Finance Coordinator - Accounting Officer Principal

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/27/2026
• Closing Date: 05/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Finance / Budget Support
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Job Summary

As the Finance Coordinator, you provide in-depth budget and financial analysis that supports senior leadership and management in making well‑informed financial decisions. Your analysis ensures that the agency meets obligations in managing federal, state (including bond), and special revenue funds and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of advanced professional budget or financial analysis experience that demonstrates:
• Experience monitoring and tracking program budgets, including developing forecasts, variance analysis, trends analysis, and/or fund balance projections.
• Experience using statewide or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/accounting systems (e.g., PeopleSoft/Oracle or equivalent) and data tools.
• Experience consulting and providing guidance on financial matters by interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or similar accounting principles.
• Experience creating financial reports or analytic tools to reconcile, report, and present financial results.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, or finance may substitute for six months of advanced professional budget or financial analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public‑sector budget and financial analysis experience with oversight of multiple funding sources (federal, state/bond, special revenues).
• Experience leading or coordinating an annual budget cycle, including scenario modeling, contingency planning, and compliance reviews.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.
• Background investigation includes SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification, and/or a drug and alcohol test.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minneapolis state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicant With Disabilities

The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages participation and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. If you may need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the application, interview, or selection processes, contact an agency official for assistance. Accommodations can also be requested through the MnDOT Affordable Action office via email: [email protected] or by calling 651‑366‑4720.

Benefits

• 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

Training and Development

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• MnDOT Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being, or job performance
• Areas addressed include mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care