Working Title: Title IV-E Lead Grant Accountant / Accounting Officer Principal
Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 96009
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 8/10/26. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 08/03/2026
Closing Date : 08/10/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/FOD Title IV - E
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 5%
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
**Statewide travel about 5 percentage of the time for conferences.
Under limited direction, this position serves as the State of Minnesota's primary fiscal authority and subject-matter expert for all federal Title IV-E Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Northstar Care for Children financial, reporting, claiming, and cost allocation activities. The incumbent directs statewide Title IV-E fiscal policy, interprets federal regulations, leads federal audit response and CAP negotiation, oversees the IV-E CB-496 quarterly reporting process, and ensures all DCYF Title IV-E claiming mechanisms are federally compliant, accurate, and audit-ready. Additionally, the position manages statewide fiscal operations for Group Facilities, the Placing Agencies Time Study (PATS), FFPSA facility eligibility, and related cost reporting processes. These projects serve as key sources of financial data used in Title IV-E claiming and cost allocation formulas.
Responsibilities include:
Interpret federal Title IV-E law, shaping fiscal policy, and ensuring Minnesota remains compliant with all federal requirements.
Advise DCYF leadership on complex financial, regulatory, and legislative matters that affect statewide claiming and federal reimbursement.
Ensure that Minnesota's Title IV-E programs operate within federal regulations and are prepared for federal audits and eligibility reviews.
Assist with cost allocation plan amendments, responds to federal audit inquiries, defends Minnesota's claiming methodologies, and develops strategies to resolve disputes or ensure compliance.
Oversight and management of all statewide financial operations associated with Title IV-E claiming and reporting.
Full administration of Minnesota's Group Facilities, Placing Agencies Time Study (PATS), and FFPSA-related facility eligibility processes. essential cost allocation and rate-setting data.
Fiscal oversight and support for the Northstar Care for Children program.
Manage and control the federal funds for the Title IV-E Foster Care Program Administration and Training Grant Awards
Providing expert consultation, training, and communication to counties, tribes, facilities, internal DCYF staff, and other stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial management, fiscal policy analysis, federal grant financial operations or related work (such as developing biennial and operating budgets, creating spending plans, establishing and maintaining government accounting systems, or managing the fiscal development, tracking, and renewal of state or federal grants). Experience must demonstrate the following:
Assisting with documentation and audit findings to ensure issues are accurately resolved.
Creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports, to internal and external stakeholders.
Budget planning and analysis systems.
Ability to research and interpret complex legislation.
Providing training and technical assistance to unit staff and other partners.
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience OR A Master's degree in accounting, finance or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) the State's accounting and procurement system.
Experience with the State's Enterprise Grant Management System.
Experience with SWIFT grants module, grant project identification/coding, reporting and management.
Experience with Grant Management Life Cycle.
Experience with indirect cost plans, rate setting, and/or cost allocations.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
