its accounting team. This position plays a critical role in overseeing the department’s financial operations and supporting leadership through accurate analysis, reporting, and strategic financial guidance.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and non-profit contracts and grants, along with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. The Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing departmental financials, analyzing trends, and reporting to department leadership. This role also supervises and trains staff, manages day-to-day accounting operations, and ensures compliance with internal controls and funding requirements.

Key responsibilities include researching and resolving budget, procurement, billing, and expenditure issues; maintaining effective internal controls; and participating in a variety of financial and budget meetings with department leaders, sponsors, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently while overseeing the work of others.

The Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a large and complex department with:

• 200+ employees
• $33 million annual budget
• 350+ accounts

The finance team supports salaries and budgets while enabling the department’s mission to provide innovative education for residents, medical students, and health professionals; deliver high-quality clinical mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and conduct outstanding multidisciplinary research addressing critical health challenges. Find out more here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree, successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

• UNM accounting experience
• Supervisory experience, including staff training and development
• Demonstrated team-building skills as both a team member and team leader
• Expertise in creating ad hoc financial reports for management and leadership
• Proven ability to communicate financial information and compliance requirements to staff, leadership, physicians, and other professionals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build structure and processes to manage a robust organization

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Psychiatry Administration (451B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date:

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 2/11/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: Eligible for hybrid remote work after successful completion of training/probation.

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