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Working Title: Director of Finance

Job Class: Accounting Supervisor Principal

Agency: MN Arts Board

+ **Job ID** : 86400

+ **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** : 05/21/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota State Arts Board

+ **Division/Unit** : Minnesota State Arts Board / Grants Administration

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

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,178 - $101,602 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking applications for the position of Director of Finance. This position ensures effective stewardship of the agency’s financial resources. The director plans and manages the agency’s budget and ensures that all financial transactions and grant expenditures are completed in compliance with federal and state laws, policies, and procedures. This position maintains and strengthens the agency’s internal controls and manages designated staff. This position must maintain positive, professional working relationships with other state and federal agencies, in particular, Minnesota Management and Budget, the Minnesota Department of Administration, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Director of Finance is a member of the agency’s leadership team.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of accounting/finance experience which includes preparing and presenting budgets, cost projections, and financial analyses.

+ Experience managing organization or agency budgets.

+ Previous managerial, supervisory, or lead worker experience.

+ Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and business administration practices.

+ Knowledge or experience with governmental regulations related to financial transactions.

+ Ability to understand and interpret statistical and financial data for the purposes of monitoring, developing, recommending, implementing, and communicating financial policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, financial management, or related field.

+ Five or more years’ experience in the field of accounting or financial management.

+ Knowledge of federal and state rules and policies related to grant making and/or grants management.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications and the contributions they could make to the Arts Board. Cover letters can be uploaded during the application process.

This position requires successful completion of an employment reference check.

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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.