Working Title: Accounting Operations Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 90380
Location : Various*
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and to all MPCA employees eligible to interest bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and email patty.atchison@state.mn.us by 11/26/2025
Date Posted : 11/20/2025
Closing Date : 12/03/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MMA
Division/Unit : Operations Division / Financial Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / annually
Job Class Option : Accounting
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
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
*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, or Mankato.
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.
As the accounting operations supervisor at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), this position will supervise the accounting unit that conduct the following activities: accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, special and business expenses and the revolving loan programs. Act as a lead user of the state's financial management system, Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), and the Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4). Participate in planning, developing, and implementing e-business applications for financial and accounting operations. Generate accounting and financial reports from SWIFT and the state's financial data warehouse. Assist staff at all levels in the agency with accounting and financial management questions and issues.
While the position location can be assigned to one of the offices listed, there will be times that the position will be required to travel to the St. Paul office.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of advanced professional accounting experience including demonstrative experience in Statewide systems including: Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Information Access Warehouse (IA), and Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4) or similar accounting and financial planning systems used in other government operations.
Experience connecting financial reporting to strategic and operational planning.
Supervisory or leadership skills sufficient to lead a diverse group of individuals in a hybrid environment such as effectively supervise, plan, assign, and direct the work of others; and effectively delegate responsibility, monitor progress, mentor, and develop employees.
Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts verbally and in writing, with strong customer service orientation, initiative, resourcefulness and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of:
State accounting policies, principles and practices, and relevant state statutes.
State contracting, purchasing and procurement policies and practices.
Federal budgeting and accounting practices, auditing, and financial reporting requirements.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant business administration field of study.
Experience in accounting/financial auditing or business management with financial accounting activities to include preparing and interpreting complex fiscal reports, recognizing problems and working toward solutions (i.e. investigating financial issues using analytical methods and skills).
Experience in the principles, theories and techniques of acquisitions, contract management, and materials management.
Experience in leading project teams focused on financial operations, issues, and problem solving to include team development, consensus building and negotiation.
Strong written and verbal communications skills to establish effective working relationships with fellow supervisors, managers, division directors, the public, and federal and state agencies and local units of government.
Additional Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification where applicable
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.
