**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position**

***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies*** ***This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.*** This position supports the financial oversight and fiscal policy leadership for the programs and grants assigned to the incumbent. Specifically, this position will development and maintain financial reporting requirements to ensure proper reporting of expenditures related to the portfolio, and report to grantor and/or sponsors the financial information within appropriate specified parameters. This position will provide technical assistance to stakeholders for programs and grants in the position's portfolio. The position will develop and update processes, policies, and procedures to ensure programs and grants are operated in accordance with Department objectives and policies. This includes the evaluation of available data to make recommendations to streamline reporting and to develop new reporting instruments to achieve Department objective while maintaining sound fiscal stewardship of State, Federal, and Foundation funds.

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.** One (1) year of professional accounting experience; OR Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional accounting experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and two (2) years advanced technical or paraprofessional accounting experience; OR Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; AND Experience must demonstrate the following: • Accounting experience with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Process improvement and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support efficient and consistent workflows. • Strong technical and analytical skills that include data visualization tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Automate, Power BI, Tableau or similar tool. • Working with financial systems such as SWIFT, Peoplesoft or similar system. • Ability to assist with audits and financial reviews, including responding to routine inquiries to ensure compliance. • Ability to review and interpret fiscal data, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions, supported by solid organizational and communication skills.

• Grant accounting experience with working knowledge of grant compliance requirements. • Experience analyzing and interpreting complex fiscal reports and records for adherence and conformance to federal laws, state statutes, and department policies. • Communication skills that demonstrate the ability for clear and persuasive presentations to both internal and external audiences, including written and verbal skills to train other staff, answer questions. • Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities. • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.