Director of Business and Finance

Ruidoso Municipal School District

Notice of Vacancy

Date:

October 21, 2026

Position:

Director of Business and Finance

Summary

The Director of Business and Finance shall serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the District under the direction of the Superintendent. The Director of Business and Finance shall be responsible for the District’s business and financial functions, purchasing and procurement programs, and assist with maintenance and facility planning and management, personnel functions, food service, and transportation as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration with at least 30 semester hours preferred in accounting from an accredited college or university

Must possess or obtain Chief Procurement Officer certification

Must possess or obtain School Business Official License

Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in public school business administration and finance or comparable experience in financial management and oversight of finance/business services

Knowledge & Skills

Principles and techniques of organization, supervision, budgeting, personnel administration and management

Statutory provisions and intent of the New Mexico Administrative Code, applicable New Mexico Statutes, New Mexico state auditor rules as set forth in Title 2 of the NMAC, and other policies, rules and regulations pertaining to a school district

Principles of public and fund accounting and budgeting, knowledge of EDGAR, knowledge of multi-fund governmental accounting, GASB 34 requirements, GAAP, internal control policies and audit activities

Must be able to analyze/summarize the impact of legislative issues as they relate to school finance

Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions

Business service functions and procedures including transportation, maintenance and operations, food services, purchasing, budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Governmental accounting and financial systems, as well as budgetary and management information systems, including legal and regulatory provisions related to these subject areas

Essential Duties:

Ensure that the accounting procedures within the school system meet all federal, state, and local requirements

Develop all district financial reporting, including but not limited to monthly board financial reports, monthly distribution of financial reports to administrators and department managers, and annual financial reports required by the State of New Mexico

Oversee the collection of all revenues, monitor the cash flow of all District funds, and invest excess funds in accordance with Board policy and state statutes

Assumes responsibility for the Debt Service fund including the timely payment of all debt service payments and the maintenance of the debt service schedules

In collaboration with the Superintendent, develop implement and oversee the annual school district budget

Oversee a payroll system meeting all federal, state, and local requirements

Maintain a purchasing system that makes optimum use of District resources and updates the purchase order system with current encumbrances

Maintain a risk management program of the District including recommending and securing proper levels of insurance coverage, maintenance of policies, inventory and appraisal documents

In collaboration with the Food Services Director, oversee the school food services program, including, purchasing, and filing appropriate federal and state reports, personnel supervision, and collection of revenue

In collaboration with the Transportation Contractor, oversee the transportation program including, but not limited to, negotiating transportation contracts, filing appropriate state reports, implementing feeder routes, assuring adequate contractor risk insurance

Assist the Superintendent in overseeing building construction programs, and in the district’s plant development program including contractual arrangements, bidding, financial planning, and arrangements for bond elections and sales

Assists the Superintendent in developing the district’s long-range financial program and budgeting control

Assist with the negotiation of union contracts for both the teacher and support staff, and assist in the implementation of the union contracts

Assist the Board as required and provide financial information and guidance to the Superintendent and Board of Education; attend Board of Education meetings

Assist in verifying school enrollment data as required by state and federal regulations and board policy

Assure that all financial enrollment, food service, and state/federal grant audits are conducted as required by state and federal regulations

Implement new accounting procedures promulgated by state and federal agencies

Supervise the preparation of bids and bid specifications and receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations as appropriate

Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations

Evaluate job performance of personnel to ensure effectiveness

Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations

Other duties as assigned

Contract Period:

Remainder of 2026-27 Fiscal year

Start Date:

February 2027

Salary:

Per Ruidoso Schools Salary Schedule

Application Process:

Application available online at https://ruidoso.schoolspring.com/

For more information contact:

Michelle Ronga, Superintendent

[email protected]

200 Horton Circle

Ruidoso, NM 88345

(575) 630-7000

Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed following initial screening of application materials submitted

Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.