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Special Projects Coordinator III

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Date Posted: April 8, 2025

The GAO manages special studies and projects in coordination with office leadership and prepares
related reports and presentations. The GAO oversees the development and implementation of the OSA’s financial compliance training and education program for a variety of public entities in partnership with public entity advocacy groups and stakeholders. The GAO aims to make the important information contained in the 650+ audits and financial reports that New Mexico state and local agencies produce each year accessible and understandable to the public and to state and local policymakers. This position publishes the GAO Finding Report in accordance with the Audit Act for all stake holders throughout the State of New Mexico. The report is intended to provide high-level data and statistical evidence on the outcomes of the audits performed for a fiscal year in accordance with
the vision of the OSA and GAO to bring accountability, transparency, and excellence to New Mexico
governance. The report provides a snapshot of the financial health of New Mexico’s government,
providing accessible information to support more effective and efficient decision-making concerning
matters involving taxpayer dollars. The GAO also publishes alerts and risk advisories to all stakeholders regarding a broad range of topics, including fraud, waste and abuse risks; government
accounting standards; and state law compliance. The GAO, in coordination with the OSA Policy and
Public Affairs Director, assists with legislative matters including the development of fiscal impact reports of legislation germane to the OSA and public auditing in New Mexico.

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Chief Financial Officer

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Date Posted: April 3, 2025

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees accounting and administrative services which includes budget, financial services, general ledger, and employer reporting. The CFO is responsible for coordination and completion of the annual financial audit, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and the GASB 67 and 68 reporting for the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB). This position supervises and serves as backup for three full time employees.

The CFO must ensure that NMERB follows the Model Accounting Practices (MAPs), established by the Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) Financial Control Division (FCD). Also, the assurance and compliance with Office of the State Auditor’s (OSA) Audit Rule, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

The CFO monitors and controls NMERB’s accounting functions. It is the CFO’s responsibility to ensure the following.
• An internal control structure exists at NMERB and is functioning properly.
• All transactions are recorded daily in the accounting records.
• All transactions are properly classified in the NMERB’s records.
• Cash account records are reconciled timely each month to DFA’s FCD reports and to the State Treasurer’s reports.
• All transactions comply with federal and state law.
• All expenditures have a public benefit or purpose, are necessary, and are consistent with the appropriation, the expenditure authority from the legislature and comply with Section 6-5-3 NMSA 1978, as amended.
• All accounting systems, including subsidiary systems, are recording transactions timely, completely, and accurately.
• All payments to vendors are accurate, timely and that NMERB has certified they are for services rendered or goods received in accordance with Section 13-1-158 NMSA 1978, as amended.
• All information requested by DFA’s FCD from the NMERB is provided timely and accurately.
• All reporting of financial information must be timely, complete and accurate, to the NMERB’s management and to oversight agencies and entities.
• NMERB’s annual financial statement audit is completed by the deadline established by the OSA and the audit report includes an unqualified opinion.
• A budgetary control system, approved by the DFA’s State Budget Division, is in place and functioning.

The position is assigned to NMERB’s Santa Fe office. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Occasional travel and attendance at our bi-monthly Board meetings is required.

The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), an independent statutory agency of the State of New Mexico. This position reports to the Deputy Director and is subject to applicable policies as they pertain to Governors exempt employees and conditions outlined by the Board.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, transcripts and resume to Melinda Garcia, HR Director, at melinda.garcia@erb.nm.gov.

Salary Range is $140,000 to $170,000 annually. Salary will be based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

THE NEW MEXICO EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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