Budget Fiscal Officer​/Accounting Officer Principal

Working Title:

Budget Fiscal Officer Job Class:
Accounting Officer Principal Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes*
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 2/17/2026. To be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non‑probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
• Date Posted: 02/10/2026
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCYF / FOD Budget
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Work Hours:
  
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No*
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E‑Verify.

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 position assists in the planning and processing of the establishment, maintenance, and control of all Department of Children, Youth, & Families budgetary accounts in compliance with state accounting rules and procedures and federal guidelines and regulations. The incumbent maintains DCYF budget, cost allocation, and supplemental time reporting records and processes.

• Monitor and maintain the agency‑wide supplemental time reporting process including quarterly employee federal certification and bi‑weekly time tracking allocation to ensure payroll costs charged to federal awards are accurate, supported by quality supporting documentation, and meet federal requirements.
• Develop and maintain portions of the Department’s biennial and annual operating budgets, so control can be maintained between appropriations, allotments, encumbrances, and expenditures in accordance with legislative, federal, and other funders’ intent.
• Assist in maintenance of DCYF cost allocation processes to ensure the federal shares of administrative costs are maximized, calculated, collected, distributed, and reported in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Complete other Financial Operations Division duties as assigned.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in financial management analyzing, and providing financial planning, budget development, and developing accounting reports.

• Skill in analysis, decision‑making, and problem solving to evaluate policies, procedures, and processes, and to recommend and implement appropriate financial plans.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; ability to respond openly to requests and concerns; experience translating technical information into plain language.
• Experience working with enterprise database systems such as the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4) and OBIEE data warehouse.
• Interpreting and analyzing fiscal data, reports, and records.
• Resolving fiscal discrepancies and developing and implementing fiscal procedures.

• A credited degree in Accounting,…