FINANCE DIRECTOR

New Mexico Counties,
a nonprofit government association, seeks a Finance Director to oversee finances for the association and three
self-insurance programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a dynamic organization dedicated to serving New Mexico’s counties. Responsibilities include supervising accounting staff; managing banking and investments; budgeting and audits; cash flow management and forecasting; financial statement preparation; administering payroll, employee benefits, and tax filings; ensuring regulatory compliance and internal controls; financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership and Board of Directors. Experience with self-insurance pools and nonprofit organizations is preferred.

Candidates must have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong proficiency with accounting software, and the analytical capability to address complex financial and administrative matters. Proven experience managing staff is required.

A bachelor’s degree in finance
or accounting is required;
A minimum of 3 years of financial management experience is required.
CPA designation is strongly preferred. The individual selected will be required to achieve Certified Public Official (CPO) certification if not already held. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications.

To apply,
submit your resume and references to:
New Mexico Counties,
444 Galisteo St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Attn: Joy Esparsen, or by email to: jesparsen@nmcounties.org by 5:00 p.m. on Wed., July 15th.