Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Position:

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer provides essential support directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Chief Financial Officer is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and reviewing all components of the budget, ensuring the integrity of reported information, and performing a variety of accounting and financial reporting tasks.

Tasks:

Confers with and supports the Chief Financial Officer in developing and monitoring the annual budget.

Prepare complex financial statements and reports, and work with governmental agencies, internal and external auditors to prepare and gather information as required.

Act on behalf of the Comptroller or Chief Financial Officer in his/her absence.

Work closely with the Comptroller, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, to perform all functions of the Business Office, which include accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, payroll, contracts, internal controls, and general ledger accounting.

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures, and/or monitoring purchasing processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

Strong financial budgeting, computational, and administrative skills.

Ability to effectively interpret and explain detailed, complex, technical accounting and budgetary reports

Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to meet multiple deadlines

Must have strong organizational skills

Ability to make decisions independently and exhibit critical thinking skills

Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Maintain confidentiality and discretion

Proficiency in communication skills (written and oral)

Experience using financial database systems and the ability to use query tools to gather and analyze financial data.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university

Three to five years of accounting or financial experience.

Preferred:

CPA

Three to five years of previous experience working with Higher Educational Budgets

Experience in using computerized financial systems

Why Should You Apply?

NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.

Competitive pay.

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico.

Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team.

Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets.

Paid holidays, annual, and sick leave.

Development opportunities.

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a challenging academic program that emphasizes fundamental skills while also offering opportunities for hands-on learning.

Company Description

The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a challenging academic program that emphasizes fundamental skills while also offering opportunities for hands-on learning.