Chief Financial Officer

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* Working Title:

Chief Financial Officer*
* ** Job Class: M2 (Attorney General's Office)*
* ** Agency:
Attorney General's Office*
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** Job ** : 95719

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, hybrid

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/05/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Attorney General's Office

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** Division/Unit** :
Attorney Gen. / Operations

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $48.47 - $83.33 / hourly; $101,205 - $173,993 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
No

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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 Office is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the strategic leader overseeing financial operations of the Office of the Attorney General (AGO), ensuring effective stewardship of public resources, and compliance with policies and laws. The CFO serves as a trusted member of the AGO's leadership team and provides strategic financial guidance to support organizational priorities, legislative initiatives, and long-term planning.

The CFO supports the division's supervisory staff in evaluating, coaching, mentoring finance and accounting staff to ensure professional development and alignment with performance expectations. The CFO works closely with division managers on financial management of grants, high-profile contracts, and special funds to ensure compliance with program requirements and legislative intent.

A successful candidate in this position will be able to:

+ Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all financial operations

+ Advise leadership on financial strategy and organizational priorities

+ Ensure supervision of the finance team aligns with agency goals, procedures, and effective performance management

+ Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the AGO's annual operating budget while recommending and implementing corrective actions to address variances

+ Ensure fiscal compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and financial policies through internal control procedures and review of financial reports, including those prepared for external stakeholders

+ Analyze and interpret financial data to guide executive decisions and evaluate impacts of alternative goals, budgetary conflicts, and legislative changes

+ Serve as primary liaison on financial matters with MMB, auditors, and/or other state or regulatory agencies

+ Evaluate, coach, and mentor finance staff, ensuring professional development and alignment with performance expectations

+ Align fiscal operations with executive decisions, legislative proposals, and office goals to optimize resource allocation

+ Coordinate biennial budget preparation with assistance from the AGO's legislative affairs team ensuring consistency with organizational goals and financial projections

+ Coordinate the financial impacts of legislative proposals, budget initiatives, and policy changes, including fiscal analyses and budget forecasting

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience leading a financial unit of a Minnesota agency, board, or commission

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field AND six (6) or more years of related financial/accounting work experience

+ OR eight (8) or more years of related financial/accounting work experience

+ Experience providing expert financial advice, recommendations, and consultation to executive leadership regarding resource allocation, fiscal risk management, and operational strategies

+ Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, risk management and internal control principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning

+ Experience developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

+ Experience working with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or other People Soft financial reporting system

+ Strong writing and communication skills sufficient to prepare agency…