Job Information
State of Minnesota Financial Planning Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal in Bemidji, Minnesota
Working Title: Financial Planning Analyst
Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 85073
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 3/28/2025.
Date Posted : 03/22/2025
Closing Date : 03/28/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employment & Economic Development Department - MAPE
Division/Unit : CO Fiscal Management
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
The Financial Planning Analyst (FPA) provides budget and financial support during biennial budget, capital budget and legislative session including budgets, change items, federal funds summary, grants funding detail, departmental earnings, and fiscal notes development. The position develops and maintains DEED accounting structure and works with program areas to develop and enter budget information into the Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) throughout the fiscal year. The FPA assists with the development of annual operational budgets for assigned program areas and in the generation of financial budget to actual variance reporting and other federal reporting.
The FPA provides high-level technical expertise and oversight to the program areas for credible and consistent financial management for DEED. This expertise includes cost allocations, knowledge of state and federal financial requirements affecting the program areas, and as a resource for uniform guidance on administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements as it relates to DEED. This position also provides financial oversight and information/outcomes about grants/programs, and qualitative/quantitative performance indicators/outcomes.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years* of experience in accounting or finance within the last ten (10) years.
*Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience using a large, complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, IBM, Hyperion, CGI.
Experience performing financial planning, budget development, forecasting and/or analysis.
Experience in creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports, to varied audiences.
Skills in communication to interact and build partnerships with all levels of agency management, staff, and customers.
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience with the State of Minnesota's enterprise systems and tools such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management Application (SEMA4), Appropriation Management Application (AMA), Budget Planning and Analysis (BPAS), Capital Budget System (CBS), and/or Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS).
Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) for government.
Experience interpreting finance related state and federal laws and regulations.
Experience indirect cost plans, rate setting, and/or cost allocations/cost sharing.
Experience with advanced features of Excel such as pivot tables and formulas/functions such as VLOOKUP.
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
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver’s License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.