Chief Deputy Treasurer/Investment Officer

About the role

As primary investment officer, this position oversees the county investment portfolio to provide the highest investment return with maximum security while meeting daily cash flow demands in accordance with all regulations governing the investment of public funds in Minnesota. The position manages the treasury functions of the department with the supervision of property tax billing, tax collection, cash disbursements, tax settlements, banking agreements, banking transactions, vital statistics, notary recording, and marriage license issuance.

Responsibilities

• Manages the investment portfolio including preparation of annual budget forecasts, monthly and periodic portfolio performance reporting, reviewing and recommending updates to investment policies, monitoring depositories and collateral pledges, managing broker relationships, prepares cash forecast, maintains investment instrument documents, prepares interest receipts, conducts daily transactions, and completes year-end accounting tasks for audit and annual financial statement preparation.
• Position oversees all checking, savings, credit cards, and investment accounts, including banking agreements, banking authorizations, and daily ACH and wire transactions, to ensure accurate balances to the accounting system.
• Responsible for property tax collection, statutory fee collection, and tax payment posting processes, including electronic customer payment options.
• Supervises staff assigned to the treasury, vital statistics, notary recording, and marriage license issuance functions.
• Coordinates the distribution of tax settlements with taxing districts.
• Responds to taxpayer inquiries, and performs miscellaneous duties including annual missing heirs reporting, mobile home clearance, trust fund reporting, worthless check processing, and delinquent personal property tax collection.
• Represents the department at tax user groups and professional association meetings.
• Oversees daily operations of the Auditor-Treasurer Recorder department in the absence of the auditor-treasurer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Must have knowledge of government accounting practices, the Minnesota property tax system, public investment practices, and restrictions, and be able to attain a good working knowledge of Minnesota statutes specific to Auditor-Treasurer duties.
• Supervisory and office management skills are required.
• Must have excellent personal computer skills and the ability to use and understand complex property tax, accounting, and other computer systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are also required for contact with staff, customers, and computer user group participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field and have at least three years of progressive related management experience.
• Must be able to attain specialized certifications when required by law in areas of job assignments.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Hourly Range: $48.07 - $63.72

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 4:30 PM 2026