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Minnesota Department of Agriculture · 7 hours ago

Accounting Officer Principal - Principal Financial Advisor

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$32.40/hr - $47.76/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking a Principal Financial Advisor to provide in-depth budget and financial analysis for agency leadership. This role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing budget reports, and assisting with strategic planning and resource utilization.

AgricultureAgTechGovernment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide in-depth budget and financial analysis for MN Department of Agriculture (MDA) funds

Help ensure that the agency meets its obligations in managing federal, state, and other funds

Develop expert level knowledge of the agency’s budget to provide high-level analysis and expert advice on fiscal questions

Review and monitor budgets for all MDA funds

Prepare and interpret budget related reports

Advise agency personnel on procedures

Coordinate fiscal year end closing requirements as it relates to all assigned agency funding

Prepare and maintain annual agency spending plans

Assist agency staff in biennial budget preparation

Coordinate fiscal year close

Reconcile agency revenue and expenditures

Provide advanced level financial analysis

Perform long range strategic planning

Qualification

Budget managementFinancial analysisComplex financial reportsExcel proficiencyFederal accountingSWIFTInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWriting skillsPresentation skills

Required

Three years of combined government finance or accounting experience in at least three of the following areas: Managing expenditure and revenue budgets, Preparing and presenting budget documents, Federal accounting, budgeting and reporting requirements, Financial analysis, Preparing complex financial reports

A degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a Finance-related field may be substituted as follows: associate's degree – six months, bachelor's degree – one year, master's degree – 18 months

Skilled in presenting financial information using a variety of methods and other means of communicating policies and procedures

Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations, and direct staff to implement appropriate accounting procedures

Organizational skills and the ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes

Skilled in interpersonal relationships to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other state agencies, customers, public vendors and with officials of other governmental agencies

Writing skills sufficient to prepare clear and comprehensive reports and procedures

Highly proficient in Excel and strong experience with the Microsoft suite of products

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Knowledge of MDA's accounting structure

Advanced knowledge of establishing and managing appropriations and budgets in various funds including Federal Funds

Advanced ability to recognize complex accounting problems and design appropriate accounting solutions and to provide leadership and direction to program managers to deal with budget problems

Experience with the state legislative process; MDA relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations and policies governing the use of state and federal funds

Experience working with enterprise database systems such as the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4) and OBIEE data warehouse

Ability to instill continuous improvement ideas/practices

Benefits

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

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: 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