Financial Planning Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Saint-Paul; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to provide budget and financial support for biennial and capital budgets, as well as legislative sessions. The role involves developing and maintaining accounting structures, entering budget data into SWIFT, and delivering variance analyses and federal reporting.

The position requires government accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Three years of accounting or finance experience in state, federal, county, or city government within the last ten years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; higher education substitutes experience as described.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as SWIFT or Anaplan.

Responsibilities

• Support biennial budget, capital budget and legislative session budgets and reporting.
• Develop and maintain DEED accounting structures; enter budgets into SWIFT throughout the fiscal year.
• Generate budget-to-actual variance reports and assist with federal reporting.

Skills

ERP systems SWIFT Anaplan

GAAP government

Financial reporting

Communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

Working Title: Financial Planning Analyst

Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID: 97205
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible for some telework.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/23/2026
• Closing Date: 10/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
• Division/Unit: CO Fiscal Procurement
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
• End Date: Up to three (3) years
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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 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. The 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. This position will be based out of the St. Paul office. This 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. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to 3 years.

Minimum Qualifications

Please 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.

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

• 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.

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

• Experience using a large, complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SWIFT or Anaplan.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) for government.
• Experience interpreting finance related state and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports, to varied audiences.
• Skills in communication to interact and build partnerships with all levels of agency management, staff, and customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 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).
• Experience performing financial planning, budget development, forecasting and/or analysis.
• Experience with indirect cost plans, rate setting, and/or cost allocations/cost sharing.
• Experience working in high volume, fast paced environments
• Experience with advanced features of Excel such as pivot tables and formulas/functions such as VLOOKUP.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver’s License and Records Check

The 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.

Veterans

To be considered with Veteran’s Status, you MUST indicate this on your application and submit a copy of your DD‑214 form and other required documentation to [e-mail] by the closing date.

Recently Separated Veterans (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview.

Certain Disabled Veterans: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non‑competitive basis.

See the above links for criteria and eligibility.

Current State Employees

• Please apply via Self Service.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Lynda Zigah at [e-mail].

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota’s State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at [e-mail]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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