Ruidoso Finance Director
About The Position
Under the direction of the Village Manager, the Finance Director is the general accountant for the Village and is responsible for maintaining records of receipts and disbursements for the Village, crediting accounts allowed by proper authority, maintaining a register of bonds and bills issued by the Village, rendering full and correct statements of all receipts and payments to the Village Council during their regularly scheduled meetings or as required, preparing payroll records, financial administration of grants, compiling and analyzing financial information as requested, administration of audits and monitoring Village investments. The successful candidate will ensure that the daily operations that fall under their purview align with the Village Council’s vision, department policies and community goals as overseen by the Village Manager. The position will manage and coordinate department projects, monitor department expenditures, and ensure the department’s adherence to federal, state and local laws. The position will further provide data, background information and guidance to the Village Manager so that he/she has the confidence to make informed decisions regarding the Village’s budget and finances. The holder of the position will be expected to actively participate in the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) of New Mexico so that their knowledge and professionalism in government finance is current and within best practices. As a leader in the organization, this position is expected to demonstrate exemplary character. This position plays an integral role in representing the Village to residents, developers, business owners, members’ of the media, neighboring communities, regional organizations, and state and federal agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or related and either 2 years professional governmental accounting or 4 years including budget preparation.
- Demonstrated leadership managing staff and operations.
- Working knowledge of governmental accounting, GASB/GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, debt administration, investments, purchasing, utility billing, and audits.
- Strong written/verbal communication and customer-service orientation
Nice To Haves
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- Extensive municipal/government finance experience (New Mexico experience a plus); hands-on work with bond issuance/arbitrage and investment management.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise; proven record building internal controls, preparing presentations for senior officials, and developing staff.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining records of receipts and disbursements
- Crediting accounts allowed by proper authority
- Maintaining a register of bonds and bills issued
- Rendering statements of receipts and payments to the Village Council
- Preparing payroll records
- Financial administration of grants
- Compiling and analyzing financial information
- Administration of audits
- Monitoring Village investments
- Managing and coordinating department projects
- Monitoring department expenditures
- Ensuring department adherence to laws
- Providing data and guidance to the Village Manager
- Actively participate in the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) of New Mexico
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
