Finance Management Director - Director of Finance and Budget

Finance Management Director - Director Of Finance And Budget

Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College seeks a Director of Finance and Budget to provide strategic and operational financial leadership and oversight for all financial operations of the College, ensuring compliance with MinnState policy and procedures. This position is responsible for the strategic development and execution of the College's budget planning process and provides executive-level budget planning information, fiscal management reports, and strategic financial analysis to the President, Vice President for Finance and Operations, and other college leaders to inform strategic decision-making.

The Director provides leadership and oversight to three units Procurement, Contracts & Division Support, Student Support and Accounts Receivable, and Budget & Financial Reporting. These units provide a comprehensive range of financial services and business operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment with the College's mission and goals.

These areas include accounting services, accounts payable, financial reporting, contracts, purchasing, student payroll, employee reimbursements, student billing and tuition collections, student payments / Bank Mobile, student financial aid financial processing / accounting, third-party invoicing, cashiering, banking deposits and reconciliations, collections, bookstore MBS, income contracts, manual receivables, parking & foundation deductions, reconciliations (Bremer / Swift to ISRS / Workday), check writing, contract development, management and training, delegations of authority, equipment and fixed asset management, invoice payments, notary, P-Card management and training, and business expenses.

The incumbent possesses strong accounting acumen, communication skills (both oral and written), and exercises significant independent judgment in the development, interpretation, and implementation of institution-wide fiscal policy and strategy.

The Director also acts on the college's behalf regarding budget, contract, and fiscal matters in the absence of the Vice President of Finance and Operations and strategically representing the college with the MinnState system office in critical projects (e.g., Workday implementation, merger of DCTC / Inver).

$46.68 - $67.01 / Hour; $97,468 - $139,917 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field OR a bachelor's degree in another field with a Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field. A minimum of five years of progressive, professional experience in financial management, of which at least three years involved successfully managing, mentoring, and developing a team of financial professionals to help set and meet goals and objectives in support of the organization's mission
• Ability to function in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated competence in applying the following : - Generally accepted accounting principles and practices, especially GASB - Auditing and budgeting principles and practices - Financial planning and business administration - Financial statement preparation - Financial analysis to support managerial decision making
• Demonstrated success in promoting and supporting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values racial and ethnic diversity among all stakeholders and colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives, including the ability to define project scope, develop and manage timelines, coordinate diverse teams, and deliver results aligned with strategic goals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to design and manage complex spreadsheets, utilize advanced formulas and functions, create pivot tables and charts for data analysis, and apply data validation and conditional formatting to support financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

Preferred Qualification

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Yes; Based upon the need of the department.

Please upload the following information with your application :

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If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or hr@inverhills.edu and or at 651-450-3371.

Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option)