Manager of Financial Services

New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) seeks an experienced Manager of Financial Services to lead day-to-day finance operations onsite in Santa Fe, NM.

Responsibilities

• Own organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Deliver finance insights and recommendations to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and executive leadership
• Research and monitor economic, financial, housing, and industry trends impacting NMAR’s financial position and priorities
• Convert financial and industry data into actionable guidance for leadership
• Oversee full-cycle accounting for NMAR and affiliated entities
• Maintain general ledger integrity and manage journal entries, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Support accurate billing, reconciliation, and reporting for dues revenue and other key revenue streams
• Administer and optimize accounting systems and reporting tools; Sage experience preferred
• Lead cash flow planning and ongoing monitoring
• Oversee banking activities, including positive pay
• Track reserves and monitor financial risk
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and documentation
• Serve as primary liaison to CPAs and auditors
• Coordinate audit schedules and gather requested documentation
• Manage PBC (Prepared by Client) deliverables and follow through on audit findings
• Maintain audit-ready records, processes, and supporting documentation
• Prepare leadership-ready financial reporting packages for the CEO, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee
• Create clear graphs, charts, forecasts, and other tools to support non-financial leaders
• Provide finance guidance to department leaders on coding, documentation, purchasing, and financial planning

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management
• Strong working knowledge of accrual accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Exceptional integrity, discretion, organization, and attention to detail

Technologies

• Sage
• Excel

Preferred

• Experience managing finances for multiple entities
• Experience with Sage accounting systems
• Experience with nonprofit organizations or trade associations
• Familiarity with governance, Finance Committees, and board-level financial reporting
• Understanding of fund accounting and/or restricted-use funds

Compensation & Benefits

• $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Location

• Santa Fe, NM (onsite)
• Full-Time, In-Person