Financial Analyst​/Accounting Officer Principal

Financial Analyst

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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking experienced Financial Analysts to join our Fiscal Analysis team. As DCT Financial Analysts, you will provide financial management expertise, support and direction by monitoring and analyzing spending trends and developing complex financial models to assist leadership in long range planning and executive decision making.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor expenditures and staffing levels of individual operating budgets, keeping budget managers and program managers apprised of current fiscal issues.
• Develop financial reports and advise Program Directors and other DCT personnel in the analysis and interpretation of these reports.
• Analyze income and expense reports to determine financial viability of programs/services and prepare forecasts to provide site administrators, Program Directors, and program Executives with information concerning the financial conditions of individual programs and services.
• Develop financial training for DCT managers and supervisors to assure they have the tools necessary to understand their roles and responsibilities as budget managers.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or budget administration.

Experience must include:

• Monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reconciling budgets, expenditures, or other financial data to support organizational or program decision-making.
• Using Microsoft Excel to analyze financial or operational data, prepare reports, and communicate findings.
• Using financial accounting systems and software such as SWIFT or Oracle.

NOTE:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Minnesota statutes, statewide accounting practices and procedures.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at  or email careers.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.