Finance Director Opening

• Record, analyze and report financial transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee financial system database system integrity and security.
• Oversee Charter School Financial operations and collaborate with Charter school leaders toward common goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules.
• Ensure compliance with Public Education Department General Administrative Regulations.
• Provide District employees, Board of Education, and the community with timely, accurate and relevant financial information.
• Oversee all payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, financial reporting, bookkeeping, federal programs and Visions operations.
• Analyze, develop and implement policies, procedures and systems that improve the District business operations in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide all financial reporting to the New Mexico Public Education Department and required federal agencies.
• Oversee audit, provide auditors with all necessary materials and respond to and clear all audit findings.
• Prepare District year-end financial statements.
• Invest District funds and maintain and review reconciliation of all investments, where applicable.
• Effectively handle employee and community complaints, problems and questions related to finance.
• Present budget to the public, Board of Education and New Mexico Public Education Department, and respond to any questions.
• Present all budget adjustments to Board of Education, Superintendent or New Mexico Public Education Department for approval, as required.
• Provide financial reports and documentation to Board of Education.
• Determine what, if any, funds are available for salary increases and other budget necessities.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Attend Board of Education Board meetings.
• Comply with Board of Education policies and administration direction and procedures.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration
• 5 years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting or Central Administration Budgets
• Must have NM Chief Procurement Certification (CPO) or obtain it in one year..
• Must have NM School Business Official Licensure or obtain it in one year.

• Must be able to to attend necessary events with the Superintendent, including but not limited to the legislature on Impact Aid.
• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer programs (advanced knowledge of Excel, pivot tables, formulas, etc.) required, including database structures, data verification methodology, operating systems, standard software applications.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Visions software is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the time-frames allowed 
• Extended work hours, on occasion