Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting and Business Office Manager

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Working Title:

Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting and Business Office Manager

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

Accounting Manager

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Managerial Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$35.18 - $50.88

Job Description

Provide management, direction, control and coordination in the preparation and audit of GAAP financial statements for Minnesota State, at both institutional and system-wide levels including development of financial reporting policies and procedures, statement preparation processes, determination of required disclosure and coordination with auditors so that the Board of Trustees, System Office and institution management, Legislators and the public have reliable financial information for decision making within required timelines.

Manage and direct the staff and operations of the business office at the System Office by setting goals and objectives, monitoring and improving accounting and financial systems, policies, procedures, controls and business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of supervisory or lead experience, demonstrating effective supervisory and leadership skills

• Five or more years of accounting experience within a financial reporting

• Four-year accounting degree or equivalent

• Ability to develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards as put forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and federal and state statutes

• Experience with complex management information systems

Preferred Qualification 

• CPA or MBA degrees

• Minnesota State accounting experience

• Knowledge of SWIFT accounting module and state of Minnesota policies and procedures

• Knowledge of Minnesota State Financial Systems

• Experience with solving problems based on analyzing data

• Experience with Minnesota State accounting, disbursement and receipt practices, policies and procedures

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,200 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

02-26-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-17-2025

Close Date:

02-04-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email:

mc0691rm@minnstate.edu