Employment Opportunity
Finance Director/Treasurer – Mayor Appointed
Closes October 18, 2024
The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants for a Finance Director/Treasurer. This position is responsible for administrative and technical accounting work in directing the pre-auditing, budgeting, and disbursing activities of the city government. This professional and administrative position is subject to general policies established by the City Council. The Finance Director/Treasurer shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
Requirements of the Position:
Employee is responsible for directing the central accounting operation, assisting in the preparation of the city budget, exercising control over expenditures, and preparing monthly and annual financial statements required by the City Council, and State and Federal agencies.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Considerable experience in technical accounting and auditing work, including municipal accounting, and graduation from a four-year college or university with specialization in accounting and business administration. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance operations, management, and administration, preferably in a municipal government. Possession of an advanced degree in an appropriate field and prior lead or supervisory experience are desirable. Possession of, or the ability to acquire within a reasonable or specified period, Certifications in Public Finance or Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
- Treasurer’s Surety Bond
Other Skills and Abilities or Qualifications:
- Notary Public
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting with specific reference to governmental accounting.
- Considerable knowledge of state laws governing financial records.
- Considerable knowledge of modern office management procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements and reports.
- Shares responsibility for all monies belonging to the city, whether for taxes, licenses or other indebtedness and issues a proper receipt thereof.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, city officials, subordinates, and other employees.
- May require overnight travel.
Benefits included if offered employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- PERA Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association)
- 36-hour work week, with paid lunch.
Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
Applications and job descriptions are available upon request by calling City Hall, 546-8848.
Applications may be mailed to the City Hall reception desk, City of Deming, C/O Kristen Bloomingdale/HR, 1725 E Pine St, NM 88030, or addressed to HR and faxed (575-546-6442). To be considered, applications must be received no later than 11:30 am, 10/18/2024.
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