Senior Manager, Accounting - Finance Operations; Hybrid

Position: Senior Manager, Accounting - Finance Operations (Hybrid)
Job Posting End Date:
September 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $107,993 to $151,112 annually ($51.92 to $72.65 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first  order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/08/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description The mission of the Anoka County Finance department is to enrich our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Collections & Billing divisions. This role provides strategic leadership across key financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. The Senior Manager evaluates and directs day‑to‑day workflows, supports staff development, strengthens internal controls, and advises senior leadership on treasury and financial operation matters.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of September 14th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 39: $107,993 to $151,112 annually ($51.92 to $72.65 per hour).24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location This position will work between the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303

Upon successfully completing probation, this position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office as business needs allow.

Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Manager, Accounting position.

Manage one or more subfunctions for the Finance Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of managers to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.

Develop comprehensive strategic plans for Anoka County’s current and future accounting needs.

Lead accounting operations and establish goals that align with the overall mission of the organization.

Serve as direct liaison with Anoka County stakeholders, facilitate meetings, promote feedback and establish open communications.

Advise senior leaders regarding matters, such as effective use of resources and methods. Interpret accounts and reports to senior leadership.

Manage the modification of financial/accounting systems and sub-systems and supervise or perform the related studies and analyses that may be required.

Mitigate risk through audit procedures.

Ensure accuracy of internal and external financial statements and reports.

Evaluate and make improvements to accounting processes and policies while ensuring practices comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Evaluate department budget and costs associated with the accounting function.

Provide leadership, coaching, and work direction and managing activities of the accounting team .Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree.

Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in accounting, finance, or other…