Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center Hiring for Finance Manager Job at Los Lunas, NM Full Time

Position closes October 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

The Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center is looking for a Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager will assist the District Director in overseeing the budget and finances of the Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center (VRECC), act as liaison with the VRECC fiscal agent, and seek and write grants for the benefit of VRECC.

This is a full-time, exempt supervisory position.

Essential Job Functions: Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Assist the District Director with the administration all aspects of budget and finances of VRECC.
• Prepare regular financial statements for the 911 Board and District Director in a timely fashion.
• Provide staff support and guidance for the Finance Subcommittee of the 911 Board including preparing agendas, minutes, and reports as necessary.
• With the assistance of the Finance Subcommittee, develop accounting policies and procedures including chart of accounts maintenance and account reconciliation methods and procedures.
• Assist the District Director to prepare and present the annual budget to the Finance Subcommittee and 911 Board.
• Assist fiscal agent during the audit process.
• Monitor fiscal documents and actions to determine fiscal and budgetary impact.
• Research grant opportunities for the benefit of VRECC.
• Draft and submit grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
• Plan and direct the receipt, accounting, and disbursement of all VRECC funds; invest all VRECC funds, and other special funds, with an emphasis on yield, safety, and liquidity adhering to applicable policies.
• Monitor cash levels; work with the VRECC fiscal agent for borrowing funds for VRECC and arrange temporary or long-term borrowing of funds, as necessary, for VRECC needs; pay interest and maturing debt; ensure that all necessary paper work is in place.
• Complete financial recording to applicable bodies.

• Consult with experts to maintain financial state of the art operations and efficiency.

• Directly supervise the Operations Generalist.
• Represent VRECC with professional associations for information sharing to ensure that VRECC is keeping abreast of changes in the field.

• Attend related training as
• Perform other duties as assigned or

Supervisory Authority:

This position is a supervisory position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of government fund accounting and DFA regulation.
• Knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.
• Skill in creating and managing government budgets.
• Skill in seeking and writing grants.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in managing employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university.

Three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

A combined total of eight (8) years of equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education.

Pass a national fingerprint-based criminal history record check with no criminal convictions every 4 years of employment.

Possess or obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee will experience prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds at times.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, which is an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.