Retail Financial Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37000

Working Title:
Retail Financial Manager

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The Universityof New Mexico seeks a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong retailaccounting background to provide strategic direction and professionalmanagement of the day-to-day business operations for the UNM Bookstores. We are a multi store, multi-million dollarbusiness that is committed to supporting the academic mission of the Universityof New Mexico through innovation, collaboration, and maintaining a standard ofexcellence.

Reportingto the Director, the Retail Financial Manager, is a key member of theBookstore's leadership team. The successful candidate will have experience inmanaging all financial aspects of a retail organization. The Retail FinancialManager provides input and direction on all business related activities, withfiscal oversight of multiple stores with over $12 million in sales. Departmentsreporting directly to this position include Accounts Payable, AccountsReceivable, Cash Room, and Administrative Support. This individual must haveadvanced proficiency with Excel, and experience with an enterprise-wide integrated financialsystem, preferably Banner. Thefinancial/fiscal operations of the organization, include the development andadministration of operating budgets and expenditures, reconciliation of bothoperating and general ledger activity, billing and receiving charges forstudent accounts, monthly financial reporting and forecasting, and theestablishment and management of financial control systems and processes.

Theideal candidate will have experience in retail accounting, with anunderstanding of retail operations, margins, cost of goods sold (COGS),inventory turns and valuation, and financial reporting.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Bookstore Main Campus (219A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
June 30, 2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
7/6/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include: 1) Current resume; 2) Cover letter addressing your experiences with the responsibilities and preferred qualifications described above; and 3) Names and contact information for three professional or supervisory references.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Prior experience managing financial operations in a retail environment
• Experience with Banner Finance or similar integrated financial system
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating financial operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Prior experience in developing and managing a large and diverse operating budget
• Demonstrated experience in compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex, customizable reports, statements and revenue projections to various audiences utilizing diverse management information systems
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration, establishing partnerships, and successfully establishing relationships within the department and university