Working Title: Accounting Services Director
Job Class: Accounting Director
Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association
Job ID : 93299
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 : 04/04/2026
Closing Date : 04/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retirement Association / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MMA
Division/Unit : Personnel / Finance Division Directors
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
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.
At PERA, meaningful work meets a supportive team environment. Join a collaborative public-service organization dedicated to strengthening the retirement security of Minnesota's public employees.
This position is responsible for managing daily financial operations and supervising staff that perform those activities. This position will oversee:
Banking and cash management.
Accounts receivable and cash receipts.
Accounts payable and vendor payments.
Tax withholdings and filings.
Financial activity recorded in various accounting systems.
As delegated, this position will engage with the management team to evaluate, define, plan, and implement initiatives and best practices to improve financial management.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs and other dependencies. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at PERA's office in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.
Minimum Qualifications
*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrates fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Four (4) years of accounting experience consulting with senior leadership to support effective financial management with at least two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience acquired through managerial, supervisory, project management, or lead work positions.
**A bachelor's degree in accounting may substitute for one (1) year of accounting experience.
Experience must clearly demonstrate the following:
Experience with accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Experience with internal control frameworks and best practices sufficient to conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize risks.
Experience planning, organizing, and directing technical and administrative activities of staff and partners.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate complex financial information, policies, procedures, and standards effectively and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners at all levels.
Experience with Microsoft Excel (Ex: functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables and sort and filter functions).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor or master's degree in accounting.
Experience with Minnesota laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to financial management, governmental accounting, and plan governance.
Experience leading new initiatives that include integration with numerous partners.
Experience with public pension retirement plan design, function, and administration.
Experience obtaining data from large accounting systems such as the State's accounting system, SWIFT, or other similar systems.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.
