Working Title: Accounting Operations Supervisor, Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 96146
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 : 08/07/2026
Closing Date : 08/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector (OIG)-ADM Position Control
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / 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 Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.
**This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
The Accounting Operations Supervisor serves as the supervisory and technical lead for the Financial Operations unit within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Directly supervise a team of financial professionals responsible for budget management, revenue oversight, financial systems and
Provide the integrative leadership necessary to ensure that OIG's financial operations functions as a coherent, accountable and audit-ready enterprise.
Combines seasoned professional expertise in governmental fiscal and budgetary analysis.
Hire, train, direct, evaluate and develop staff.
Contribute an advanced analytical capability to financial forecasting, budget development, internal controls design and enterprise finance structure.
Inform OIG executive leadership and the OIG Enterprise Operations Manager on financial matters necessary for decision-making, long-range planning and the effective delivery of OIG's mission to protect the integrity of DHS programs and services.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Demonstrated leadership experience
Leadership experience can include:
Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
o 100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Four (4) years of experience oversee the development, analysis, and/or forecasting of divisional operating budgets.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Supervisory leadership, including the hiring, training, directing, evaluating and developing a team of staff.
Support the budget development process and/or calendar, providing technical analysis, historical data, trend projections and/or narrative justification.
Review and approve or deny general ledger transfers, ensuring accuracy, proper coding and/or alignment with applicable financial policies and/or budget structures.
Design accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows and/or approval structures.
Analyze financial data, synthesize findings across program areas and systems, draw conclusions and make recommendations to management.
Design and implement financial systems, workflows and internal controls.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of government financial regulations, fiscal analysis and financial reporting, including MMB financial policies and procedures, statewide budget development processes and Departmental Earnings requirements.
Understanding of Minnesota Statutes, Session Laws and Rules pertaining to state budgeting, financial management and internal controls, including M.S. 16A and related fiscal provisions.
Knowledge of state financial systems and OIG enterprise data structures, including SWIFT, general ledger architecture, Chart of Accounts conventions, revenue and expense coding systems, and OIG-specific financial platforms.
Understanding of internal control frameworks, audit standards and compliance requirements applicable to state agency financial operations, including encumbrance control, reconciliation standards and audit readiness practices.
Skilled at written and verbal communication, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences ranging from unit staff to OIG executive leadership and external oversight bodies.
Understand and maintain confidential and private information in strict accordance with applicable protocols, policies, procedures and regulations.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
Criminal background check
Reference check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
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.
