JOB LISTING

The County is looking for someone who is energetic, has experience implementing financial systems (which includes internal controls), someone who is a proven leader (this individual will be third in command in the formal emergency succession plan – County Manager, Administrative Services Director, Finance Director), and who understands County government and how it differs from state and/or city government.

The Finance Director works under the general direction of the Administrative Services Director and involves carrying out financial policies and goals set by the Board of County Commissioners.

Eddy County is located in the southeastern part of the State ofNew Mexico. The population of Eddy County is 53,890. Of this number, 26,138 are residents of the City of Carlsbad. Eddy County has a very diverse population.  

Eddy County is a statutory county using a commission and manager in its government. The County budget is $64 million (with inter-fund transfers); $56 million (without inter-fund transfers). The operating budget is $43 million and the capital budget is $13 million.  The County currently has 327 FTE employees. The County is in a very strong financial position and the local economy is currently in its fourth year of a sustained economic boom. The County has no debt.  Issues facingEddyCounty include management issues and public policy issues. See http://www.mercergroupinc.com/.

The starting salary will be market competitive DOQ/E with a range of $73,290 to $80,886  per annum plus benefits, with the full salary range at $73,290 to $93,783 per annum.

For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 505-466-9500;  jmercer@mercergroupinc.com

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or five (5) years management experience in finance and accounting. A combination of education and experience may be used. CGFM, CMA or CPA preferred.  Please see the recruitment brochure at http://www.mercergroupinc.com/ for more information.

Resumes, cover letters, salary history immediately, to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 1000 Cordova Place, #726, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274.   E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com;  Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.  EOE.

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