Working Title: Chief Finance Officer
Job Class: Human Servicers Manager 5
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 90193
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 : 11/11/2025
Closing Date : 12/01/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / DHS Commissioner's Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $53.91 - $77.26 / hourly; $112,564 - $161,318 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
This position exists to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Human Services (DHS). This includes providing strategic and operational direction to all aspects of budget development and administration, financial operations, fiscal impact of policy issues for the agency, forecasting and reporting of expenditures, assessment of cost effectiveness, procurement policy oversight and policy, and financial analyses associated with the financial operations and obligations of the agency.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Serve as the agency's lead financial analyst and consultant to provide expert fiscal advice, guidance, and strategies to the agency leadership and agency fiscal staff.
Develop and administer financial policy, the biennial budget and spending plans to ensure that fiscal, policy and program implications are considered in the planning process and reflected in the agency's budget and legislative priorities.
Provide overall leadership to the division to ensure support, expertise, and decision-analysis to the EMT, SST agency directors and managers, and the Budget and Legislative Work Group concerning financial policy decisions and agency-wide program planning.
Coordinate the linkages between the agency's budget and legislative proposals to ensure that the appropriate financing strategies are in place to support the department's program and policy initiatives.
Plan and direct the design and execution of major organizational studies and analyses that ensure improved financial and organizational structure and accountability of DHS programs.
Provide managerial leadership and direction to the CFO division to ensure DHS objectives are met in the most efficient and effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Managerial Experience
AND
Five (5) years of financial management experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.
Experience must demonstrate:
Building, mentoring and leading finance teams.
Demonstrated track record overseeing operating and capital/financial budgets.
Development and management of financial policy, financial reporting, budgeting, funding strategy, revenue/cost-forecasting, risk management, and internal controls.
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GAAP) and internal control frameworks.
Communication and presentation skills sufficient to prepare informative presentations to executives and other stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with computer systems and applications such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), BPAS (Budget Planning and Analysis System), Power BI, MS Access.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar certification.
Experience directing contract and grant financials, negotiations, compliance, reporting, and audit coordination.
Experience providing legislative support, including preparing fiscal notes and presenting testimony.
Experience with state finance statutes.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
