Working Title: Budget Operations Supervisor - Accounting Director
Job Class: Accounting Director
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 92935
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 03/19/2026.
Date Posted : 03/19/2026
Closing Date : 03/25/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Financial Management / Budget Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / annually
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
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.
Join Our Impactful Team at the Minnesota Department of Health!
Are you ready to make a real difference for all Minnesotans? The Minnesota Department of Health's Financial Management Division is seeking a talented and motivated Budget Operations Supervisor to lead our financial oversight and help shape the future of public health in Minnesota!
As a key member of our team, you'll oversee the management of our $580 million annual budget, ensuring that grants, contracts, and funds are handled with precision and integrity. You'll supervise the Budget Operations Unit, guiding budget setup, monitoring, and reporting in SWIFT, and ensuring compliance with federal and state standards.
Working as the Budget Operations Supervisor, you will:
Maintain a clear and efficient chart of accounts.
Assure that all budgeting, spending, and reporting transactions are accurately recorded in the state accounting system.
Assure that federal, state, and non-governmental standards are met in funding applications, grant awards, and gift acceptance forms.
Review and verify that program and grant managers have access to timely financial status reports.
Direct related financial activities such as intra-agency billing.
Adhere to applicable laws, rules, policies, and guidelines.
Provide clear and effective communication with departmental staff and federal agency contacts.
The Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) exempts employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement to help the State of Minnesota benefit from top talent in every corner of the state.
MDH relies heavily on grant funding, in addition to state appropriated dollars. As an agency, we continually monitor funding levels and navigate some degree of uncertainty to grant cycles and the impact of the grant funding on program priorities. This position is currently funded and approved to be filled. While the position is funded, at this time, future funding is dependent on the continuation of our funding sources. The Minnesota Department of Health works proactively to sustain programs and maintain our workforce, to avoid reductions in force to the very best of our ability. In the event of a loss of funding resulting in a necessary workforce reduction, that process is governed by our collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Four (4) years of accounting, budgeting, or financial management experience to include the following areas of responsibility:
Accounting procedures sufficient to complete forms and documents that comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) standards and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
Proficient in the use of SWIFT online financial, procurement, and reporting system used by the State of Minnesota.
Experience supervising and developing staff.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:
Experience with and ability to develop and implement procedures to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations and independently carry out department objectives with only limited supervision.
Experience working with high-level stakeholders, including federal agencies and legislative bodies.
Education Equivalencies:
Associate degree in accounting, Financial Management or closely related field of study will substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Financial Management or closely related field of study will substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Master's degree in accounting, Financial Management or closely related field of study will substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Doctorate degree in accounting, Financial Management or closely related field of study will substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building reports in the State of Minnesota Data Warehouse/OBIEE system.
Thorough knowledge of the Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS).
Thorough knowledge of the Appropriation Maintenance Application (AMA) in the SWIFT system.
Understanding of federal and state funding regulations, including the Single Audit Act and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act.
Additional Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of a background check and reference check.
Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
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.
