Comptroller

Comptroller JobID: 1819

Position Type:

Finance Department

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Central Office

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CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPTROLLER

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or related field

• Minimum of five years progressively advancing experience in the accounting field with at least one year of supervisory experience

• New Mexico School Business Official's License or ability to obtain upon employment

• Knowledge of New Mexico school finance, budgeting and accounting requirements

• Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical skills; ability to review, interpret/evaluate and reconcile financial data

• Proficient in the use of information technology, including Infinite VISIONS (financial management system), MS Office software (emphasis on EXCEL) and PED/OBMS (NM Public Education Department/Operating Budget Management System)

• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulation, policy and procedure

• Ability to manage internal control systems within the District

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including the payroll, accounts payable, banking services, accounts receivable and travel units.

• Oversees the Internal Control process to ensure the accuracy of transaction processing including the verification of pay amounts, account coding, budget availability and payment authorizations.

• Supervises the standard accounting procedures required for creating a complete and accurate audit trail of transaction documentation.

• Oversees the maintenance and retention of all financial documentation; maintains all financial records and continuous audit program.

• Manages the Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) approval process at the Local Board and State level via PED/OBMS.

• Manages the monthly, quarterly and annual closing and verification of all financial records and general ledger postings.

• Provides training activities for district employees assigned finance related responsibilities at school/department sites.

• Maintains a courteous and effective work relationship with district personnel and the public.

• Manages the Inspection of Public Records function for the District.

• Assists with the annual District Audit and all other program reviews initiated by oversight agencies.

• Serves in the capacity of department head during the absence of the Director of Finance.

• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the goals and responsibilities of the Finance Department are met.

• Supervises the tracking of discrepant information to its source and initiates the appropriate corrective action, including the preparation of all necessary correcting journal entries.

• Oversees the annual financial system rollover process required for beginning of year set-up for all system modules and users.

• Maintains accountability over the reconciliation of all district bank accounts and investments.

• Manages the reporting requirements, processing and collection of all PED/OBMS Requests for Reimbursement.