State of Minnesota Looking for Finance Manager at Saint Paul Full Time

Working Title: Finance Manager

Job Class: M1 (Attorney General’s Office)

Agency: Attorney General’s Office

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/06/2024

• Closing Date : 02/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General’s Office / Attorney General-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / Administration

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday – Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.36 – $69.54 / hourly; $78,007 – $145,199 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 – Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt – Administrative

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The finance team is small and growing. Currently, there is a finance supervisor and four team members. The tenure of the members ranges between newly hired and experience with other State agencies and our office. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to mentor, train, support a team that is eager and willing to learn and grow with the office. We are looking for someone who supports professional development, is willing to do the work when short staffed and has a demonstrated commitment to and success working in a diverse team.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment depending on the needs of the business unit and with director approval.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum four (4) years experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferable in support of or in connection with financial management

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other related degree OR equivalent years experience in a finance or accounting role (two to four years)

• Knowledge of accounting practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports, and make recommendations to support the mission of the office

• Highly proficient in Excel

• Exceptional interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and build working relationships with others to include common courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, logical organization ideas, and working with people from different cultural/ethnic background

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise database systems such as the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4)

• Ability to motivate, develop, and lead a team through collaboration and consensus to reinforce a culture of service, accountability, and innovation

• Awareness of governmental appropriated funding

• Knowledge of budgeting and trend forecasting

• Organizational skills and the ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education / License Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.