Treasurer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/newprint/4786376) Apply  Treasurer Salary $78,756.08 - $113,974.43 Annually Location Las Cruces, NM Job Type Full-time Regular Job Number C009 01-25 EN Department Finance Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Plan, coordinate, manage, and direct the administration, operations, services, and staff assigned to Treasury functions in the Department of Finance, which include debt, cash management, investment, banking activities and related functions and programs required to achieve established strategic goals and objectives. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Full-time, regular, exempt position. This position graded at AD26 Duties and Responsibilities + Establishes service and staffing levels to assure appropriate allocation of available resources; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, procedures, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships to identify opportunities for improvement, recommend, and implement applicable changes. + Manages investment of funds in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations; monitors, interprets, and analyzes financial markets, economic and political conditions, and shifts in revenue trends to develop and recommend investment strategies projected to maximize returns and effective financial performance; develops a multiyear financial model, which includes revenue and expenditure forecasts, to provide information required for decision-making; collects financial and administrative information to compile data for financial statements and reports which accurately reflect financial conditions and investment performance. + Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures. + Manages staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources; coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees in order to meet established goals and objectives; ensures adherence to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. + Manages banking, and other vendor, relationships to ensure appropriate segregation of bank processes and activities, compliance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations, service reliability, and to evaluate current, available, and needed services; oversees and manages staff access to online bank services to maintain appropriate and timely access. + Oversees, manages, and coordinates the issuance of debt as directed and authorized; consults and works cooperatively with outside agencies, consultants, advisors, and boards and monitors and manages debt levels and debt rating scores to meet established goals and compliance with related policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. + Serves as advisor and liaison to explain and interpret programs, policies, procedures, financial issues, and activities to internal and external customers, including elected officials, various boards and agencies; provides accurate, consistent, and timely information; negotiates and resolves sensitive and significant issues; coordinates and assists in financial activities with other departments and agencies to assure compliance with policies and regulations; analyzes financial and statistical information and prepares and presents various special and recurring reports. + Analyzes processes and internal controls to assure the overall integrity of services provided; interprets laws, rules, regulations and guidelines on financial procedures and regulations to facilitate timely communication and consistent application; assures related financial activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations and in accordance with the organization's strategic direction; reviews and processes a variety of technical transactions; manages special projects as assigned; assists as required and directed in preparation of various financial analyses and reports. + Manages and monitors financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets; oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items to assure activities comply with established policies. + Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports to provide accurate and timely information related to assigned functions and duties; develops and presents information in clear and easily used formats; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues; identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action. + Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure customer and staff needs are met; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services. + Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, or related field AND five (5) years of professional administrative, analytical, or consultative experience in investment, financial, or economic resources planning, cash, debt or portfolio management, treasury operations in the public sector, investment banking, or other related financial services. Two (2) years of qualifying experience must include supervision of staff. A combination of education, training, and experience may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of: financial industry standards governing municipal financial practices and procedures to include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices, and policies to effectively perform the functions of the position; applicable laws, regulations, principles, practices, and strategies of public investment, cash, and debt management; municipal bond market, bond issues, regulations, and sales; Federal and state fund accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards; economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data; techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources; current social, political, and economic trends in municipal services; principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, budgeting, strategic planning and effective employee supervision; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures. Ability to: analyze, interpret, synthesize, and report on financial and economic data, research, and findings; analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend and implement appropriate strategy; interpret and apply applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures; assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; effectively communicate to groups and individuals of varied backgrounds; express oneself clearly and concisely in verbal and written form; establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with city employees and the public; firmly and impartially supervise, coach, counsel, mentor, lead and direct the activities of staff; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; prepare and present accurate, timely, and reliable reports containing findings and/or recommendations; perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and ensure achievement of City goals and objectives. Skills in: analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and making decisions based on findings; understanding and applying investment management strategies, accounting standards, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations; developing and managing effective investment strategies; analyzing and interpreting financial documents, and preparing financial reports; planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel; appropriately delegating authority and responsibility; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces, Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits) 01 Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 02 Position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, or related field. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 03 Position requires at least five years of professional administrative, analytical, or consultative experience in investment, financial, or economic resources planning, cash, debt or portfolio management, treasury operations in the public sector, investment banking, or other related financial services. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.) + Yes + No 04 Position requires that two (2) years of qualifying experience include supervision of staff. Do you meet this requirement? + Yes + No 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 06 If you answered "Yes" to Question #5 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license. Required Question Agency City of Las Cruces Address P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004 Phone 575-528-3100575-528-3100 Website http://www.lascruces.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email