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Working Title: Finance Manager

Job Class: Manager 1

Agency: Attorney General's Office

+ **Job ID** : 89432

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/21/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Attorney Gen. / Administration

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.36 - $69.54 / hourly; $78,007 - $145,199 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Finance Manager to serve as the strategic leader overseeing all financial operations and obligations, ensuring effective management of resources and compliance with fiscal policies.

A successful candidate in this position will be able to:

+ Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all financial operations, planning, and policy development for the Office of the Attorney General (AGO).

+ Manage and supervise the finance team to ensure alignment with agency goals, uniform procedures, and effective performance management.

+ Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the AGO’s operating budget and multi-division spending plans.

+ Translate agency goals into financial strategies, operating plans, and reporting systems to support programmatic success.

+ Direct budget preparation processes, including biennial budgets and spending plans, ensuring consistency with policy and program objectives.

+ Ensure fiscal compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and financial policies through development and enforcement of internal controls and procedures.

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

+ Monitor expenditures and budget balances; recommend and implement corrective procedures to address variances or deficiencies.

+ Oversee procurement activities to ensure purchases are within budget and follow applicable guidelines.

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

+ Provide expert financial advice and consultation to agency leadership on use of resources, fiscal risks, and operational strategies.

+ Direct the development and analysis of financial reports, statements, and special studies for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Lead financial management of grants, contracts, and special funds to ensure compliance with program requirements and legislative intent.

+ 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

+ A minimum of four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience developing and implementing financial policies and internal controls, supervising financial teams, and mentoring staff

+ Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field AND four or more years of related financial/accounting work experience

+ OR six or more years of related financial/accounting work experience

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

+ Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applications; risk management and internal control principles; budgeting; financial reporting principles; and strategic planning concepts and methods

+ Experience working with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or similar financial reporting system

+ Strong writing skills to prepare agency financial publications and communications

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

+ Ability to:

+ clearly present complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, collaborate across divisions, and provide accurate, timely service to leadership and stakeholders.

+ to interact and build working relationships with others to include common courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, logical organization ideas, and working with people from different cultural/ethnic background

+ to show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4)

+ Project management skills, including managing multiple financial projects with defined timelines

+ Experience with contract and procurement oversight

+ Experience managing and reconciling grants, including federally issued grants

+ Experience in policy and legislative analysis, interpreting and advising on laws that impact financial operations

+ Ability to motivate and lead a team through collaboration and consensus to reinforce a culture of service, accountability, and innovation

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check

+ Education / License Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.