Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor

The University of New Mexico, School
of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a
dynamic, self-motivated Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor to lead its accounting team.
This position plays a critical role in overseeing the department's financial
operations and supporting leadership through accurate analysis, reporting, and
strategic financial guidance.

The successful candidate will bring
demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and non-profit contracts and
grants, along with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. The Accounting & Fiscal
Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing departmental financials,
analyzing trends, and reporting to department leadership. This role also
supervises and trains staff, manages day-to-day accounting operations, and
ensures compliance with internal controls and funding requirements.

Key responsibilities include
researching and resolving budget, procurement, billing, and expenditure issues;
maintaining effective internal controls; and participating in a variety of
financial and budget meetings with department leaders, sponsors, and external
stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a proactive
self-starter who is highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing
priorities in a complex environment. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and
written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work
independently while overseeing the work of others.

The Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
is a large and complex department with:
* 200+ employees
* $33 million annual budget
* 350+ accounts

The finance team supports salaries
and budgets while enabling the department's mission to provide innovative
education for residents, medical students, and health professionals; deliver
high-quality clinical mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and
conduct outstanding multidisciplinary research addressing critical health
challenges. Find out more here: https://
hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree, successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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

• UNM accounting experience
• Supervisory experience, including staff training and
  development
• Demonstrated team-building skills as both a team member
  and team leader
• Expertise in creating ad hoc financial reports for
  management and leadership
• Proven ability to communicate financial information and
  compliance requirements to staff, leadership, physicians, and other
  professionals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build
  structure and processes to manage a robust organization

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.