Financial Services Manager

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County is seeking a Financial Services Manager in its Finance Department to direct and manage the financial, accounting, and budget operations for a Service Team, in collaboration with Deputy Finance Directors. The role focuses on budget development, financial planning, and policy implementation to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and five years of progressive accounting/financial management experience, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in the development of the budget preparation process to ensure deadlines are met and final documents clearly communicate needs.
• Organize, review, and monitor projections based on actual revenue and expenditures.
• Participate in problem resolution by organizing work groups, performing analyses, and preparing final reports with findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate the presentation of complete and accurate information to outside agencies in line with laws, standards, and policies.
• Evaluate financial impact of pending or new legislation to determine fiscal effects for the County.
• Represent the Service Team on committees to protect Ramsey County interests and ensure successful fiscal operations.
• Manage implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and ongoing fiscal services operations.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls related to fiscal activity.
• Execute planning and completion of special management projects as assigned.
• Coordinate and review year-end financial reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field

Job description

This employment opportunity is in the Finance Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

To direct and manage the financial, accounting, and budget of a Service Team in conjunction with the Deputy Finance Director(s); to design, develop and evaluate all Service Team budget-related processes, and budget projections. To lead financial planning and analysis; ensuring consistent practices, policies, and procedures; and perform related duties as assigned.

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Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy

1. 1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
   2. Coordinate and assist in the development of the budget preparation process to ensure that deadlines are met, procedures are correctly followed, and the final budget document accurately and persuasively communicates the Service Team’s needs.
   3. Organize, review, and monitor projections, based upon actual revenue and expenditures.
   4. Participate in problem resolution by organizing work groups, performing analyses, and preparing final reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
   5. Coordinate the presentation of complete and accurate information to outside agencies consistent with state and federal laws, accounting standards, and County Board policies.
   6. Evaluate and interpret the financial impact of pending or new legislation, directives, and mandates from the county, state, and federal governments to determine the fiscal impact to the County.
   7. Represent the Service Team on committees both in the county and outside agencies for the purpose of protecting the Service Team and Ramsey County interests.
   8. Manage the implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and ongoing operation of the fiscal services.
   9. Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls relating to fiscal activity.
   10. Execute the planning and completion of special management projects as assigned.
   11. Coordinate and review year-end financial reports.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

Experience

Five years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.

Substitution

Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure

None.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Financial Services Manager will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List

The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Financial Services Manager. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference

This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation

Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.