Finance Manager, Federal Funds & Strategic Planning

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Finance Manager for the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) to lead comprehensive financial management, planning, and reporting. You will coordinate budgets, analyze funding options, and ensure compliance across five colleges while advising MAES leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in public or nonprofit finance, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of financial management experience in public/nonprofit sector.
• Experience with federal funding and compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budget planning and forecasting across MAES.
• Prepare financial reporting and analyses for leadership.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Lead financial oversight and cross-unit collaboration.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

BI dashboards

Advanced Excel

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a Finance Manager for the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) to lead comprehensive financial management, planning, and reporting. You will coordinate budgets, analyze funding options, and ensure compliance across five colleges while advising MAES leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in public or nonprofit finance, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication.