Assistant Director of Finance

Lead daily finance operations and support budgeting, reporting, and grant compliance for a hybrid role in Santa Fe.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations
• Review financial transactions, payment requests, and ACH files for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with annual budget development, budget adjustments, and ongoing budget monitoring
• Prepare and review quarterly budget-to-actual reports and other financial analyses
• Support financial reporting to the Board of Directors and organizational leadership
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reporting and related financial compliance
• Coordinate documentation and financial records for annual audits
• Support and strengthen internal controls to ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to accounting staff
• Serve as the Finance Director substitute when needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• At least 5 years of directly related professional experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Proficiency with computerized accounting and payroll systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and time-management skills
• Effective communication, collaboration, and supervisory skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIP Abila accounting software and isolved HCM payroll systems
• Familiarity with governmental or nonprofit financial management
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience mentoring or supervising accounting professionals

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• MIP Abila
• isolved HCM
• ACH
• 2 CFR Part 200

Compensation

• Salary: USD 75,000 to 85,000 per year

Location and Work Requirements

• Location: Santa Fe, NM (hybrid)
• Ability to commute (required): Santa Fe, NM 87505
• Ability to relocate (required): Santa Fe, NM 87505 (relocate before starting work)
• Willingness to travel (preferred): 25%

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance