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Director of Finance bei Lovington Municipal School District

Lovington Municipal School District · Lovington, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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Director of Finance

JobID: 1535

Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager

Date Posted:
9/24/2025

Location:
LOVINGTON CENTRAL OFFICE

Date Available:
10/13/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Director of Finance

Primary Purpose: The Director of Finance serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the District under the direction of the Superintendent. The Director of Finance is responsible for the District’s business and financial functions, purchasing and procurement programs, and assists with maintenance and facility planning and management, personnel functions, food service, and transportation as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration with at least 30 semester hours preferred in accounting from an accredited college or university
Must possess or obtain School Business Official License
Must possess or obtain Chief Procurement Officer certification
Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in public school business administration and finance or comparable experience in financial management and oversight of finance/business services

Knowledge and Skills:

Principles and techniques of organization, supervision, budgeting, personnel administration, and management
Statutory provisions and intent of the New Mexico Administrative Code, applicable New Mexico Statutes, New Mexico state auditor rules as set forth in Title 2 of the NMAC, and other policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to a school district
Principles of public and fund accounting and budgeting, knowledge of EDGAR, knowledge of multi-fund governmental accounting, GASB 34 requirements, GAAP, internal control policies, and audit activities
Must be able to analyze/summarize the impact of legislative issues as they relate to school finance
Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions
Business service functions and procedures, including transportation, maintenance and operations, food services, purchasing, budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Governmental accounting and financial systems, as well as budgetary and management information systems, including legal and regulatory provisions related to these subject areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the accounting procedures within the school system meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Develop all district financial reporting, including but not limited to monthly board financial reports, monthly distribution of financial reports to administrators and department managers, and annual financial reports required by the State of New Mexico
Oversee the collection of all revenues, monitor the cash flow of all District funds, and invest excess funds in accordance with Board policy and state statutes
Assumes responsibility for the Debt Service fund, including the timely payment of all debt service payments and the maintenance of the debt service schedules
In collaboration with the Superintendent, develop, implement, and oversee the annual school district budget
Oversee a payroll system meeting all federal, state, and local requirements
Maintain a purchasing system that makes optimum use of District resources and updates the purchase order system with current encumbrances
Maintain a risk management program of the District, including recommending and securing proper levels of insurance coverage, maintenance of policies, inventory, and appraisal documents
In collaboration with the Director of Food Services, oversee the school food services program, including purchasing, filing appropriate federal and state reports, personnel supervision, and collection of revenue
In collaboration with the Director of Operations, oversee the transportation program, including, but not limited to, negotiating transportation contracts, filing appropriate state reports, implementing feeder routes, and assuring adequate contractor risk insurance
Assist the Superintendent in overseeing building construction programs and in the district’s plant development program, including contractual arrangements, bidding, financial planning, and arrangements for bond elections and sales
Assists the Superintendent in developing the district’s long-range financial program and budgeting control
Assist the Board as required and provide financial information and guidance to the Superintendent and Board of Education; attend Board of Education meetings
Assist in verifying school enrollment data as required by state and federal regulations and board policy
Assure that all financial enrollment, food service, and state/federal grant audits are conducted as required by state and federal regulations
Implement new accounting procedures promulgated by state and federal agencies
Supervise the preparation of bids and bid specifications, and receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations as appropriate
Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations
Evaluate the job performance of personnel to ensure effectiveness
Recruit, train, and supervise personnel, and make sound recommendations

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health Requirements:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, equipment, including current technology.

Work Environment:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Job responsibilities include both inside and outside duties. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.

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