Overview The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the agency’s $400M+ biennial budget. As head of the Financial Management Division, the CFO will direct all aspects of budgeting, financial reporting, accounting operations, grants and contracts, and capital improvement funding. This executive role serves as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership, ensuring that financial strategies align with agency priorities and legislative mandates. The CFO will lead a high-performing finance team, foster collaborative relationships with state partners and external stakeholders, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. The work requires a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights and drive organizational excellence in service to Minnesota’s veterans and their families.

Key Responsibilities Agency Operating Budgets: Oversee preparation, monitoring, and reporting of biennial and supplemental budgets, including the agency operating budget for 12 outstate facilities. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure timely financial statements, fiscal analyses, and capital asset management. Transaction Processing: Supervise payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and encumbrance workflows. Contract & Grant Management: Direct financial aspects of contract negotiations, grant agreements, and compliance. Capital Improvement & Legislative Support: Lead capital project budgeting, fiscal note development, and legislative testimony and reporting. This position requires on-site presence at 20 W 12th Street, St. Paul, at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity for telework.

Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in financial management, including leadership or supervisory/managerial experience Experience building, mentoring, and leading finance teams Track record overseeing operating and capital/financial budgets Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, transaction processing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and capital asset management Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GAAP) and internal control frameworks Knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting methods Strong communication and presentation skills for executives and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications Experience with SWIFT, BPAS, Power BI, MS Access CPA, CGFM, or similar certification Experience directing contract and grant financials, negotiations, compliance, reporting, and audit coordination Experience providing legislative support, including fiscal notes and testimony Experience with state finance statutes Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field

Additional Requirements Employment reference checks may be conducted on finalists Background checks may be conducted for top finalists Tuberculosis screening (Mantoux) or chest x-ray required prior to employment Finalists may be required to pass a driver license check

How To Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. For position-specific questions, contact Catherine Wiese at catherine.wiese@state.mn.us or 612-214-4056.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity MDVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits may include paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and other employee assistance and wellness programs. Eligibility varies by employment type, agency, funding, union status, location, and length of service. Minnesota state agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to equity, inclusion, and veteran-friendly policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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