Finance Director

Working Title:
Finance Director

Job Class:
State Auditor's Office Management Level 2

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/09/2026
• Closing Date: 10/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  State Auditor / State Auditor-Managerial
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources Unit / Operations Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $40.25 - $69.35 / hourly; $84,042 - $144,802 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

Working Title:
Finance Director

Job Class:
State Auditor's Office Management Level 2

Agency:
State Auditor

• Job
• 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: 10/09/2026
• Closing Date: 10/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  State Auditor / State Auditor-Managerial
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources Unit / Operations Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $40.25 - $69.35 / hourly; $84,042 - $144,802 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

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 IS AN APPOINTED POSITION. THE APPOINTMENT STARTS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026.

Direct and supervise the budgeting process, fiscal management, purchasing, facilities management including security coordination and inventory management, and coordinate the phone pool response system for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and processes, and administers and controls the fiscal activities of the OSA budget, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, payroll, and contract management activities.

This position acts on behalf of the State Auditor in advocating for the OSA during the legislative budgeting process.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public or Business Administration, Public Finance, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial financial management experience focused on public financing, governmental accounting or public financial management including budget monitoring, financial analysis or auditing.
• Demonstrated abilitiy to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Professional knowledge of Excel to create and maintain financial spreadsheets.
• Expert knowledge of budgeting princles to prepare, analyze, monitor, and review budgets.

• Experience with the State of Minnesota's financial system (SWIFT) and payroll system (SEMA4).
• Knowledge of state legislative process; public policy-making processes; and state governmental structure and functions.
• Experience in a central budget office for a government entity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial topics to senior level agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and other professionals.
• Experience as a subject matter expert and ability to testify in hearings before…