**Working Title: Accounting Director** **Job Class: Accounting Director** **Agency: Public Employees Retire Assoc** + **Job ID** : 83753 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/30/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/19/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MMA + **Division/Unit** : Personnel / Executive CFO Division + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At 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. The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) administers and promotes sustainable retirement plans and provides services our members value. We administer three cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit plans; one agent, multiple-employer plan; and a defined contribution plan. These programs are tax-qualified retirement plans under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. PERA serves almost 500,000 current and former public employees from 2,100 governmental agencies. We pay monthly benefits to more than 135,000 retirees, members who are disabled, and survivors of deceased members. Our 185,000 active members include social workers, firefighters, snowplow drivers, nurses, jailers, attorneys, paraprofessionals, and police officers. They work in our parks, cities, counties, and schools across the state. The services they provide and the work they do make our communities better. While PERA receives some State aid, expenses such as benefits, payroll, and other administrative costs are funded by investment earnings and employer and employee contributions. T This position is responsible for managing daily financial operations and supervising staff that perform those activities. This position will oversee: + Banking and cash management. + Accounts receivable and cash receipts. + Accounts payable and vendor payments. + Administrative budget preparation. + Financial activity recorded in various accounting systems. As delegated, this position will engage with the management team to evaluate, define, plan, and implement initiatives and best practices to improve financial management. This position will primarily be telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ; however, this position is required to be in-person once each week and as needed. PERA’s office is located in St. Paul, MN. Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. **Minimum Qualifications** + Four (4) years of advanced, professional-level accounting or financial management experience with at least two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience acquired through managerial, supervisory, project management, or lead work positions + A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance may substitute for one (1) year of of advanced, professional-level accounting or financial management experience or lead work positions In addition, professional-level experience and education **_must clearly demonstrate_** the following: + Advanced knowledge of accounting theory, generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and financial reporting + Knowledge of internal control frameworks and best practices sufficient to conduct risk assessments and revise procedures to minimize risks + Supervisory or lead work experience demonstrating the ability to direct work, manage conflict, hold employees accountable, support growth development, and train and motivate staff to perform jobs effectively + Advanced analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail + Advanced ability to exercise sound judgment and apply legal and regulatory requirements in making decisions + Communication skills sufficient to communicate complex financial information, policies, procedures, and standards effectively and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff + Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) sufficient to analyze financial data and create reports in plain language **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of government accounting activities, including the application of governmental accounting standards + Experience with budgeting + Working knowledge of Minnesota laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to financial management, governmental accounting, and plan governance + Knowledge of public pension retirement plan design, function, and administration + Knowledge of actuarial principles, methods, and assumptions + Advanced knowledge of large accounting and general ledger system(s) such as the State’s accounting system SWIFT, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, or other similar systems + Bachelor or master's degree with a major in accounting or finance **Physical Requirements** This position requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying items such as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary to perform job duties. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of Minnesota that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may include: + SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past State employees only) + Criminal history check + Employment reference check + Social Security and address verification + Education verification + Driver's license check The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota 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. Reasonable 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.