Director of Finance

Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application to be considered for this role.

What We Seek:

The University of New Mexico Foundation is seeking a talented individual to manage the accounting functions of the UNM Foundation, including general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and endowment accounting; prepare financial statements, audit work papers, and other analyses and reports as requested; recommend fiscal policies, internal control policies and procedures, and implements changes if approved; and one who will be responsible for supervising a discrete department or program.

What We Require:

The selected individual must be able to exercise broad supervision over fiscal activity to ensure the following: financial transactions are recorded in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and generally accepted accounting procedures; Foundation assets are properly identified and safeguarded through the enforcement of proper internal controls; and operational needs are promptly addressed; other requirements include, but are not limited to: recording transactions within the endowment investment portfolio and prepares reports, as requested; maintaining and recommending departmental structure and staffing to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; overseeing recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff; reviewing changing state and federal laws, GASB pronouncements, procedures and accounting practices and recommends changes in accordance with UNM Foundation policies; providing leadership in the design, development, training, and use of the financial reporting system; maintaining confidentiality of financial and donor information; managing IRS form 990 and annual audit processes; prepares related work papers; facilitating a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures, backgrounds, and/or belief; and contributing to the overall success of the Foundation by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The minimum education and experience required:

• Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance Business Administration, or related field from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of accounting experience.
• Three years of experience in management to include supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant Certification.

What We Prefer:

Experience in higher education, non-profit, or endowment management.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience.

Compensation Salary Range:

$76,000 – $108,000

Note: Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Why Join the Foundation:

The UNM Foundation is an active, diverse, creative, and inclusive community.

We offer the opportunity to work collaboratively with a group of highly motivated, mission-driven, and results-oriented development professionals and administrators.

We offer a broad set of competitive benefits including healthcare options, ongoing professional development, educational opportunities, unlimited flexible paid leave, paid holidays, a wellness program, exceptional retirement contributions, and much more.

The role of great public, research-intensive universities has never been more critical. In addition to generating advanced research and educating future leaders through nationally ranked academic programs, UNM impacts lives and communities worldwide. The UNM Foundation staff is central to this equation, and we invite you to apply and be part of a movement changing lives for generations to come.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, Hybrid/Remote Options Available
• Weekend availability
• Office Hours are 8am to 5pm.

Work Location:

700 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Accessibility:

The University of New Mexico Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact Gretchen Doyle, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources, at 505-313-7647.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.