Senior Financial Consultant

The Senior Financial Consultant serves as the primary financial expert and strategic advisor to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) Director of Forecasting and Evaluation. In this role, you will lead long-range financial planning, ensure compliance with state and federal financial laws, and provide advanced analytical and consultative support for major VRS program areas.

You will manage key fiscal operations for Supported Employment, Independent Living (Parts A & B), Independent Living Services Grants (B), Centers (C), and Public Health programs. This includes budget development, forecasting, financial monitoring, audit support, and coordination with state and federal oversight agencies.

This position represents VRS in technical financial discussions, supports agency-wide policy development, and ensures that financial operations align with the Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED’s) mission and strategic goals.

This position requires occasional visits to statewide VRS locations, to support operational needs.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years* of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, grants management, or related financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience interpreting financial regulations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with state or federal requirements.
• Experience with financial systems such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Data Warehouse, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying errors, and recommending solutions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, or forecasts.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include

• 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

Support to help you reach your career goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.