Payroll: Manager of Accounting - req# 31522

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services (FS), located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Organization oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services is The Payroll Department! Payroll is the sole department for processing payroll, distributing salary and wage payments to UNM faculty, staff, and student employees. The department is seeking a dedicated individual for Manager of Accounting!

We're looking for a dedicated individual with exceptional work ethic and strong leadership qualities to join our team. The ability to lead and motivate teams is essential along with overseeing all aspects of the Payroll Department and providing strategic guidance with exceptional customer service to the University community is a must.

Why this Position Matters!

We're seeking a professional candidate who will manage the day-to-day activities of the department including ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations on all payroll related actions. Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation, training, professional development, enforcement of internal processes and controls, and initiating and finalizing staff performance evaluations. This individual's participation is crucial to monitoring external and internal audits, assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and processes involving payroll activities, and advising, consulting and meeting as necessary with FS leadership, UNM departments and other UNM Core Offices regarding compliance, internal controls, audit requests, special projects and processes.

Why Join Us?

At UNM, youll be part of a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

If youre a dynamic, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

This position is on-site, Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm (during trial or probationary period).

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

This position is a Term appointment with and end date of December 31, 2025. Continuance beyond this date will be contingent upon available funding.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 5 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.

Preferences should be supported in the resume.

• Experience with complex payroll processes
• Experience with managing a team
• Experience with Federal and State regulations applicable to various payroll reporting requirements
• Experience problem solving and decision making
• Experience with researching and analyzing complex payroll issues and making recommendations to leadership.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.