Director of Business & Finance

POSITION TITLE: Director of Business & Finance (Chief Financial Officer) JOB DESCRIPTION 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 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 NMPED Manual of Procedures (PSAB), GASB standards, and Federal Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and recommend sound fiscal action. Exceptional communication and public-relations skills for interaction with staff, auditors, regulators, and governing bodies. Ability to operate effectively under changing regulations, legislative mandates, and critical deadlines. Demonstrated strategic planning, risk management, and executive-level financial leadership capability. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee’s Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District’s expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations. REPORTS TO Superintendent or Designee EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or Designee. ADDITIONAL INFO Salary: Director Salary Schedule Days: 234 Hours: 8 Category: Exempt ADA COMPLIANCE | DISCLAIMER #J-18808-Ljbffr