Legal Financial Coordinator (CYFD #7053)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

THIS POSITION MAY BE HOUSED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ALBUQUERQUE OR SANTA FE.

Why does the job exist?

This position will be responsible for providing statewide high level financial, procurement and administrative support to the Children's Court Attorney's. The position will be responsible for processing invoices, procurement of services and goods, conducting research, preparing reports, monitoring fiscal activities, assisting with budget preparation, handling information requests, and performing other administrative tasks.

How does it get done?

• Budget- Oversee PS Children's Court statewide financial transactions including the review and approval of purchase orders, payment vouchers and travel expense reports. 10%;

• Perform budgetary functions for Children's Court Attorney offices statewide. 50%;

• Provide Administrative support to Children Chief Attorney. 10%;

•Perform the budget and fiscal activities for the six (6) PS legal regions and the appellate and training unit, with assistance from the legal administrators, in an accurate and efficient manner. 30%.

Ideal Candidate

Knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge of the SHARE financial system;

• Managing state and federal funds;

• Reconciling to source documents;

• Forecasting expenses and revenue;

• Monitoring complex budgets;

• Present fiscal and budget information to large groups.

Minimum Qualification

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Accounting and two (2) years of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management and/or contract management. 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 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor'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 a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

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: Amanda Romero (505) 469-1873. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.