Financial Services Supervisor - Accounting Director

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Supervisor of Financial Services in the Department of Health. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a significant budget, ensure compliance with federal and state standards, and contribute to the health and well-being of Minnesotans. As the Supervisor of the Financial Services Unit, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial compliance, reporting, and related fiscal activities for the Department's annual budget. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with internal and external partners, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial operations, grants, and federal awards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Financial Services Unit, fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the department's federal and non-federal grant processes, ensuring timely and compliant application submissions and financial reporting.
• Manage federal and state compliance activities, including the Single Audit Act and Funding Accountability and Transparency Act.
• Direct financial activities such as time reporting, labor distribution, and cash flow monitoring.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures to support federal and non-federal award processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate financial risks.
• Oversee agency-wide financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for reports like SEFA, GASB, and CAFR.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, federal agencies, auditors, and other external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff, promoting professional development and high-performance standards.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment aligned with the department's mission to advance health equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of accounting or financial management experience to include the following areas of responsibility:

• Accounting procedures, including preparing and completing forms and documents that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards, and maintaining complete financial records.
• Leadership experience in accounting or financial management roles, demonstrated by supervising teams of staff members, leading financial projects or managing cross-functional partner communications.

A related degree will substitute for experience as follows: Doctorate or Juris Doctor degree may substitute for two years of experience; master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; associate degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Qualifications to be Assessed at Interview

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills necessary to establish effective working relationships with managers, employees, work groups, and external entities.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaboration across multiple levels of staff and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing reports, policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Experience using SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools) for online financial, procurement, and reporting activities within the State of Minnesota.
• Experience building reports in the State of Minnesota's Data Warehouse/OBIEE system.
• Familiarity with the Appropriations Maintenance Application (AMA), demonstrated by at least 1 year of practical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience developing and implementing procedures aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of fiscal operations.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Telework Information

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Funding Information

MDH relies heavily on grant funding, in addition to state appropriated dollars. As an agency, we continually monitor funding levels and navigate some degree of uncertainty related to grant cycles and the impact of the grant funding on program priorities. This position is currently funded and approved to be filled. While the position is funded at this time, future funding is dependent on the continuation of our funding sources. The Minnesota Department of Health works proactively to sustain programs and maintain our workforce, to avoid reductions in force to the very best of our ability. In the event of a loss of funding resulting in a necessary workforce reduction, that process is governed by our collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• 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
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care