Budget Financial Manager (NMED #12006)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

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

Department Name: Administrative Services Division
Program Area: Financial Services Bureau

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) 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: https://www.env.nm.gov/

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

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to manage the financial administrative tasks of the Radiation Control Bureau to ensure compliance with federal and state fiscal procedures, and policies, and maintain budget and accounting records to ensure that state and federal funds are used and managed appropriately. This position exists to prepare and manage the budget and to provide fiscal oversight of the bureau's finances including purchasing, capital assets, federal grants, verification of documentation and maintenance of spreadsheets to ensure compliance with accounting principles, practices, Federal regulations, Department and State policies and procedures and audits for the Radiation Control Bureau.

How does it get done?

- Develop and compile budget documentation and justifications to support budget requests
- Manage budgets, track revenue, complete reconciliations, and update budget projections with a high level of accuracy, within strict time constraints
- Handle multiple tasks and requests from several people simultaneously
- Work within the Statewide Human Resources Accounting and Reporting (SHARE) system
- Process timely payments to vendors by reviewing financial documents for accuracy and approvals
- Act as the fixed assets and vehicle/fleet coordinator, and fulfill other financial and administrative roles as required
- Assist with cost package assembly and required journal entry adjustments as well as budget development, submission, monitoring, and revenue tracking
- Interact with the designated Bureaus within the New Mexico Environment Department
- Work with outside vendors

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:
- Assisting with the preparation and review of accounting documents for accuracy and compliance
- Ensuring transactions are within the authorized budget
- Working knowledge of auditing processes
- Interacting proactively with staff members and customers
- Building advanced level, formula-driven Excel spreadsheets

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in budget preparation, budget monitoring, governmental accounting and/or federal grant reporting. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain 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 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. Occasional overtime and limited travel.

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Agency Contact Information: Margie Wagner, (505) 795-2170 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.