medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
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Position Description
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**This position is restricted to City of Minneapolis Employees Only**
Coordinate, supervise and manage the financial expenditures and revenue activities of a major central accounting, financial or payroll system and supervise budget and reporting activities.
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.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
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- Core responsibilities to include overseeing departmentwide financial activities, reporting, and budgetary needs of CPED.
- Coordinate, supervise and manage the financial expenditures and revenue activities to ensure compliance with City financial policies, federal, state, local, Special Revenue, and Enterprise funds.
- Direct the supervision of accounting staff in all divisions of the assigned department.
- Reconcile accounts and oversee use of Tax Increment Financing funds ensuring correct allocation and accounting.
- Review and monitor budget requests, amendments, and finance plans. Ensuring that annual financial commitment and funds source allocation is legitimate and accurate.
- Provide appropriate records of an accounting and fiscal nature for use by management and as required by law.
- Prepare regular financial statements and reports on a wide variety of related matters as required/requested.
- Monitor and analyze appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances to maintain a balanced budget, determine annual carryover, prepare appropriate reports and provide financial advice to management.
- Coordinate and complete Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for CPED Special Revenue, Debt Services, Enterprise Funds, General Agency Reserve Fund System (GARFS), Land Inventory, bonds, loans, and other documents as needed.
- Coordinate State Auditor activities as they relate to funds and implement recommendations as required.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new systems and sub-systems.
- Write/update financial operations procedures manual.
Working Conditions: Normal office setting
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Required Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent Minimum Experience: Three years experience performing similar duties Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 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 not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Please see the Civil Service Rules for the terms and conditions of employment. 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 one month 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.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) & General Accounting Standard Board (GASB).
- Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting, fund accounting, cost accounting, and accrual accounting.
- Good knowledge of development accounting as it relates to community planning and/or economic development including Tax Increment Financing, public bonding/debt, and Public Financing of major development projects.
- Good knowledge of development accounting as it relates to community planning and/or economic development including Tax Increment Financing, public bonding/debt, and Public Financing of major development projects.
- Good analytical abilities in relation to review of financial statements, account, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good human relations skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple assignments.
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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.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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City of Minneapolis
$90,427.00 - $115,985.00 Annually
Sep 18, 2026