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Working Title:

Accounting Director - Budget & Financial Reporting Manager

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification Title:

Accounting Director

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

RosemountInver Grove Heights

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$38.16 - $56.94

Complete Application Requirement — Please Read Before Applying

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

+ **Current Resume (Required)** : Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.

+ **Cover Letter (Optional)** : Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications

Salary Range Clarification

We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the Accounting Director (Budget & Financial Reporting Manager) position is $38.16 - $54.97/Hour; $79,678 - $114,777/Year. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Job Description

The Budget and Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the comprehensive development, implementation, monitoring, and control of the College's annual operating budget and capital improvement plan. This position plays a critical role in providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis and reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with MinnState policies and procedures, and actively supporting the College's strategic financial planning and decision-making processes.

The Manager serves on the College financial leadership team that provides a comprehensive range of financial services and business operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment with the College's mission and goals.

The manager provides direct leadership to the Budget & Financial Reporting Unit. The unit is responsible for budget forecasting, adjustments, amendments, and cash transfers, as well as contributing to the development and maintenance of financial policies and internal controls. The unit is also responsible for financial grants management and reporting, the administration of tuition and fee waivers, insurance-related financial processes, cost studies, course fees, receipt and expense corrections, and Workday costing allocations.

This position requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with a thorough understanding of financial principles and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Formal training in budgeting, financial analysis, statistical analysis, and forecasting.

+ Three years of professional experience in budget development and financial reporting.

+ Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and forecasting.

+ Strong understanding of financial policies and internal controls.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to design and manage complex spreadsheets, utilize advanced formulas and functions, create pivot tables and charts for data analysis, and apply data validation and conditional formatting to support financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. and other financial management software.

+ Understanding of accounting principles and practices.

+ Demonstrated success in promoting and supporting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values racial and ethnic diversity among all stakeholders and colleagues.

Preferred Qualification

+ Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

+ Experience in budget and financial reporting within a higher education or public sector environment.

+ Two years supervising people or demonstrated experience in lead role, coordinating the activities or a team to meet deadline and quality standards.

+ Experience with grant accounting and reporting.

+ Knowledge of business practices, regulations and principles for government contracting, grant management, and accounting and fiscal management.

+ Ability to analyze and resolve complex management and project related issues, including continuous improvement techniques and strategies.

+ Ability to create effective high performing teams through superior leadership skills.

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.

+ Experience with relevant financial systems used in higher education for student accounts, general ledger, payroll, and purchasing (e.g., ISRS, Workday, Bank Mobile, MBS).

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

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

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes; Based upon the need of the department.

Internal Applicants:

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

Contact:

If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at [email protected] or [email protected] and or at 651-423-8411.

If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Connect 700 Program:

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at [email protected] or [email protected] and or at 651-423-8411.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About

Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) and Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

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:

02-11-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

12-31-2025

Close Date:

01-22-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]