State of Minnesota · 14 hours ago
Disbursement Manager / Housing Development Officer, Intermediate
St Paul, MN
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$28.26/hr - $41.43/hr
2+ years expThe State of Minnesota is a mission-focused financial institution committed to equity and inclusion. They are seeking a Disbursement Manager to conduct in-depth disbursement reviews and financial reconciliation for Single Family grant programs, ensuring compliance with policies and providing technical assistance to program administrators.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate to develop and update procedures for disbursements, reconciliations, annual reporting, extensions, and other award-management tasks; conduct continuous improvement on those processes
Review Administrator requests for funds and supporting documentation to ensure appropriate spending and recordkeeping. Collaborate with administrators, accounting staff and program staff to resolve issues. Ensure that all disbursements align with organizational and Single Family policies and procedures. Process requests in a timely manner
Track award expiration dates and monitor progress to determine when fund balances are not being utilized, outcomes are not being met, or extensions should be recommended. Processes extensions, Annual Reports and Closeout reports in a timely manner
Participate in the day-to-day administration of grant programs to ensure smooth implementation of funded projects
Assist in reviewing and selecting proposals for the Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP), thoroughly evaluating applications to determine eligibility and funding decisions and managing contracts for awarded proposals
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in loan closing, accounting or finance, quality control reviews, compliance audit experience, or financial management with vendors
A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, budgeting may substitute for 12 months of experience – or – an Associate's degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience
Knowledge of budgeting, financial accounting, procedures and practices sufficient to review and understand financial and loan documents
Knowledge of agency programs and policies sufficient to interpret and explain impacts to administrators, apply them to resolution of problems, and apply them to business functions
Technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel used to track program data and document the results of program activities for internal and external use
Demonstrated excellent communication skills with internal and external partners sufficient to relay the reasoning for findings, identify options for remediation, and discuss process improvements
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to analyze and resolve issues to determine whether program requirements are met by administrators
Cultural competency skills as demonstrated by communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one's own world view and acknowledgment that different world views exist
Preferred
Program management with a Minnesota Housing or other state department administering grant program(s) or in a local government or financial services organization that performs similar functions
Experience in State of Minnesota grants management and an understanding of Department of Administration Office of Grants Management policies
Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Agency's single family homeownership programs
Experience administering single family housing development or owner-occupied rehabilitation programs
Commitment to and experience with diversity, inclusion and equity. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness
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
Student Loan Reimbursement (pilot program)
Tuition Assistance Program
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
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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
Company
State of Minnesota
State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Walz
41st Governor of Minnesota
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