Budget Operations Manager - Financial Management Director

Budget Operations Manager

Join the Minnesota Department of Health's Financial Management Division to manage the department's budget operations functions, including fund management; annual spending plan development and implementation; financial reporting; and leadership on budget forecasting and analysis to support sound budget management. This position serves as a department representative on fiscal matters to the Governor's Office, Minnesota Management & Budget, and on interagency committees.

Working as the Budget Operations Manager within our Budget Operations team, you will:

• Manage the Budget Operations section so that staff are provided adequate resources, training, direction, and supervision to enable them to meet division objectives and to fulfill the MDH mission.
• Prepare, implement, and manage the agency's annual spending plan across all divisions, so that allocations are prepared in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with the priority goals of the Executive Office, and in adherence to the intent of the legislature. Ensure a "seamless" overall agency budget environment from biennial budget development to spending plan development that is responsive to the needs of all who interact with the budget.
• Oversee staff who conduct budget analysis and monitor activities at the fund, appropriation, and financial department level.
• Provide direction of policies, processes, and analysis to support sound budget decision-making and budget management.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned so that projects, assignments, or other requirements are accomplished by established deadlines and within the scope of the assignment.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office must work in-office at least 50% of the time each month.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of work experience in public financial operations in the areas of: accounting, budgeting, cost allocation, expense/revenue forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, or similar functions within an organization.
• AND
• Two (2) years of experience supervising staff in the areas of accounting, budgeting, cost allocation, expense/revenue forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, or similar functions within an organization.

Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• In depth knowledge of public sector financial management processes, standards, and principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to establish effective working relationships and with the ability to communicate necessary information to employees, managers, supervisors, customers, and peers.
• Ability to plan strategically sufficient to visualize and articulate long-range goals and objectives to provide directions and support to project teams and facilitate planning and development process to achieve.
• Ability to model and represent to staff the agency values regarding diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive working knowledge of the state's financial management systems, including the SWIFT accounting system, BPAS budgeting system, AMA appropriation management system, and the Data Warehouse.
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota financial-related laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience with data visualization methods and systems for presenting financial management information.
• Experience completing financial statements and/or certifications, financial reporting, fund/account statements, and/or business/rate plans.
• Knowledgeable of the state and federal legislative and appropriations processes.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.