Finance Officer

Join the Accounting and Financial Reporting team at New Mexico State University! This position offers an opportunity to contribute to NMSU's mission in a dynamic higher education environment.

About the role

This position is the primary system-wide authority on F&A (indirect cost) and internal service rates. The Finance Officer manages the collection of accounting information and classification of that data to calculate the actual rates the university experienced in indirect costs and fringe benefits. This involves a thorough understanding of all university activities to make proper classifications. The role is responsible for reporting calculations to the Office of Naval Research and collaborating with DCAA in the annual audit of the calculations.

Additionally, this position works with staff across the university to determine significant activities that will change future calculations and develop proposed rates for submission. The Finance Officer manages the Cost Accounting staff, who assist in F&A and internal service center rates, as well as bank reconciliation and subrecipient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary system-wide authority on F&A (indirect cost) and internal service rates.
• Manage the collection and classification of accounting data to calculate actual indirect cost and fringe benefit rates.
• Report rate calculations to the Office of Naval Research and coordinate with DCAA during the annual audit.
• Collaborate with university staff to assess significant activities impacting future rate calculations and develop proposed rates for submission.
• Manage Cost Accounting staff, overseeing F&A and internal service center rates, bank reconciliation, and subrecipient monitoring.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree + 6 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field, including successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of Accounting coursework.
• Six (6) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; occasional handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Pay

$67,161.67 – $97,590.72, commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

Standard (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Contact: Andres Trejo, jatrejo@nmsu.edu