Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35748

Working Title:
Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico, Schoolof Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking adynamic, self-motivated Accounting & Fiscal Services Supervisor to lead its accounting team.This position plays a critical role in overseeing the department's financialoperations and supporting leadership through accurate analysis, reporting, andstrategic financial guidance.

The successful candidate will bringdemonstrated experience managing federal, state, and non-profit contracts andgrants, along with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. The Accounting & FiscalServices Supervisor is responsible for overseeing departmental financials,analyzing trends, and reporting to department leadership. This role alsosupervises and trains staff, manages day-to-day accounting operations, andensures compliance with internal controls and funding requirements.

Key responsibilities includeresearching and resolving budget, procurement, billing, and expenditure issues;maintaining effective internal controls; and participating in a variety offinancial and budget meetings with department leaders, sponsors, and externalstakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a proactiveself-starter who is highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competingpriorities in a complex environment. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, andwritten communication skills are essential, as is the ability to workindependently while overseeing the work of others.

The Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciencesis a large and complex department with:
* 200+ employees
* $33 million annual budget
* 350+ accounts

The finance team supports salariesand budgets while enabling the department's mission to provide innovativeeducation for residents, medical students, and health professionals; deliverhigh-quality clinical mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; andconduct outstanding multidisciplinary research addressing critical healthchallenges. Find out more here: https://
hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
Psychiatry Administration (451B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

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:
2/11/2026

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 supply: 1. Cover letter explaining why qualified for the position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Up-to-date resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Upload or be prepared to supply official transcript(s) and documentation of completing at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; 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:

• UNM accounting experience
• Supervisory experience, including staff training and development
• Demonstrated team-building skills as both a team member and team leader
• Expertise in creating ad hoc financial reports for management and leadership
• Proven ability to communicate financial information and compliance requirements to staff, leadership, physicians, and other professionals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build structure and processes to manage a robust organization