Fiscal Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

Working Title: Fiscal Analyst
Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/21/2024
• Closing Date: 04/04/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Operations Division / Financial Operations & Analysis
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

• This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

As an Accounting Officer Principal at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will be responsible for taking the lead role in the coordination of Agency fiscal position management by developing internal reports that tracks data used to advise senior leaders in overall position resource management to include salary projection against budget, salary comparison over time, and forecasts vacancy trends by appropriation including estimated vacancy salary savings. The position provides financial expertise, analysis, design and training related to agency financial reporting needs, and assist in developing the Agency and assigned Division's overall fiscal strategy. The incumbent will develop and manage division fiscal functions, activities, and program contract financial assignments. The position functions as the day-to-day financial management coordinator on current budgets and annual spending plans, staff resources, reporting and reconciliation of administrative and fiscal anomalies. The position will provide financial grant assistance to staff per budget assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of progressive responsibility designing and maintaining budgeting processes, including consistent updating of systems, reporting templates, and relevant technical and procedural controls that support successful achievement of business objectives in addition to effective compliance with professional and operational industry compliance (i.e., United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, International Professional Practice Framework, Environmental Council of the States policy/practice, Environmental Protection Agency regulation). A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant business administration field of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.

The ability to quickly research, review and comprehend multiple legislative processes to effectively apply regulatory compliance advice and guidance.

Experience presenting periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and multi-year managerial accounting information to various leadership levels for purposes of cultivating active high-quality engagement in objective, informed, data-based decision-making across organization(s) and key partners in a timely manner.

Oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate complex information through financial reporting, electronic forums, presentation, and/or discussion to a wide variety of audiences demonstrating command of engagement and effectively collaborating with diverse perspectives, cultures, identities, and professional approaches to business and leadership.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Intergovernmental relations experience administering agreements, statements of work, or federally regulated funding.

Environmental or ecological economics training, experience, and/or literacy.

Microsoft Excel and Access sufficient to analyze, manipulate, and present financial data to decision-makers.

Ability to:

Optimize accounting operations that successfully support needs and interests of diverse communities and stakeholders (i.e. students, patients, Tribal Nations, rural and urban communities)

Design and conduct training for accounting professionals and non-accounting professionals with fiduciary responsibilities (board members, project managers, etc.)

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Adriunna Yang at adriunna.yang@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Adriunna Yang at adriunna.yang@state.mn.us.

About Pollution Control Agency

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.