Description

The purpose of this position is to direct the Administrative, Business Office and Fiscal Management areas for District 1 of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This position provides technical and supervisory support to carry out administrative responsibilities and the financial policies, procedures and programs established by the department. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, and directs, administers and controls the fiscal activities of the District’s operating budget, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, payroll, business office and contract management.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

How to Apply: 

Please Apply Online by 5/19/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “94036” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”  
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - COMTO
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience overseeing professional staff in accounting, finance, or budgeting areas demonstrating the bulleted below.

OR

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting areas demonstrating the bulleted below.

• Experience working with a large accounting system, such as the Minnesota SWIFT Accounting and Procurement System or comparable, sufficient to access and interpret financial data;
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), auditing standards and procedures sufficient to apply internal controls to payroll administration and accounts payable;
• Leadwork experience over professional accounting, finance or budgeting related staff sufficient to manage, coach, direct and guide a diverse staff
• Financial experience with standard business software (Microsoft Excel, Word and Access).

Please note: A bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance substitutes for six (6) months of professional experience.