Accounting Supervisor Senior - Operations Accounting Manager

Accounting Supervisor Senior
- Operations Accounting Manager

Working Title:
Operations Accounting Manager

Job Class:
Accounting Supervisor Senior

Agency:
Minnesota State

• Job : 95627
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/21/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/10/2026, Position is open until filled
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN St Colleges & Universities / Mn State CTC Moorhead MMA
• Appointment Type
  :
  Unlimited, Full-time
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $31.08 - $45.01 / hourly; $64,895 - $93,980 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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.

The position exists to plan, direct, and manage various aspects of financial management. Areas of responsibility are broad and include auxiliary operations finance and management, accounting functions, financial reporting, audit, security reporting, collection receivables, chart of accounts maintenance/set up and imprest cash management, and budget management for all general fund activities. In the absence of the Executive Director of Finance and Budget, this person would be the primary contact for Business Services related questions.

• On a Daily basis, live the mission, vision, and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders.
  
  Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
• Exercise supervisory authority and fiscal management for auxiliary services. Coordinate and direct the operations of auxiliary services including accounting, reporting, planning, hiring, leading, assigning, supervising, and coaching employees to maintain efficient and effective operations so that adequate financial records and fiscal controls are maintained, thus reducing audit findings. Manage college bookstore operations to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the operation.
  
  Model various auxiliary finance models and coordinate with research analysts to evaluate cost and projections. Develop and maintain pricing and margin structure for profitable campus store and bookstore operations. Additionally, analyze and consult with various stakeholders to ensure fiscal integrity and efficient and effective fiscal management.
• Enterprise, Workforce Development, General Fund Accounting and Grant Accounting. Manage the chart of accounts to ensure cost centers and linked to appropriate general ledger and cash accounts. Serve as the college contact and implementer for the transition to new account structure for accounting systems. Compare budget plans to actual performance on a regular basis, analyze revenue compliance business operations, and provide accounting services for Workforce Development and report results regularly.
  
  Analyze and interpret data to achieve consistency in process and procedure on accounting projects. Assist in closing the fiscal year and with auditing procedures. Post donations to accounting system and coordinate with foundation employees. Prepare financial reports for the foundation to track and monitor expenses. Make budgetary adjustments to resale and other revenue generating accounts as necessary. Provide oversight, guidance, and assistance with grant reporting and accounting.
  
  Assist staff, faculty and/or administrators with financial questions and training. Develop and update college policies and procedures for Business Services and ensure all operations comply with federal regulations, State statutes and Minnesota State policies and procedures.
• Reporting and Financial Statement Preparation. Manage the chart of accounts to ensure programs are linked to appropriate cost center and cash accounts. Prepare revenue and expense projections to assist in the annual budgeting process. Monitor budgets for the college and departments/divisions. Compile fiscal data and generate reports to deans, directors, and end users on a monthly basis. Prepare financial reports for Minn State, state and federal government, and auditors as required.
  
  Annually report inventory and make general ledger adjustments. Coordinate with Institutional Research to complete and accurate program efficiency reports annually. Provide support to the Executive Director of Finance and Budget with the year-end college financial statement preparation. Prepare financial statement components as needed and review internal controls and lead sheets for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Support for campus and college operations. Recognize the broad and varied professional…