Finance Coordinator - Accounting Officer Principal

Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID: 93790

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

Division/Unit: Finance / Budget Support

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This announcement is filling two vacancies within the Office of Financial Management. The positions are located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

As the Finance Coordinator, you provide in-depth budget and financial analysis that support leadership and management in making well-informed financial decisions. The analysis provided helps ensure that the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state (including bond), and special revenue funds and comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. You'll also provide financial analysis and recommendations on budget and fiscal policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional budget or financial analysis experience that demonstrates:

• Experience monitoring and tracking program budgets to include developing forecast, variance analysis, trends analysis, and/or fund balance projections.
• Experience using statewide or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/accounting systems (e.g., PeopleSoft/Oracle or equivalent) and data tools.
• Experience consulting and providing guidance on financial matters by interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or similar accounting principles.
• Experience creating financial reports or analytic tools to reconcile, report, and present financial results.

A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for six months of advanced professional budget or financial analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public-sector budget and financial analysis experience with oversight of multiple funding sources (federal, state/bond, special revenues).
• Experience leading or coordinating an annual budget cycle, including scenario modeling, contingency planning, and compliance reviews.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and/or a drug and alcohol test.

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.