Capital Highway Program Accounting Manager - Transportation Finance Manager

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor and will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

About the role

This position manages the Capital Highway project accounting functions for the agency, including partnerships, inter-agency and municipal agreements, capital highway construction revenue deposits, collections, construction contracts, state aid funds accounting, land acquisition accounting, FHWA grant accounting, accounting systems integrity and operations, job costing, project accounting, and major complex project billing. This position provides financial expertise to national, state and department wide financial management efforts and is responsible for interpreting statutes and developing and implementing financial policies to align with statute.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Highway project accounting functions, including partnerships, inter-agency and municipal agreements.
• Oversee capital highway construction revenue deposits, collections, and construction contracts.
• Handle state aid funds accounting, land acquisition accounting, and FHWA grant accounting.
• Maintain accounting systems integrity and operations, job costing, project accounting, and major complex project billing.
• Provide financial expertise to national, state, and department-wide financial management efforts.
• Interpret statutes and develop and implement financial policies to align with statute.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of managerial experience OR
• Three years of professional supervisory experience OR
• Four years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates:
• Experience with the legislative process.
• Experience developing and planning large and complex operational budgets.
• Experience managing financial forecasts and fiscal planning activities.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.
• All candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which may include SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification, and/or a drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF, and 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.
  • MnDOT Student Loan Reimbursement Program.
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including:
  • Mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Pay

$46.51 - $66.81 / hourly; $97,112 - $139,499 / annually

Schedule

• Full-time, unlimited (regular) position.
• Day shift: Monday - Friday.
• No travel required.