Director - Business and Finance

Position Type:
Administration/Director of Business & Finance

Date Posted:
2/5/2026

Location:
Business & Finance

Date Available:
2/15/2026
Alamogordo Public Schools
Human Resources Department
Street Address: 1211 Hawaii Ave. Building A, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88311-0650
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NOTICE OF VACANCY

Director - Business & Finance

Date of Notice: February 5, 2026

Exempt Position - Administrator

Vacancy #: 10-055

Job Snapshot:

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.

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Education and Experience 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 Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG).
• 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.

Position Available: Immediately

How to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED - will not close before February 15, 2026.
Apply online at and indicate your interest in the position.

Salary: Twelve months (234 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the District Administrator Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board approved revisions that may or may not be Permanent.
Reference: Alamogordo Public Schools Salary and Work Day Calendar

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.

The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.