Principal Financial Management Analyst

Basic Function

The current vacancy is in the Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

To review and analyze financial activities for a service team to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and establish fiscal procedures; to advise departments concerning finance office practices; to prepare fiscal reports as necessary; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This class differs from lower-level financial management titles in that employees would require less supervision and be assigned duties relating to the largest or most complex aspects of fiscal reports. Also, employees at this level would be assigned special projects by the Director of Finance and would be more likely to represent the office at meetings with other departments or external agencies.)

Flexible WorkplaceThis position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Serve as a strategic partner to service team controllers, finance department leadership, and department/service team leaders. Complete analysis to support strategic financial decision making.
• Review annual budget requests prepared by service teams and departments by analyzing documentation with respect to applicable financial factors (such as previous funding levels, inflation, departmental cost and revenue projections, departmental analysis of the financial impact of planned program changes, and other relevant financial conditions) in order to develop recommendations on the appropriateness of departmental requests.
• Prepare and review all budget recommendations and related documents, along with all required supporting documentation, for supervisory review and subsequent submission to the county manager and county board; attend budget hearings to provide information and respond to questions concerning budget requests.
• Provide consultation and monitor departmental budget administration activities by reviewing, analyzing, and approving budget transactions such as expenditures, transfers, budget adjustments; reviewing and approving write-off of accounts that are deemed uncollectible and other departmental financial transactions; advise departments on a range of issues including risk management, contract management, procurement, vendor relationships, and personnel rules.
• Review, analyze, and approve various transactions such as contingent transfers, contracts, purchase of service agreements, and new program requests prepared by departments to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and established fiscal procedures before submission to county board or county board committees; occasionally provides information at county board or committee meetings as needed.
• Work with service team contacts who draft Requests for Board Action (RBA) to ensure the department has provided adequately in its budget for the service/program described in the RBA or is requesting appropriate authority to increase funding, and additional full-time equivalents, if relevant, to make the service/program possible.
• Review and approve Personnel Authorization Request (PAR) forms, Professional Service agreements, work with department contacts and payroll staff to ensure the budgeted complement is loaded into the HR payroll system for the new calendar year and that departments are staying within the parameters of their budgeted complement and personnel services appropriations.
• Prepare documents for the state auditors and work directly with them; respond to their requests and questions by providing documentation and information.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and tables relating to departmental financial activities to document financial conditions and to comply with external reporting requirements; prepare financial statements that become a part of county-wide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); plan and prepare the county-wide Indirect Cost Allocation Plan in compliance with federal guidelines in order to recover indirect costs from state and federal governments.
• Prepare the biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and budget books.
• Review and approve journal entries into Aspen; provide consultation to departments related to journal entries including descriptions, supporting documentation, and review and/or enter budget changes into the Hyperion system; prepare budget adjustments, journal entries, and budget documents as necessary for departments that don’t have accountants.
• Review and approve contracts related to assigned departments for purchase of services or goods as well as revenue and grant agreements.
• Review and analyze all related county expenditures to determine what should be reported; consult with County Attorney's staff as needed.
• May be responsible for serving on internal and external boards or committees directly related to department assignment; represent the finance department at meetings with outside agencies or other county departments.
• Assist in the development, writing and maintaining of procedure manuals for accounting, budgeting, and capital improvements that are in conformance with laws, county board resolutions, and policies.
• Provide training, direction, and guidance to Accountant I and II level positions on the budget team.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following sections with each section weighted as indicated:

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  Training and Experience Rating = 100%

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee legally married spouse, Employee Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues