Finance Director

Working Title: Finance Director

Job Class: State Auditor's Office Management Level 2

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 97637

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2026

• Closing Date : 10/23/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Unit / Operations Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $40.25 - $69.35 / hourly; $84,042 - $144,802 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 IS AN APPOINTED POSITION. THE APPOINTMENT STARTS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026.

Direct and supervise the budgeting process, fiscal management, purchasing, facilities management including security coordination and inventory management, and coordinate the phone pool response system for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and processes, and administers and controls the fiscal activities of the OSA budget, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, payroll, and contract management activities. This position acts on behalf of the State Auditor in advocating for the OSA during the legislative budgeting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public or Business Administration, Public Finance, or closely related field.

• Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial financial management experience focused on public financing, governmental accounting or public financial management including budget monitoring, financial analysis or auditing.

• Demonstrated abilitiy to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Professional knowledge of Excel to create and maintain financial spreadsheets.

• Expert knowledge of budgeting princples to prepare, analyze, monitor, and review budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the State of Minnesota's financial system (SWIFT) and payroll system (SEMA4).

• Knowledge of state legislative process; public policy-making processes; and state governmental structure and functions.

• Experience in a central budget office for a government entity.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial topics to senior level agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and other professionals.

• Experience as a subject matter expert and ability to testify in hearings before the legislature.

Physical Requirements

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position through out the work day.

Additional Requirements

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify a job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.

• Must be legally authorizated to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.