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Fiscal AdministratorFinance Manager

Bernalillo County


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 69451 - 109720
Posted: 7 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Posting Title:

Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$69451.00 - $109720.00

Close Date:

October 19 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents communities and addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance building a culture of flexibility learning and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Fiscal Administrator / Finance Manager plans directs supervises and participates in the daily operations of a fiscal unit such as payroll or accounts payable. This role coordinates assigned special projects including investments fiscal impact analyses cost-benefit studies and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities also include preparing and reviewing reports budgets and financial recommendations as well as supervising staff throughout the full employee lifecycle including hiring training coaching performance management and discipline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts fiscal impact cost-benefit and economic analyses for projects and programs; coordinates implementation of assigned initiatives.
  • Oversees special projects including proposal preparation compliance monitoring technical assistance and liaison duties.
  • Leads feasibility and economic impact studies for internal and external projects.
  • Identifies opportunities for strategic improvement across County operations; develops implements and monitors improvement plans.
  • Analyzes local state and federal legislation; develops fiscal impact assessments and policy recommendations.
  • Represents the department on committees task forces evaluation groups and negotiating teams.
  • Prepares agenda items periodic financial summaries and reports for leadership review.
  • Supervises and directs professional accounting and clerical staff; manages hiring performance evaluations training and disciplinary processes.
  • Prepares and monitors departmental budgets; forecasts revenues and assesses economic trends.
  • Reviews and evaluates departmental programs and projects; ensures alignment of financial resources with performance goals.
  • Oversees and approves financial transactions including reconciliations journal entries and purchasing; identifies and resolves discrepancies.
  • Manages complex financial functions including general ledger grants bonds payroll and treasury activities.
  • Collaborates with department managers to assess resource availability; monitors budgets and prepares financial resolutions to adjust funding.
  • Prepares various financial reports for executive leadership including budget office and county management.
  • Analyze and recommend improvements to financial policies and procedures for greater efficiency and control.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Public Administration Business Administration Economics Systems Engineering or a related field.
  • Six (6) years of related work experience in general management project management program analysis budgeting and/or finance.
  • Two (2) years in a managerial role.


*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
  • Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
  • Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
  • Complete required supervisor training if applicable.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties are primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • The primary work surface consists of level dry carpeted or tiled flooring.
  • Work is typically performed independently with occasional collaboration in small teams or groups.


EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS

  • Regular use of a telephone calculator computer copier and fax machine is required.
  • Various forms documents and reports are handled as part of daily responsibilities.

Required Experience:

Manager