Job Details Working Title: Agency Chief Financial Officer Job Class: Agency Chief Financial Officer Agency: Revenue Dept - Job ID: 97909
- Location: St. Paul, MN
- Telework Eligible: Yes, hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
- Date Posted: 10/27/2026
- Closing Date: 11/17/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial
- Division/Unit: Financial Management / Financial Management Division
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $53.66 - $76.98 / hourly; $112,042 - $160,734 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Minnesota Department of Revenue manages the state's revenue system and administers state tax laws. We manage over 30 different taxes and collect more than $33 billion annually that pays for education, local government aid, property tax relief, social service programs, highways, economic development incentives, and other state operations.
The Department of Revenue is looking for a Chief Financial Officer that has a strong focus on relationship management, stakeholder and customer engagement and satisfaction, strategic partnership, process management, and change leadership qualities. We are looking for someone that champions operational excellence through continuous process improvement efforts that improve financial decision making, while increasing the accuracy and efficiency of fiscal operations.
This key leadership role provides strategic financial direction and services for the Department of Revenue and serves to move the agency toward realizing its mission, vision and strategies through strategic plans and aligned work objectives. This leadership position directs the Financial Management Division to ensure sound financial reporting, policies and procedures, and strong internal controls are in place for all financial aspects of the department while maintaining excellent customer service. As the leader of all financial aspects of the department, this position develops a highly functioning team within a hybrid work environment that is mission focused and provides timely, accurate, and efficient services in the following areas: agency biennial, supplemental and annual budgets, revenue accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, encumbrances, contract and grant agreements, and financial reporting.
Telework Info: This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.
Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Public Administration, Economics, or related field AND six (6) years of high-level management leadership experience that includes supervising and managing employees and financial management, analysis, and reporting.(A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience, Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience)
OR
Nine (9) or more years of advanced professional experience that includes leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience in organizational accounting, finance, budget and/or financial reporting.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Development and use of business and financial analytics to support operations decisions.
- Effective use of financial accountability and reporting systems.
- Application and use of internal controls.
- Development of organization, program, or product budgets.
- Experience leading organization-wide financial planning efforts and establishing process timelines and deliverables.
- Knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills:
- Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CGFM, or CGMA.
- Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-level financial planning and analysis functions, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and development of data-driven insights used for strategic decision-making.
- Experience overseeing complex governmental budgeting processes, including development, monitoring, and reporting of multi-fund, multi-biennium budgets.
- Experience leading or directing revenue accounting or large-scale financial operations involving high-volume transactional systems.
- Demonstrated experience creating or overseeing organization-wide financial policies, internal controls, and procedures supporting fiscal stewardship and statutory compliance.
- Applied knowledge of governmental GAAP, GASB standards, and public-sector accounting principles.
- Experience leading large-scale financial system implementations, upgrades, or integrations across multiple divisions.
Leadership Experience:
- Experience leading a multi-disciplinary financial organization of significant size and complexity (e.g., budget, accounting, revenue accounting, reporting, or audit units).
- Demonstrated success managing and developing leaders and teams, including performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
- Proven experience driving organization-wide process improvements or operational transformation efforts within a large organization (approx. 500+ employees).
- Experience representing financial information to executive leadership, legislative bodies, oversight agencies, or public audiences, with the ability to explain complex financial content to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal divisions, external agencies, and community or governmental stakeholders.
- Experience fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equity-driven workplace, including working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensuring equitable operational and leadership practices
Physical Requirements Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Jessica Pearo at jessica.pearo@state.mn.us or 651-556-4084 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jessica Pearo at jessica.pearo@state.mn.us .
If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at revenue.eai@state.mn.us .
