Executive Director of Finance

Overview

Rio Rancho Public Schools District Office - Chief Operations Officer - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio Rancho Public Schools District Office - Chief Operations Officer - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools

• Job : 5586909
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

This is a short-term posting for the  school year.

240 Day Contract

District Office - Finance Department

Job Title:
Executive Director of Finance

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, public, or business administration;
  Master’s Degree or higher preferred, CPA or CMA preferred;
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ successful experience in business accounting and/or school finance, with preference given for experience in school district finance/accounting;
• Advanced knowledge of applicable computer systems, including word processing, database and spreadsheet software;
• Strong skills at working both alone and in leading teams, providing financial leadership and support to both team members and other personnel alike;
• Extensive interpersonal skills with diverse populations, in person, in writing, and on the telephone;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be flexible, possess good organizational skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and direct the work of others;
• Organized work habits, project management skills and the ability to take the initiative;
• Certificate, license, or other legal credentials required:
  Level Two - Professional School Business Official License from State of New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) or must obtain within one (1) year of employment;
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls designed to mitigate fraud, waste, abuse, and errors; and
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Chief Operations Officer may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and monitors all aspects of the financial operation of the district, including accounting, payroll, financial reporting/system, budgeting, cash management, purchasing, procurement, debt service management for outstanding District bonds and other financial obligations and other finance-related functions;
• Provides leadership in the administration of the department with a maximum of efficiency, a minimum of waste, and an ever-present and overriding awareness of and concern for the impact of the departments’ contributions to students’ education;
• Serves upon assignment by the Chief Operations Officer as a resource person to the various department directors in the District;
• Works cooperatively with leaders, departments, and schools to ensure compliance with the financial and budget system;
• Directs audits of the financial and accounting records. Manages the audit by answering questions, providing necessary help, managing the preparation and reconciliation of work papers, and reviewing final reports before they are submitted to the State Auditor;
• Collaborates with the Chief Operations Officer for budget development and assists with long-range financial planning of the District and other issues;
• Directs, manages, and supervises the Finance Department staff, budgets and programs;
• Attends all School Board meetings, Audit Committee meetings, and Finance Committee Meetings, and presents at such meetings on an as needed basis;
• Provides for continued training and development for all staff on financial and budgetary matters;
• Accepts such responsibilities as the Chief Operations Officer chooses to delegate, and assumes full responsibility for discharging them;
• Promotes customer service philosophies within a service-oriented organization;
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Rio Rancho Public Schools;
• Keeps informed and ensures the District is in compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, rules, policies, etc. affecting budget, accounting and finance;
• Considerable…