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Director of Finance and Administration

South Central Regional Transit District Sunland Park, NM

Sunland Park, NM

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$95k+/yr Full time Finance Director Accounting Accounting Operations

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Job Description

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

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