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

THE INCUMBENT MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TEMPORARY DEPLOYMENT TO OTHER AGENCIES.
The Chief Financial Accountant is the lead oversight, training and advisory accountant to state agencies and organizations (approximately 130) whose financial operations are overseen by the state. This senior-level position designs and coordinates state-level financial reporting and analysis, risk mitigation strategies, process improvements, and system configuration for varied and complex accounting situations, including modifying the State's ERP financial systems, and accounting for higher education institutions and state component units data submissions. This position will be primarily responsible for agency outreach, training and temporary CFO assignments as needed across the state.
This position will allow the department to deploy an accounting expert into the field temporarily to assist agencies with on-going issues to include the loss of the agency CFO.

This position will be responsible for all accounting functions, training, outreach and temporary CFO duties as assigned by the agency.
The position will be responsible for reporting to designated post of duties as determined by the agency to help with CFO duties, training, accounting functions and agency reorganization plans.
This includes analyzing internal controls, preparing financial statements, fund reconciliations, reviewing staffing levels and all other accounting responsibilities as required.

All State of New Mexico Agencies.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major/emphasis in Accounting. Five (5) years of experience in accounting to include a minimum of two (2) years preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports or equivalent experience as governmental agency Chief Financial Officer.

A Valid State ID or Driving 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 include, but not limited to: Work is performed in an office setting. Frequent late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required related to end-of-year financial reporting cycles. Travel may be required. Incumbent will frequently work under time constraints and is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct, ethics and confidentiality. Exposure to VDT's, CRT's or UV rays.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.