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Working Title: Commerce Chief Financial Officer

Job Class: Agency Chief Financial Officer

Agency: Commerce Department

+ **Job ID** : 91191

+ **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** : 01/03/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/23/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Administration / Financial Management

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $51.96 - $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 - $155,639 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **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 Chief Financial Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all Commerce functions. This includes budget development, fiscal policy, fiscal note coordination and offers oversight for procurement, contracting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, internal controls for financial transactions and all other financial services.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of strategic, high-level management and leadership experience that includes:

+ Experience in budget development, financial reporting, funding strategy, revenue/cost-forecasting, risk management and internal controls or related field.

+ Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff.

*Leadership experience must be at the managerial or supervisory level.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Advanced Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to direct accurate and timely financial transactions and reporting.

+ Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to exercise sound judgment and apply legal and regulatory requirements in making decisions.

+ At least two years of Experience working with the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), the Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4) and the state Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS) or equivalent.

+ Advanced ability to interpret policies, regulations, and contracts to adapt, apply, and enforce them.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and key contacts within the department, at other state departments, other units of government and private entities, including ability to communicate complex financial information, policies procedures and standards effectively.

+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) sufficient to analyze financial data and create reports in plain language.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration/management and an understanding of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to financial services.

+ Previous experience in the Insurance, Banking, Energy, Weights and Measures, and/or Enforcement industry.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, and laptop computer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.