Director of Finance and Administration

Join South Central Regional Transit District as a senior leader responsible for the District’s financial strength and day-to-day administrative oversight. This onsite role in Sunland Park, NM provides a blend of budget leadership, grant financial coordination, internal controls, and people leadership, with an annual salary of USD 95,000.

What you’ll own

• Lead preparation of the District’s annual operating and capital budgets, multiyear financial forecasts, and budget amendments in coordination with department managers and the Executive Director.
• Oversee core finance operations through the Finance Officer, including accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, cash flow, debt obligations, and financial reporting.
• Monitor budget performance, reimbursement receivables, member contributions, and other revenues; identify collection delays and recommend corrective action.
• Deliver monthly financial reports and forecasts that explain material variances, cash needs, funding risks, and recommended next steps.
• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews, ensure timely responses to findings, and maintain records that support complete and accurate reporting.
• Maintain internal controls including segregation of duties, approval procedures, and safeguards for District funds and assets; promptly report significant discrepancies to the Executive Director.

Grant financial coordination

• Partner with the Grants Administrator and project managers to reconcile grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursement requests, local match, and project balances.
• Oversee financial documentation and cost allocation supporting federal, state, and local awards, ensuring financial reports align with accounting records.
• Support the financial portions of grant applications, transit reporting, and oversight reviews while coordinating program requirements with responsible departments.

Human resources leadership and administration

• Supervise the Human Resources Manager and guide recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, and employee development.
• Develop workforce and staffing plans with department managers, including succession planning and strategies to recruit and retain qualified employees.
• Recommend personnel policies and salary structures; oversee consistent implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Coordinate personnel actions, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary recommendations with the Executive Director and legal counsel when appropriate.
• Oversee personnel records, benefits administration, leave tracking, and coordination between human resources and payroll, with a focus on protecting confidential employee information.
• Coordinate with Transportation, Safety, and other responsible staff on employment-related training, qualifications, and required employee programs.

Senior leadership, systems, and representation

• Improve administrative workflows, written procedures, records retention, and the use of financial and human resources systems.
• Oversee assigned purchasing and contract administration processes, coordinating with Grants and project managers on funding requirements and required approvals.
• Coordinate insurance coverage, renewals, claims administration, and administrative risk management as assigned.
• Prepare staff reports, policy recommendations, and financial or personnel presentations for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Set goals for direct reports, evaluate performance, resolve coordination issues, and develop staff capacity.
• Represent the District in assigned meetings with auditors, financial institutions, benefit providers, funding agencies, and other administrative partners.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance