State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time, permanent, exempt Director of Finance to lead Business Services in the division of Finance and Operations. This position is in the State Program Administrator Manager Senior job classification.

This position provides leadership and expertise in the budget and financial affairs of the college. The person in this position provides management and direction to Business Office staff, develops policies and establishes procedures for all accounting functions, ensures adequate internal controls, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities also include financial reporting, procurement activities, fiscal projections, risk management, cash flow management, audit activities, grant accounting, accounts receivable and records retention. In addition, this position partners with the Minnesota State colleges and universities system office for the development/management of accounting and finance services of the Campus Service Cooperative and other initiatives for collaborative system-wide or multi-institutional groups.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, serving more than 12,000 students annually in credit and noncredit programs. As a comprehensive public community and technical college, MCTC offers 114 credentials in 44 liberal arts and career and technical programs. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that help fund student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College’s graduates.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years professional accounting experience and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to complete all duties of the position.
• Thorough understanding of state accounting, budgeting and auditing principles and procedures sufficient to manage all financial and business office functions for the college.
• Extensive experience in fiscal affairs, budget development, and monitoring, within a higher education and/or government setting sufficient to manage annual financial statement preparation, college budget process, and financial services for the Campus Service Cooperative (CSC).
• Extensive experience in personnel supervision within a higher education and/or government setting sufficient to set objectives, monitor performance, and direct the work of Business Office department staff and supervisors.
• Extensive current knowledge of administrative management and public administration sufficient to manage financial functions of the college and maintain productive relationships with department employees and stakeholders.
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing, utilization and maintenance of facilities and equipment sufficient to supervise the procurement, storage, and issuance of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Demonstrates an effort to improve cultural competence and actively takes steps to include diversity training in professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Minnesota State colleges and universities system, MAPS, SCUPPS, and SEMA4 systems and their interrelationships.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory authority, organization, functions and objectives of the college’s Business Services department.
• Working knowledge of financial aid accounting and reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of grant accounting and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with Minnesota State coding structure.
• Familiarity with Minnesota State financial policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor .

Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page. With the application, we request that you upload a copy of your resume and type in a copy of your cover letter in the entry field provided. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Sue, MCTC HR, at Sue.Szabo@minneapolis.edu or 612-659-6320.

Equal Employment Opportunit y
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.