Chief Financial Officer

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong leadership skills in accounting and financial reporting.

As CFO, you will support the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director as a strategic business partner, manage and lead the financial operations of the organization, consult on complex financial matters, set critical organizational goals as a member of the Executive Team, provide guidance to the Board of Trustees, and oversee public pension accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, tax compliance, contract administration, administrative and board support services, and member/employer records management.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Public Administration, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience managing or supervising finance‑related activities of a complex business or government program.
• Experience working with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or a similar financial reporting system;
  Workiva or similar compliance, reporting, and GRC system; and Net Suite or a similar ERP/CRM system.
• Experience determining, developing, and executing financial policies and directives.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental GAAP, GASB, risk management and internal control principles, budgeting, auditing, program management, financial reporting principles, procurement and contract management practices, strategic planning concepts and methods, and ACFR preparation.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills to articulate complex financial topics with clarity and provide expert guidance to Executive Management and the Board of Trustees.
• Strong writing skills to prepare agency financial publications and communications.
• Proven leadership ability and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships, influence decision‑making, motivate and manage a diverse team, and champion an inclusive work culture.
• Effective project management skills and a demonstrated record of successfully implementing enterprise process improvements.

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Public Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Finance Officer, or a similar professional certification (e.g., Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Internal Auditor).
• Administrative experience in public pension plan administration.
• Knowledge of public pension retirement plan design, function and administration; actuarial principles, methods and assumptions.
• Experience with public sector financial management.

This position requires occasional transportation of file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

Successful candidates must pass past‑employer reference checks and a criminal background check.

• State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applicable to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver’s License Check

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care (IVF), diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Federal Public…