Financial Analysis Specialist; ALTSD

Under the direction and supervision of the Budget Director, this position oversees and manages the activities of the ALTSD budget and is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of budget operations in accordance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Develop and maintain revenue and expense projections, updating them bi-weekly with the most current information.
• Meet monthly with divisions, provide ongoing guidance to program staff on budget processes and requirements, and present completed projection reports to the Budget Director, Executive, and ASD Director upon request.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations to ensure employees are paid from the correct departments and grants.
• Prepare Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) as needed and monitor budget activity through reports generated from SHARE.
• Monitor the internal purchase request email inbox, maintain personnel task profiles, and create new chart fields as needed.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and completing the annual operating budget and appropriation request for submission to DFA State Budget Division and the Legislative Finance Committee, ensuring all statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Support the preparation of financial budgetary schedules and documentation for the annual financial and compliance audit.
• Approve Personnel Action Forms and Compensation Action Forms for funding alignment.
• Other projects as assigned.

Internal Aging and Long-Term Services Department Employees, Other State Agencies, and external Vendors.

• Professional, courteous, civil, respectful, and able to provide open, honest, and thorough communication.
• Thorough understanding of the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) policies and procedures, budgeting principles, and budget standards.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and SHARE system.
• Experience with multiple funding sources.
• Experience in submitting journal entries and budget adjustment requests.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration and four (4) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.

• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within 90 days of employment.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.