Chief Financial Officer

Working Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Job Class:
Agency Chief Financial Officer

Agency:
Teachers Retirement Association

• Job : 91906
• 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
  : 02/03/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Teachers Retirement Assoc / TRA-Managerial
• Division
  : TRA Finance
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday – Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes – Up to 10%
• Salary Range
  : $51.96 – $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 – $155,639 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 220 – Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt – Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities
  :
  Yes

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.

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 job candidates with strong leadership skills related to accounting and financial reporting for our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role.

The CFO for the TRA supports the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, as a strategic business partner, in managing and leading the financial operations of the organization. The incumbent hired into this role will consult with TRA staff on complex financial matters and set critical organizational goals as a member of TRA’s Executive Team. The CFO will also provide regular information/guidance to TRA’s Board of Trustees.

Lastly, the incumbent will be required to oversee several financial functional services, such as, public pension accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, tax compliance, contract administration, administrative and board support services, and member/employer records management.

This position is located at our Saint Paul, Minnesota office. The role is telework eligible, but will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes some in-person work. Travel maybe required occasionally, up to 10%.

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Public Administration, or a related degree plus five (5) years of experience managing or supervising finance-related activities of a complex business or government program.

Experience must further demonstrate:

• Experience working with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or similar financial reporting system;
  Workiva or similar compliance, reporting, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) system; and Net Suite or similar finance, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
• Experience determining, developing, and executing financial policies and directives.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar software program.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applications;
  Governmental Accounting Standards (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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (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 on financial decisions and organizational policy.
• Strong writing skills to prepare agency financial publications and communications.
• Proven leadership ability and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships; influence decision-making; effectively motivate and manage…