Working Title: Financial Analyst
Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 96125
Location : Vadnais Heights
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 : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Finance Fiscal Analyst
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking experienced Financial Analysts to join our Fiscal Analysis team. As DCT Financial Analysts, you will provide financial management expertise, support and direction by monitoring and analyzing spending trends and developing complex financial models to assist leadership in long range planning and executive decision making.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor expenditures and staffing levels of individual operating budgets, keeping budget managers and program managers apprised of current fiscal issues.
Develop financial reports and advise Program Directors and other DCT personnel in the analysis and interpretation of these reports.
Analyze income and expense reports to determine financial viability of programs/services and prepare forecasts to provide site administrators, Program Directors, and program Executives with information concerning the financial conditions of individual programs and services.
Develop financial training for DCT managers and supervisors to assure they have the tools necessary to understand their roles and responsibilities as budget managers.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or budget administration.
Experience must include:
Monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reconciling budgets, expenditures, or other financial data to support organizational or program decision-making.
Using Microsoft Excel to analyze financial or operational data, prepare reports, and communicate findings.
Using financial accounting systems and software such as SWIFT or Oracle.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Working knowledge of Minnesota statutes, statewide accounting practices and procedures.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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.
