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Working Title: Financial Coordinator Team Lead - Accounting Officer Coordinator

Job Class: Accounting Officer Coordinator

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 91072

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 01/09/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/29/2026

+ **Bid Open:** 01/09/2026

+ **Bid Close:** 01/15/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Agency Finance/ Accounting Services

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $35.96 - $53.32 / hourly; $75,084 - $111,332 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.

This position provides in-depth budget and financial analysis for MDE funds so agency leadership/management/staff are able make informed financial decisions and take action. This position helps ensure that the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state, and other funds in a manner that is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. This position is required to review and monitor budgets for state and federal funds, prepare and interpret budget related reports, advise agency personnel on procedures, and coordinate fiscal year end closing requirements as it relates to all assigned agency funding. This position provides advanced level financial analysis and performs long range strategic planning.

This posting may be used to fill two (2) positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four years of professional experience in a financial management role

OR

A Bachelor's or master's degree and three years professional experience in a financial management role

Experience must include:

+ Experience preparing and reviewing budgets and/or fiscal reports sufficient to identify problems quickly, research and evaluate relevant issues and formulate solutions;

+ Grants management experience, includes managing federal or non-federal funding;

+ Experience with large-scale accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with state legislative processes, relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of state and federal funds;

+ Experience with the state of Minnesota Financial Systems Including Budget & Analysis System (BPAS), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4), Appropriation Maintenance Application (AMA), Statewide Integrate Financial Tools (SWIFT);

+ Strong working knowledge of Oracle Business Intelligent Enterprise Edition.

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.