Santa Fe, New Mexico
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Deputy Bureau Chief (DFA/FCD #10109419)
Job details
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $96,366 - $154,170/yr
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Apply on
- careers.share.nm.gov
About this role
Salary
$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly
$96,358 - $154,173 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Posting Details
APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES FULL-TIME, ON-SITE PRESENCE IN SANTA FE.
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) serves as the State's central financial management agency, providing fiscal oversight, budgetary control, accounting guidance, and statewide financial reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with state and federal law. DFA supports executive leadership, the Legislature, state agencies, and the public by promoting sound fiscal stewardship and consistent financial practices across New Mexico government.
The Financial Control Division (FCD) is responsible for statewide accounting policy, financial reporting, and oversight of the State's financial systems, including SHARE. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Bureau within FCD leads the preparation of the State of New Mexico's ACFR in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and applicable federal reporting standards. The Bureau works closely with state agencies, external auditors, and oversight entities to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting for the State.
Why does the job exist?
This role provides operational leadership and technical expertise to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the State's financial reporting. The position strengthens internal controls, enhances audit readiness, supports implementation of new GASB pronouncements, and ensures compliance with statutory reporting deadlines.
The Deputy Bureau Chief also serves as a key succession and continuity position within the Financial Control Division, providing supervisory oversight of professional accounting staff and assisting the Bureau Chief in coordinating with state agencies, external auditors, and oversight entities. This role helps maintain institutional knowledge, improve reporting processes, and uphold the State's commitment to high-quality, timely financial reporting.
How does it get done?
The Deputy Bureau Chief provides direct supervisory oversight to professional accounting staff, ensuring work is accurately completed, thoroughly reviewed, and delivered within established timelines. Responsibilities include assigning work, conducting quality control reviews, mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and promoting strong internal controls over financial reporting.
This role coordinates closely with state agencies to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reporting packages and supporting documentation, while serving as a primary liaison with external auditors during the annual financial audit. The position is responsible for preparing audit schedules, responding to audit inquiries, facilitating resolution of audit issues, and enhancing overall audit readiness.
In addition, the Deputy ACFR Bureau Chief supports statewide financial reporting initiatives, system enhancements within SHARE, and continuous process improvement efforts designed to strengthen efficiency, standardization, and data integrity. The position assists the Bureau Chief in strategic planning, policy development, and maintaining compliance with applicable state statutes, federal requirements, and reporting deadlines, ensuring the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the State's financial reporting.
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is a strategic thinker who can manage competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. They possess demonstrated experience coordinating financial audits, preparing audit workpapers, responding to auditor inquiries, and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting. Experience with statewide financial systems, large ERP platforms, or enterprise-level reporting environments is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate is also an effective leader and mentor who fosters accountability, collaboration, and professional development within a team of accounting professionals. They communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to agency leadership, external auditors, and stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to drive continuous process improvement are essential.
Above all, the ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to transparency and excellence in public sector financial reporting.
Minimum Qualification
Employment Requirements
Pre-employment criminal background check is required, and employment offer will not be extended prior to results.
Working Conditions
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Agency Contact Information: Lisa Jennings (505) 394-1289 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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