Salary: $75,560.16 – $95,788.16 Annually
Location : Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00480
Department: Finance & Property Services
Division: Finance Controller
Opening Date: 06/29/2023
Closing Date: 7/14/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
This position is part of the Controller’s Division supporting Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED). Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR), and the Arts & Cultural Affairs.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and/or supervise a variety of accounting tasks, including planning, organizing, delegating, and monitoring assigned accounting activities.
- Act as a technical consultant to management, staff members, and customers on financial issues, providing general information and guidance and present accounting results in meetings.
- Coordinate, review, analyze and monitor all budgets submitted by the assigned departments, and assist in the preparation of related financial and business plans.
- Provide technical assistance to, and financial monitoring of grants and other restricted funds as needed.
- Audit and analyze accounting records and statements, including budget to actual comparisons, reasonability of account balances, and preparation of financial projections.
- Prepare financial statements, reports, and notes to financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis including preparation of the City’s comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR)
- Provide financial information to State Auditors as requested.
- Manage the accounting for, and financial reporting of revenues and expenditures, capital assets of grant funds, and related billing and reimbursement request processes.
- Recommend and assist with the development of new accounting systems and procedures.
- Review internal control and accounting practices of the department’s purchasing and inventory, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, etc.
- Establish, update and report periodically on cash forecasting.
- Maintain logs of confidential funds ensuring that all funds are accounted for and segregated.
- Recommend changes in accounting practices to conform to City ordinances and other legal requirements.
- Develop and maintain Federal and City accounts.
- Supervise Accountant Technicians, including participation in hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining delegating, monitoring, and managing their work.
- Train staff in use of the accounting system and procedures, reviewing their work and providing additional assistance needed.
- Perform special accounting projects and financial analysis as required.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field
Minimum Experience
Three years professional level accounting experience, which has included preparing financial statements and reports, developing and monitoring budgets, monitoring grant expenditures and reimbursements, general ledger, cost, or fund accounting, and a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is non-represented.
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of public finance administration and modern accounting technology.
- Considerable knowledge of governmental, cost and general accounting principles, including standards set by GASB, Federal and State agencies and State and local laws.
- Knowledge of the law as it relates to professional accounting activities.
- Good knowledge of the City’s budget process and procedures and of existing finance policies and their application.
- Knowledge of City software systems such as PeopleSoft Financials, HRIS, COGNOS, Data Warehouse, Halogen/Perform, etc.
- Management and supervision skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and interpret abstract data, fix and put it into a meaningful format.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees’ health and financial well-being.
Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.
New 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.
Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.
- Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
- Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).
Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:
- Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
- Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs–such as qualified parking and van pool expenses–with pre-tax dollars
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Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University and St. Mary’s University of Minnesota are available to City employees.
Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program, technology discounts and more.
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
- City of Minneapolis website
- City of Minneapolis employee
- City of Minneapolis job interest card
- City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Diversityjobs.com website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com website
- Minnesotajobs.com website
- Other website
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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
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Please indicate how many years of experience you have related to professional level accounting which has included preparing financial statements and reports, audit of programs and expenditures, developing and monitoring budgets, monitoring grant expenditures and reimbursements, general ledger, cost, or fund accounting.
- No experience
- Less than two years
- Two years experience
- More than two years but less than 4 years
- More than four years but less than six years
- More than six years, but less than 8 years
- Eight or more years experience
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Do you have experience working with federal, state, and local governmental grants and other restricted funds?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your experience?
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Do you have experience in management of departmental budget?
- Yes
- No
Required Question