Financial Planning Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

Job description

Working Title: Financial Planning Analyst

nJob Class: Accounting Officer Principal

nAgency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

nnnJob ID : 97205

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nnLocation : St. Paul

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nnTelework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework.

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nnFull/Part Time : Full-Time

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nnRegular/Temporary : Limited

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nnWho May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

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nnDate Posted : 09/23/2026

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nnClosing Date : 10/06/2026

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nnHiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

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nnDivision/Unit : CO Fiscal Procurement

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nnWork Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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nnDays of Work : Monday - Friday

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nnTravel Required : No

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nnSalary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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nnClassified Status : Unclassified

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nnBargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE

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nnEnd Date : Up to three (3) years

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nnFLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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nnDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : No

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n nThe work you'll do is more than just a job.

nAt the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

nThe Financial Planning Analyst (FPA) provides budget and financial support during biennial budget, capital budget and legislative session including budgets, change items, federal funds summary, grants funding detail, departmental earnings, and fiscal notes development. The position develops and maintains DEED accounting structure and works with program areas to develop and enter budget information into the Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) throughout the fiscal year. The FPA assists with the development of annual operational budgets for assigned program areas and in the generation of financial budget to actual variance reporting and other federal reporting.

nThe FPA provides high-level technical expertise and oversight to the program areas for credible and consistent financial management for DEED. This expertise includes cost allocations, knowledge of state and federal financial requirements affecting the program areas, and as a resource for uniform guidance on administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements as it relates to DEED. This position also provides financial oversight and information/outcomes about grants/programs, and qualitative/quantitative performance indicators/outcomes.

nThis position will be based out of the St. Paul office.

nThis position is telework ( eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

nThis posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

nThis is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to 3 years.

nMinimum Qualifications

nPlease ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

nThree (3) years* of experience in State, Federal, County or City accounting or finance within the last ten (10) years.

n*Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

nApplicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

nnnExperience using a large, complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SWIFT or Anaplan.

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nnExperience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) for government.

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nnExperience interpreting finance related state and federal laws and regulations.

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nnExperience in creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports, to varied audiences.

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nnSkills in communication to interact and build partnerships with all levels of agency management, staff, and customers.

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nnExperience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.

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n nPreferred Qualifications

nnnExperience with the State of Minnesota's enterprise systems and tools such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT), Anaplan, ATLAS, Statewide Employee Management Application (SEMA4), Data Warehouse Reporting, Appropriation Management Application (AMA), Budget Planning and Analysis (BPAS), Capital Budget System (CBS), and/or Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS).

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nnExperience performing financial planning, budget development, forecasting and/or analysis.

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nnExperience with indirect cost plans, rate setting, and/or cost allocations/cost sharing.

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nnExperience working in high volume, fast paced environments

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nnExperience with advanced features of Excel such as pivot tables and formulas/functions such as VLOOKUP.

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nnOur employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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n nAdditional Requirements

nA job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

nnnCriminal Background Check

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nnEmployment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

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nnEmployment Reference Check

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nnConflict of Interest Review

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nnDriver’s License and Records Check

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n nThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

nAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

nMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

nReasonable accommodations will be made 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 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Worksite address

st paul, MN, 55130, US

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