Finance Manager

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association is seeking a Finance Manager in Eden Prairie to lead the finance team, oversee budgeting and accounting, and ensure high standards of financial reporting for city operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and multiple years of public-sector finance experience, with supervisory responsibilities and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time exempt position located at Eden Prairie City Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including public sector and private sector.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and financial software.
• CPA and/or CPFO certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Oversee the Finance Division and Liquor Operations, including billing, accounts payable, and accounting.
• Manage the Finance Division, staff performance, and projects like software implementations and finance models.
• Manage investment portfolio of $171M, debt issuance and defeasance, audits and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate with City Manager on budget processes and CIP with a $140M budget.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

financial software

supervisory experience

public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager Position Profile

Pay Range: $157,394 to $204,610 (annually)

Post Date: September 3rd, 2026

Deadline to Apply: September 23rd, 2026, at 8:00am (central time)

Review Applications: within a week of application

Interviews (Virtual) & Reference Checks: within a week of application

Interviews (In-Person): anticipated to be on October 9th, 2026, and/or October 12th, 2026

Pre-Employment Process: Mid-Late October 2026

Expected Start date: Early November 2026

Details

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
• Reports to City Manager
• Located at Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager supports the Finance Division, City staff, and the public by directing and leading the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information that reflects the City’s high professional standards. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Develops strategies to enhance the operations of the City. Provides oversight to all the financial activity of the City.
• Oversees the Finance Division and the Liquor Operations to ensure efficient and effective operations within the team including utility billing, accounts payable, accounting, and the City’s liquor operations.
• Manages the Finance Division including setting performance objectives and measuring outcomes for staff members. Oversees and assists with various projects including software implementation, technology improvements, process improvements, accounting changes, development, maintenance of financial models, etc.
• Manages and accounts for investment portfolio of $171M dollars. Manages debt issuance and defeasance. Oversees and assists with the annual audit, quarterly reporting, etc.
• Coordinate with the City Manager, the annual budget process and bi-annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process with an annual budget of over $140M and a $350M CIP.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Minimum of at least five combined years of progressive professional finance experience, including at least two years in the public sector and three years in either the public or private sector is required.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and financial software is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office Excel is preferred.
• Physical effort is light for the majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently. There are intermittent visits to City Department locations, some of which are in other areas of the city. There is a need to make presentations, which involves public speaking in front of City leaders. Between 15% and 45% of the time there is pressure associated with a project or activity deadline. Report preparation and writing at times requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent. Most work is performed in a normal office environment. Occasional driving or riding is required to attend meetings. Occasionally, the job may involve dealing with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over an issue.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, work history verification, education verification and leadership evaluation.