Senior Financial Analyst

$29.23 - $43.85 Hourly

$60,800 - $91,200 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C8

Posting Details

Department Name: Water Protection Division
Program Area: Director's Office

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at:

As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.


Why does the job exist?

This position exists to support the Water Protection Division's (WPD), Director's office with fiscal and procurement support. The role ensures compliance with Model of Accounting Practices (MAPs) in processing internal purchase requests, coordinating payments, establishing and monitoring encumbrances, and processing travel. It provides essential financial reporting and analysis to maintain fiscal accountability and align resources with the Director's office mission and strategic objectives.


How does it get done?

- Oversees procurement , contracts, payments and reimbursement of travel
- Monitors and tracks encumbrances and makes needed adjustments
- Provides fiscal guidance to staff
- Completes internal purchase requests
- Processes accounts payable
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Program Financial Manager


Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of the New Mexico Procurement code and Model of Accounting Practices (MAPs)
- SHARE Financial
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Ability to multi-task in a busy environment


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration and three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, and/or statistical analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid 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 six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.


Working Conditions

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.


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Agency Contact Information: Marlena Riggs, View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.