Agency Chief Financial Officer

Working Title: Agency Chief Financial Officer

Job Class: Agency Chief Financial Officer

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 97909

• Location : St. Paul, MN

• Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

• Date Posted : 10/27/2026

• Closing Date : 11/17/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Financial Management / Financial Management Division

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $53.66 - $76.98 / hourly; $112,042 - $160,734 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• 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/) : 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 posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue manages the state’s revenue system and administers state tax laws. We manage over 30 different taxes and collect more than $33 billion annually that pays for education, local government aid, property tax relief, social service programs, highways, economic development incentives, and other state operations.

The Department of Revenue is looking for a Chief Financial Officer that has a strong focus on relationship management, stakeholder and customer engagement and satisfaction, strategic partnership, process management, and change leadership qualities. We are looking for someone that champions operational excellence through continuous process improvement efforts that improve financial decision making, while increasing the accuracy and efficiency of fiscal operations.

This key leadership role provides strategic financial direction and services for the Department of Revenue and serves to move the agency toward realizing its mission, vision and strategies through strategic plans and aligned work objectives. This leadership position directs the Financial Management Division to ensure sound financial reporting, policies and procedures, and strong internal controls are in place for all financial aspects of the department while maintaining excellent customer service. As the leader of all financial aspects of the department, this position develops a highly functioning team within a hybrid work environment that is mission focused and provides timely, accurate, and efficient services in the following areas: agency biennial, supplemental and annual budgets, revenue accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, encumbrances, contract and grant agreements, and financial reporting.

Telework Info:

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Public Administration, Economics, or related field AND six (6) years of high-level management leadership experience that includes supervising and managing employees and financial management, analysis, and reporting.(A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience, Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience)

OR

Nine (9) or more years of advanced professional experience that includes leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience in organizational accounting, finance, budget and/or financial reporting.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Development and use of business and financial analytics to support operations decisions.

• Effective use of financial accountability and reporting systems.

• Application and use of internal controls.

• Development of organization, program, or product budgets.

• Experienceleading organization-widefinancial planning effortsand establishing processtimelines and deliverables.

• Knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CGFM, or CGMA.

• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-level financial planning and analysis functions, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and development of data-driven insights used for strategic decision-making.

• Experience overseeing complex governmental budgeting processes, including development, monitoring, and reporting of multi-fund, multi-biennium budgets.

• Experience leading or directing revenue accounting or large-scale financial operations involving high-volume transactional systems.

• Demonstrated experience creating or overseeing organization-wide financial policies, internal controls, and procedures supporting fiscal stewardship and statutory compliance.

• Applied knowledge of governmental GAAP, GASB standards, and public-sector accounting principles.

• Experience leading large-scale financial system implementations, upgrades, or integrations across multiple divisions.

Leadership Experience:

• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary financial organization of significant size and complexity (e.g., budget, accounting, revenue accounting, reporting, or audit units).

• Demonstrated success managing and developing leaders and teams, including performance management, coaching, and succession planning.

• Proven experience driving organization-wide process improvements or operational transformation efforts within a large organization (approx. 500+ employees).

• Experience representing financial information to executive leadership, legislative bodies, oversight agencies, or public audiences, with the ability to explain complex financial content to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal divisions, external agencies, and community or governmental stakeholders.

• Experience fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equity-driven workplace, including working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensuring equitable operational and leadership practices

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify

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.