New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Job duties include budget preparation and review at the campus, department, and position level in addition to the development of various reports and analysis relating to both internal and external requirements.

Provides overview, coordination, and assistance in the development, implementation, and management of the University budget, applying fundamental budgetary concepts, practices, and procedures. Participates in the University’s financial planning and debt financing.

Prepares formal budget documents, revenue and expense projections, final reports, and other specialized financial reports and analyses for officers of the institution and outside funding agencies. Analyzes proposed and final funding legislation; analyzes all components of the instruction and general formula calculations for the university in coordination with the state funding units. Participates in financial planning committees of the institution and participates in recommendations to upgrade the financial reporting and budgeting systems. Assists with university long-term debt financing issues; develops cash flow analysis for debt funding considerations ensures that payments for outstanding bonds are made on a timely basis. Reviews, approves, and formalizes for final approval, budget revision requests to the Regents and the state of New Mexico, and coordinates the audited financial statement of the institution with the formal Higher Education Department budget documents.

Knowledge of legislative budget process. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Fund accounting and budget experience in higher education. Knowledge of state higher education four-year funding formula and HED policies and procedures. Knowledge of short- and long-term debt financing of capital projects.

Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Ability to analyze funding legislation and components of I and G formula calculations. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget. Ability to serve on committees which develop accounting policies and procedures. Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections. Ability to assist with developing mainframe computing systems for accounting and budgeting.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Five (5) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.