Financial Analyst

St. Louis County, MN

Duluth (MN)

On-site

USD 104,072,000 - 149,861,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Louis County in Minnesota is seeking a Financial Analyst in Public Health and Human Services to supervise fiscal operations within the Finance & Operations Division, ensuring integrity of accounting, audits, and financial policies.

The role analyzes financial data, develops budgets, supports close and audit work, and coordinates with program areas and external providers. This position requires a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and several years of related experience; advancing process

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; two years (accounting) or four years (finance) related experience; or equivalent combination.
Experience in budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting is preferred.
Supervisory experience and ability to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of staff in accounting, claims, and related admin areas.
Financial reporting and analysis.
Budget development and management.
Financial close and audit support with complex reconciliations and journal entries.
Communication with program areas and external providers.
Oversight of payables and receivables and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Budgeting

Auditing

Financial analysis

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Kind of Work

A Financial Analyst in Public Health and Human Services serves as a fiscal supervisor in the Finance & Operations Division and as a liaison both internally and externally. This position is responsible for the oversight of all activities performed by the unit, accounting and audit-related functions, as well as analyzing, developing, and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure fiscal and programmatic integrity in the department's operations.

Duties Of This Role Include

Direct supervision of staff (includes coaching & mentoring) in the following areas: accounting, MA & PMAP claims, child foster care placement administration, estate recovery
Financial reporting and analysis
Budget development and management
Financial close and audit support (complex reconciliations, journal entries, work papers)
Communication with program areas and external providers
Oversight of functions involving payables and receivables
Applying and implementing best practices, audit standards, and internal controls
Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $36.37 - $52.30 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations. Duties include analyzing financial data and reports; developing and conducting studies to investigate and resolve procedural issues; evaluating the impact of financial controls on daily operations; recommending changes to financial systems, operational methods, and procedures to reduce operating costs; assisting in the development and presentation of departmental budgets; integrating departmental financial systems with County goals and objectives; and supervising accounting and clerical staff within an assigned department. The work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Sit; static neck position; talk/speak; hear within 5 feet; near and mid-range vision. OCCASIONAL: Bend/rotate neck; stand; walk; turn wrists; hear up to 20 feet; and far vision.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in accounting AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in finance AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-14.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It\'s recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you\'re finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule

August 11, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
Week of August 31, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
September 16-22, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

Veterans Preference

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

Physical-medical Standards

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

Drug Testing

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Background Check

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Probationary Period

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

Non-discrimination

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Training and Advancement Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Wellness Program
Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Do you currently possess a Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance?

06

Which of the following best describes your level of full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience? Please note that one year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience. Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.

48+ months full-time paid verifiable experience
36 - 47 months full-time paid verifiable experience
24 - 35 months full-time paid verifiable experience
12-23 months full-time paid verifiable experience
0-11 months full-time paid verifiable experience
None of the above

07

SME Explanation: Questions 8-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-14.

08

Describe your paid work experience working with accounts payable and accounts receivable and provide specific examples.

09

Describe your paid work experience with external financial audits and provide specific examples.

10

Describe your paid work experience with preparing and analyzing financial statements and annual budgets.

11

Describe your paid work experience in evaluating and implementing internal control procedures.

12

Describe your paid work experience in a supervisory role. Include in your answer your job duties, a description of your leadership style, how you delegate assignments, meet deadlines, and measure progress towards goals.

13

As a Financial Analyst, you will need to communicate effectively with department staff, other county and agency staff, regulatory agencies, government officials, external community providers, and the public to resolve problems and conflicts. Explain what paid work experience you have dealing with these types of communications.

14

As a Financial Analyst, it will be your responsibility to analyze, reconcile, audit, and supervise the work of others. Explain what steps you will take to ensure that accurate work is completed and what you will do when you find errors.

15

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.