Job Details

Working Title: Shared Financial Services Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 95428
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/07/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Office of Enterprise Tech / Financial Management
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $50.04 - $71.75 / hourly; $104,483 - $149,814 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Managerial Plan
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

As the Shared Financial Services Manager, this position will lead and oversee financial reporting and financial operations, including maintenance of the general ledger, billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll. This position will also coordinate the year-end close process and new fiscal year setup, ensuring transactions, balances, budgets, and system configurations are completed accurately and on schedule.

This position will oversee the preparation of fiscal notes, legislative reports, executive financial reports, and comparable financial analyses for governing bodies and senior leadership.

This position will coordinate the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and related disclosures for inclusion in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in accordance with Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) guidance and applicable GAAP and GASB requirements.

This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving financial policies, procedures, processes, systems, reporting tools, and internal controls to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and accountability. This position will also support and coordinate financial and compliance audits, respond to audit requests and findings, and ensure the timely preparation of supporting documentation.

This position will ensure financial reporting and financial operations comply with federal directives, state law, GAAP, GASB standards, MMB guidance, and department policies, while promoting sound stewardship of public funds and the timely delivery of accurate fiscal information.

In addition, this position will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic counsel to MNIT's Chief Financial Officer on fiscal policy, financial management, audit matters, and operational issues necessary to support the complex administrative, reporting, and programmatic requirements of statewide financial operations.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 Robert St. N., Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:

• Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
• Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here :

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated leadership experience, which may include serving as a supervisor or team lead in a complex public-sector finance division involving several of the following functions: financial reporting, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and asset management.

Experience must include:

• Experience maintaining public-sector general ledgers for multiple state fund types;leading fiscal year-end and other financial close processesand the setup of new fiscal-year budgetsandaccounts,andpreparing and reviewing accrual-based financial statements in accordance with applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, including the Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet), Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position (Income Statement), Statement of Cash Flows, and financial statement notes and disclosures.
• Experience leading and working effectively with financial operations teams(likepayroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable,billing, audit,financial reporting)including providing advice and guidance,establishingpriorities, providing technical direction, resolving operational issues, and ensuringtimely,accurate, and compliant financial activities.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and implementing GASB accounting standards in a large, complex organization, including ensuring compliance with federal directives, state laws, GASB requirements, and state and agency financial policies; supporting financial audits; and developing, implementing, or improving financial policies, procedures, processes, systems, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Experience performing complex financial analysis and reporting, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills toidentifyissues, evaluate alternatives, assess financial and operational impacts and risks, and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing and presenting financial reports to leadership and other stakeholders, and communicating complex financial, accounting, and analytical information to non-financial audiences, including translating technical information into clear business impacts, options, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change.
• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, complemented by formal or informal leadership and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences and high-performing results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in active or inactive status.
• Experience using data analytics to support financial decision-making, performance measures, or strategic planning, specifically experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience using State of Minnesota or comparable large-scale enterprise financial systems, such as SWIFT.
• Experience preparing fiscal notes, legislative reports, executive financial reports, or comparable financial analyses for governing bodies and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial regulations, governmental accounting standards, government contracting principles, and IT-related financial practices.
• Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Other legally required checks

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 [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at w [email protected] .

Connect 700 Program

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 Human Resources at w [email protected] .

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:

1. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
2. Meet all of the RSV criteria.
3. Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: w [email protected]

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:

1. Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
2. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
3. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
4. You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: w [email protected]

Current State Employees

• Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

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