JOB SUMMARY

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the agency’s $400M+ biennial budget. As head of the Financial Management Division, the CFO will direct all aspects of budgeting, financial reporting, accounting operations, grants and contracts, and capital improvement funding. This executive role serves as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership, ensuring that financial strategies align with agency priorities and legislative mandates. The CFO will lead a high-performing finance team, foster collaborative relationships with state partners and external stakeholders, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. This position demands a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights and drive organizational excellence in service to Minnesota’s veterans and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Agency Operating Budgets: Oversee preparation, monitoring, and reporting of biennial and supplemental budgets. The agency operating budget includes 12 outstate facilities.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure timely financial statements, fiscal analyses, and capital asset management.
• Transaction Processing: Supervise payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and encumbrance workflows.
• Contract & Grant Management: Direct financial aspects of contract negotiations, grant agreements, and compliance.
• Capital Improvement & Legislative Support: Lead capital project budgeting, fiscal note development, and legislative testimony and reporting.

This position requires the incumbent to be on site at 20 W 12th Street, St. Paul at least 50% or more of the time with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of experience in financial management, including experience in a leadership or supervisory/managerial role
• Experience building, mentoring and leading finance teams
• Demonstrated track record overseeing operating and capital/financial budgets
• Experience managing financial operations such as: budgeting, financial reporting, transaction processing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital asset management
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GAAP) and internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of principles and methods used in the analysis and development of financial forecasting and budgeting
• Communication and presentation skills sufficient to prepare informative presentations to executives and other stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with computer systems and applications such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), BPAS (Budget Planning and Analysis System), Power BI, MS Access.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar certification
• Experience directing contract and grant financials, negotiations, compliance, reporting, and audit coordination
• Experience providing legislative support, including preparing fiscal notes and presenting testimony
• Experience with state finance statutes
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant’s former employer(s).
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Finalists may be required to pass drivers license check.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Agency Operating Budgets: Oversee preparation, monitoring, and reporting of biennial and supplemental budgets. The agency operating budget includes 12 outstate facilities.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure timely financial statements, fiscal analyses, and capital asset management.
• Transaction Processing: Supervise payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and encumbrance workflows.
• Contract & Grant Management: Direct financial aspects of contract negotiations, grant agreements, and compliance.
• Capital Improvement & Legislative Support: Lead capital project budgeting, fiscal note development, and legislative testimony and reporting