Retail Financial Manager

Business Manager

The University of New Mexico seeks a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong retail financial background to provide strategic direction and professional management of the day-to-day business operations for the UNM Bookstores. We are a multi store, multi-million dollar business that is committed to supporting the academic mission of the University of New Mexico through innovation, collaboration, and maintaining a standard of excellence.

Reporting to the Director, the Retail Financial Manager, is a key member of the Bookstore's leadership team. The successful candidate will have experience in managing all financial aspects of a retail organization. The Retail Financial Manager provides input and direction on all business related activities, with fiscal oversight of multiple stores with over $12 million in sales. Departments reporting directly to this position include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Room, and Administrative Support. This individual must have advanced proficiency with Excel, and experience with an enterprise-wide integrated financial system, preferably Banner. The financial/fiscal operations of the organization, include the development and administration of operating budgets and expenditures, reconciliation of both operating and general ledger activity, billing and receiving charges for student accounts, monthly financial reporting and forecasting, and the establishment and management of financial control systems and processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in retail accounting, with an understanding of retail operations, margins, cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory turns and valuation, and financial reporting.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Prior experience managing financial operations in a retail environment. Experience with Banner Finance or similar integrated financial system. Demonstrated experience in evaluating financial operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Prior experience in developing and managing a large and diverse operating budget. Demonstrated experience in compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex, customizable reports, statements and revenue projections to various audiences utilizing diverse management information systems. Demonstrated experience in collaboration, establishing partnerships, and successfully establishing relationships within the department and university.

Additional Requirements

Campus - Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department - Bookstore Main Campus (219A)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Term - Full-Time

Term End Date - 6/30/2027

Status - Exempt

Pay - Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible - This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement - As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than.25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required - Yes

For Best Consideration Date - 9/14/2026

Eligible for Remote Work - No

Application Instructions - Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please include: 1) Current resume; 2) Cover letter addressing your experiences with the responsibilities and preferred qualifications described above; and 3) Names and contact information for three professional or supervisory references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.