Retail Financial Manager

Business Manager

Requisition ID

req37811

Working Title

Retail Financial Manager

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

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.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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 a 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

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.