Controller

The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority is hiring a Controller. RETA is a small public authority that helps build the transmission lines that carry New Mexico's wind and solar power to homes and businesses across the West, including the SunZia Transmission Project.

As RETA's only in-house finance professional, you will handle the day to day accounting work that keeps the organization running. That work includes accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial statements, the annual budget, payroll oversight and the annual audit. You will also manage employee benefits, present financial reports to the Board, and coordinate with an outside accountant who enters invoices and processes payroll.

Other duties include:

• Preparing the annual budget with the Executive Director and Board Chair
• Presenting financial statements to the Audit Committee as needed
• Ensuring payroll and state tax reporting is timely and accurate
• Managing organizational insurance
• Maintaining financial and benefits policies and procedures
• Keeping electronic files current and following the record retention policy
• Attending Joint Development Committee meetings with RETA's project partners and reviewing the financial sections of partner leases
• Working with General Counsel as needed

This is a hands on role. It suits someone who works well independently in a small office. You'll report directly to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management (MBA preferred)
• At least 5 years of financial management experience in government and/or nonprofit accounting and audit
• At least 3 years of payroll and benefits management experience
• At least 2 years of experience working with a Board of Directors or Trustees
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) and the New Mexico State Audit Rule
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Adobe and Microsoft 365
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Clear written and verbal communication

RETA's office is in Santa Fe, NM, with plenty of parking. We offer a hybrid work environment and a small, collaborative team.

Salary: $115,000 to $135,000

Benefits include:

• Group health, dental and vision plan
• Short and long term disability, 100% paid by RETA
• Life insurance, 100% paid by RETA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with up to 5% match
• 3 weeks of vacation, plus sick leave under the NM Healthy Workplaces Act
• Professional development and educational assistance

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Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• interfacing with a Board of Directors or Trustees: 2 years (Required)
• Government and/or nonprofit financial management and audit: 5 years (Required)
• payroll and benefits management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe, NM 87505

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000