Salary : $105,739.24 - $158,608.86 Annually
Location : (Ramsey County Government Center) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Strategic Team
Division: Finance/Admin
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: exempt

Position Summary
This job description contains three functions 1) Division Director-Purchasing and Contracting 2) Division Director-Enterprise Accounting and Payroll 3) Division Director-Debt, Investment and Treasury.

This posting is for the Finance Division Director-Enterprise Accounting and Payroll.
These positions will direct and manage key divisions of the Finance Department including procurement, accounting, payroll, debt, investments and treasury for all of Ramsey County. This strategic leader will look for opportunities to innovate and improve financial processes county-wide; center equity in all of the work done in Finance; leverage systems to ensure financial work is done efficiently throughout the County; and be part of a dynamic leadership team. Responsible for the overall hiring, training, mentoring and coordination of work within the assigned division. Establish financial related policies and procedures for all Ramsey County service teams. Develop and deliver training to internal and external audiences and administratively support the division. Exemplify and demonstrate the underlying values of equity, inclusion, transparency, and efficiency. Lead county wide efforts in establishing and directing strategic plans with a consideration for racial equity in all work and in alignment with Ramsey County values, goals and strategic priorities.
Enterprise Accounting and Payroll

Division Director Enterprise Accounting and Payroll is a senior member of the Finance department leadership team and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position is responsible for directing, managing and monitoring the annual comprehensive financial report for Ramsey County. This position will be the accounting lead for the county and oversee all county financial related activities and serve as an advisor on formulating policy and financial decisions. This position will lead the accounting, collections and payroll teams and set standards for process. This position will oversee the financial related work of Ramsey County service team Controllers to ensure county wide accounting effectiveness and perform related duties as assigned.
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Flexible Workplace:
This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy

Examples of Work Performed

All Positions:

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines. Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

Enterprise Accounting and Payroll

1. Direct, develop, manage and monitor the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Ramsey County including working with all service teams on financial statements; establish guidelines and requirements for completion; review, approve and monitor expenditures and revenues across the county; identify and resolve problems to ensure the presentation of accurate and complete information consistent with state and federal law and county board policy and the distribution of resources to adequately meet legal mandates and good management practices.
2. Serve as the main point of contact for the County for the single audit, present financial reports and audit results to the Internal Audit Committee, Executive Team and Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
3. Act as the accounting lead for the County by overseeing finance related activities for the enterprise and serve as an advisor between Central Finance, Service Team Controllers, Auditors, and Deputy County Managers and departments; participate as a member of the Finance management team by providing guidance on formulating policy and financial decisions.
4. Lead the payroll team within Finance including working with Human Resources to set policies and standards for the payroll process.
5. Lead the collections team for Ramsey County including overseeing staff, setting the county-wide policy and working across the enterprise to increase collections.
6. Manage and prepare the development of ad-hoc and year-end financial reports and analysis of complex issues and decisions affecting the current and future operations of the County.
7. Analyze state and federal legislation to determine fiscal impact on the county.
8. Participate in the overall management of major system development and implementation for county-wide systems.
9. Participate as a member of county-wide project management teams to provide overall guidance to the development of projects, including reviewing and identifying financial impacts, major tasks and issues that need to be developed prior to implementation of the project.
10. Present to the Executive Team and Ramsey County Board on financial, audit and other related work.
11. Represent the Finance Team in meetings with state and federal officials.
12. Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls relating to cash receipts, collections and disbursements for the entire county.
13. Responsible for problem-solving and resolving high-visibility financial difficulties across the enterprise.
14. Oversee the financial related work of the service team Controllers and define and advise on what is needed to improve county-wide accounting effectiveness.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All): 1, 2

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All essential functions listed above as well as the assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Five years of progressive administration and management experience in public sector finance, procurement, accounting or auditing, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Finance Division Director will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Finance Division Director. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

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