Working Title: Budget Director
Job Class: Financial Services Director
Agency: Labor & Industry Dept
Job ID : 92638
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 : 03/09/2026
Closing Date : 03/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor Industry-Managerial
Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Financial Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.03 - $63.35 / hourly; $91,935 - $132,275 / 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 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 hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position, the primary work location is St Paul, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.
The Budget Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Department of Labor and Industry's financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, compliance, and efficient management of budgeting, accounts receivable, grants, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities include:
Division leadership and staff supervision
Planning, implementing, and management of budgeting, accounts receivable, grants and financial reporting services
Policy and procedure development, continuous improvement, program metric development and monitoring, and training
Developing and managing the agency's annual and biennial budgets
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of managerial or advanced supervisory experience* in Accounting, Financial Management, or Business Administration
*Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience
Demonstrated leadership experience sufficient to effectively supervise and direct the work of assigned staff
Coaching, mentoring, and/or developing staff while building relationships.
Leading teams to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, or goal accomplishment.
Managing the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department.
Understanding of staff development, supervision, and team building.
*Demonstrated leadership experience may include any of the following:
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*
Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must also include:
1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
In addition to the above experience, applicants will be evaluated on and must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
Experience with principles of accounting, budgeting, and government procurement systems sufficient to monitor agency budgets
Experience using accounting systems, such as the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or other private or governmental accounting system sufficient to analyze, interpret, reconcile, and audit complex financial data
Knowledge of annual and biennial budgeting processes for the state
Knowledge of financial policies, budgets, funding strategies, revenue/cost forecasting, administrative procedures, financial processes and controls and other related functions
Knowledge of statutes and rules covering state employees, contracting and grant funding procedures, and Federal IRS regulations
Human relations skills to develop and maintain productive working relationships with diverse staff, stakeholders, and clientele
Communication skills sufficient to draft correspondence, policies and procedures, write technical and legal reports, and communicate information to individuals or groups
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Policy, Economics or related field
Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL)
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver's License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.
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.
