Budget Director (ALTSD #10106295)

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Company: State of New Mexico

Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507

Description:

$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

$68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Agency's enabling legislation is codified in New Mexico's statutes annotated (NMSA) 1978 Chapter 9 Article 23, sections 9-23-1 through 9-23-13. The Agency's enabling statutes include the creation of five (5) distinct divisions including administrative services division, consumer and elder rights division, aging network services division, long-term care division and adult protective services division.

The Administrative Services Division of the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) is the charged with the fiscal management of the agency's budget and financial operations and at the direction of ASD Director, supports the work to guide and inform on the financial performance of the organization with regard to short-term and long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts, while also executing the budget in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Why does the job exist?

*The position will oversee and manage the activities of the ALTSD budget and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, coordinating the budget activities in accordance with statutory regulations, polices, and procedures.

*Develop, coordinate and complete the annual operating budget and appropriation request and submit to DFA State Budget Division and/or Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) while meeting statutory budget requirements and deadlines.

*Complete budget expenditure and revenue projections with the most up-to-date information. Meet with divisions on the development of the projections and present the completed projection to executive leaders upon request. Utilize the DFA templates to monitor budget with reports run from SHARE.

*Prepare Budget Adjustment Requests (BAR) as needed.

* Reconcile payroll to ensure employees are getting paid out of correct department and/or grant.

*Assist with financial budgetary schedules and documents for the annual financial and compliance audit.

*Supervise ALTSD's grants manager and grant coordinator and budget analyst

*Other duties as assigned under the direction of the ASD Director and/or Agency Leadership

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for the management and administration of the ALTSD budget, including payroll, revenue and expenditure projections, as well as grants financial management.

This position is also responsible ensuring adherence to statutory regulations, policies and procedures.

This position has supervisory responsibilities to ALTSD's budget analyst, grants manager and grant coordinator; and takes direction on duties assigned by the ASD Director and/or Agency Leadership

Who are the customers?

Aging and Long-Term Services Department leaders, directors, oversight agencies

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must be professional, courteous, civil, respectful and must provide open, honest and thorough communication.

Have a thorough understanding of the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) policies and procedures, budgeting principles, and budget standards.

Experience in Microsoft Excel and SHARE system.

Experience with multiple funding sources.

Experience in submitting budget journal entries and budget adjustment requests

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration and six (6) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience
Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's 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 90 days of employment. Must be able to drive a state vehicle.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: Latishia Ortiz (505) 699-2370. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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