Job Class: Accounting Director
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 87562
Location : Roseville
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/17/2025
Closing Date : 07/23/2025
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC MINNCOR Chief Fin Officer
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
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.
This position serves as a senior leader in the Department of Corrections' (DOC's) finance department and is responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent accounting and finance operations for MINNCOR Industries. Responsibilities include:
Manage the operation of the MINNCOR financial services team so that general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, inventories, and cashiering are provided and appropriate financial management policies, records, and internal controls are maintained.
Supervise and direct the work of the MINNCOR finance services team, ensuring that financial transactions and reporting are correct and timely, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) reporting is accurate between MINNCOR ERP and State of MN ERP.
Assist CFO with the development of revenue budgets and spending plans for various MINNCOR industry programs and business units.
Direct and manage the development and maintenance of documentation for internal control standards related to fiscal management within MINNCOR.
This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week following successful completion of the probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .
Four (4) years of accounting or financial management experience.
Note: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field may substitute for one-and-a-half (1.5) years of experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience, which may include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI).
Applicants who meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Advanced knowledge of and experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for both governmental (fund) and industry manufacturing (accrual double-entry manufacturing).
Ability to prepare and interpret complex financial schedules and reports and communicate and explain financial information and requirements to nonfinancial personnel.
Experience with financial systems, dashboards, and process improvement.
Skill in cross-functional collaboration and managing organizational change.
Effective communication skills with a values-driven, results-oriented leadership style.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.
Six (6) or more years of accounting or financial management experience.
Thorough operating knowledge of Enterprise Resource Systems and accounting/personnel systems such as SWIFT, Epicor, and SEMA4.
Knowledge of State policies and procedures related to fiscal contract management, data processing, fees, and inventory control.
Supervisory experience in a union environment.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
