Financial Management Director - Executive Director of Finance and Budget

Overview

• Working Title :
  Executive Director of Finance and Budget

• Job Class :
  Financial Management Director

• Agency :
  Minnesota State

• Job : 91416

• Location :
  Fergus Falls, Wadena, or Moorhead

• Telework Eligible :
  No

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/21/2026

• Closing Date : 02/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Mn State CTC Wadena MGR

• Division/Unit :
  MnSCU Mn State CTC Wadena / MnSCU Mn State CTC Class

• Appointment Type :
  Unlimited full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.

• Travel Required :
  Yes

• Salary Range : $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status :
  Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities

• Yes

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

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.

This position provides strategic and operational financial leadership and oversight and serves as the primary financial manager for the College. The position manages and directs the staff and financial operations of the institution, including accounting services, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, banking, audit coordination, contracts, purchasing, inventory, student and employee payroll and risk management. The position also has oversight for auxiliary operations including the campus bookstores and food service.

The position ensures generally accepted accounting practices are followed, and the college is in compliance with state and federal regulations, Minnesota Management and Budget policies and procedures and Minnesota State policies and procedures. The position interacts with the system office, banking and risk management experts and other financial experts to ensure government financial standards are established and followed. In coordination with the Vice President of Administration, provides oversight for the annual budget.

The position provides leadership, communication and information to the president, vice presidents, deans and department directors for matters involving financial management and budget planning.

Responsibilities

• On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders.
  
  Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.

• Coordinate and direct the activities of the finance team so that all College budgets and accounting and financial policies and procedures are strategically carried out in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  
  This includes general fund accounts, revenue fund accounts, student fee accounts and other self-supporting accounts. Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, PCI compliance, and business processes utilizing the complex system-wide accounting system.
  
  Represents the College as the chief financial officer in the absence of the Vice President of Administration.

• Lead, manage and supervise the employees in the finance division in such areas as financial reporting, internal controls, accounts payable, audit, banking, purchasing, contracting, vendor payments, purchasing cards and employee payroll. Ensure all staff are trained and compliant with federal, state and local regulations, Minnesota State policies and procedures and sound business practices, and ensure all staff are trained in the areas that they work to ensure efficient and effective use of their time.
  
  The position also has oversight of auxiliary services including bookstore and food service operations, which includes ensuring customer service standards that align with the college mission are met and financial sustainability is planned and implemented. Supervisory responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with the Vice President of Administration, lead the establishment of the strategic framework for annual budget development, monitoring, amendments, and reporting with key budget managers and administrators of the college.
  
  Provide leadership in establishing budget guidelines, assumptions, timelines, and recommendations to be used by senior leadership to set the annual fiscal plan.
  
  Provide strategic input to ensure that the annual budget is funding the strategic plan.

• Manage and oversee the contracting process for the college, ensuring that all non-personnel contracts are executed and implemented in accordance with college, system, and state requirements.
  
  Oversee the Request for Proposals/Request for Information process and consult…