Job Description

Position Summary:
To manage the League’s budgeting process and financial forecasting while serving as Deputy Director for the Finance Department. This role provides leadership support to the CFO and oversees key departmental operations, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The position works independently to perform specialized accounting and financial management functions, ensuring accurate financial planning and budgetary control. Responsibilities include preparing, analyzing, and monitoring budgets, conducting financial forecasts, and delivering strategic recommendations to promote fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for:

• First round interviews: April 16, 2026
• Second interviews: April 23, 2026

Salary: $137,000.00 - $172,000.00 Annually

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides effective leadership and oversight of the accounting function. 
• Lead and guide the accounting team, ensuring adherence to policies, accuracy in reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Functions as the CFO in the CFO’s absence and represents the Finance Department as needed.  
• Provide direction and oversight of payroll process to ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance with tax and labor regulations.
• Provide oversight of accounts receivable to ensure efficient invoicing, collections, and maintenance of healthy cash flow.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable to ensure timely vendor payments, accurate expense processing, and proper reconciliation.

Budget

• Develops and coordinates the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with department managers.
• With general direction from the CFO, developing and managing process for all League budgets, including League operating and capital budgets, LMCIT, Building Company, and 5-year capital plan.
• Reviews budget proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and strategic objectives.
• Monitors departmental spending and ensures adherence to approved budgets.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Prepares and presents periodic budget reports and variance analysis for senior leadership, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Assists in forecasting future financial needs based on historical data and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends reallocation of resources when necessary.
• Maintains and updates budgetary systems, spreadsheets, and financial databases.
• Provides technical assistance and training to staff on budget procedures and tools.
• Supports grant budgeting and reporting requirements, as applicable.

Audits

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the League audit, which includes preparing the audit report and related work papers, as well as responding to auditor inquiries. Also tasked with staying current on new Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and generally accepted accounting standards and ensuring their proper implementation.

Other

• Performs ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison, with a focus on customer service, to staff in other areas of the organization on financial issues.
• Monitors and evaluates emerging developments in financial management and accounting standards, including GASB pronouncements and insurance industry financial reporting. Assesses potential impacts on the League and LMCIT, and proactively communicates timely, informative updates to finance staff. Leads the implementation of new rules and standards as appropriate, ensuring compliance and operational alignment.
• May attend LMC Leadership team meetings, contributing ideas and information on behalf of the Finance Department.

Provide effective leadership and supervision to direct reports including: 

• Leads, supervises and develops staff in a manner that inspires professionalism, strong inter- and intradepartmental communication, team building and alignment with League values.  
• Motivates, develops and encourages staff in a collaborative and compelling manner to support the League and its objectives; demonstrates inspirational leadership, promotes collaboration at all levels and empowers staff to be innovative decision-makers.
• Fosters an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provides effective management by appropriate supervision, delegation, coaching, and training.
• Participates in professional organizations and implements best practices where appropriate.
• Plans and executes day-to-day objectives establishing priorities in work assignments while balancing workload distribution and internal and external customer service needs.
• Sets measurable goals and expectations for staff.
• Monitors performance and provides feedback through formal and informal performance management in a timely fashion.
• Manages budgets and resources in a cost-effective manner and demonstrates an ability to be creative in maximizing available resources.
• Consistently demonstrates League Competencies for all employees and supervisors. 

Core qualifications & Desirables:

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in governmental fund accounting, budgeting, investments, and GASB standards, at least five years at a professional/exempt level.
• Minimum of three years of experience supervising staff in a finance, accounting, or business operations, including conducting performance evaluations, providing coaching, and supporting employee development.
• Experience leading the development, implementation, and management of public-sector operating and capital budgets, including coordination with department heads, senior management, and boards, committees, or councils.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring ongoing budget performance to ensure fiscal balance, and recommending adjustments when needed.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to evaluate trends, and develop scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience managing cash flow and liquidity to ensure adequate resources are available for operations.
• Experience working with and presenting information to boards or council.
• Experience providing supervision, leadership, or work direction to staff.
• Proficiency in financial, spreadsheet and graphics software, windows-based word processing, e-mail, Internet and presentation software.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data.
• Knowledge of GAAP and budgeting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MBA or MPA) Public sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and work experience in the legislative process.
• Work experience with insurance industry actuarial, reserving, and investment practices.
• Familiarity with Minnesota laws and practices affecting local government operations.
• Experience with Pooling/Insurance laws and practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX, D365, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience implementing financial IT systems.
• Understanding of grant compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, macros, and data visualization.
• Certified Public Accountant.

Benefits -  The League of Minnesota Cities offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability coverage, three-weeks paid parental leave, a contribution match to 457 plans, participation in the PERA public pension plan, and 12 paid holidays. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and short-term disability coverage. 

We welcome you as an applicant for employment with the League of Minnesota Cities. It is the League of Minnesota Cities’ policy to provide equal opportunity in employment, and we are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGTBQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as Veterans. The League of Minnesota Cities will not discriminate on the basis of race, natural hair styles and textures (including but not limited to “braids, locks, and twists”), color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law. When requested to complete an application for the position we require that you furnish complete information, so we may accurately and completely assess your qualifications. You may attach any other information which provides additional detail about your qualifications for employment in the position you seek. Refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory included in the signature portion of the application, for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more. The League of Minnesota Cities accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process.

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