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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
About Us:
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. Environmental Services water resource recovery facilities consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. Environmental Services received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Budget Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the operating and capital budget activities in the division. They also manage and direct staff in performing long-range forecasting and strategic planning for revenues and expenditures of Council funds. In addition, they provide financial analysis to identify budget trends and financial risks and opportunities.

The Finance and Revenue department leads financial strategy, budget development, and grant management for the Environmental Service division. Persons in this position will collaborate with team members across the organization from various operating and capital budget, policy, and grant management backgrounds with values centered in service, relationships, equity, innovation, and accountability. The team is collectively responsible for managing over a $3.1B capital program, $411M annual operating budget, and a multimillion-dollar grant portfolio.

Note: The salary indicated in this posting is the full salary range for the position. The final hiring salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, and internal salary equity.

Please complete the education, work history, and supplemental questions on the application AND attach a resume.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (onsite three days per week) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. What you would do in this job

• Directly supervise staff including training, assigning and directing work, evaluating work performance, and making recommendations on hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for the annual budget planning process, setting timelines, and developing quarterly operating performance reports and quarterly budget amendments.
• Develop, track, and monitor the Environmental Services annual operating budget and 6-year capital improvement plan.
• Lead financial analysis projects including developing forecasting models, addressing requests from the Legislature, and regional and federal reporting requirements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all external and internal governmental laws, policies, and standards including but not limited to federal, state, Metropolitan Council, and GAAP.

• Develop financial reports to measure key performance indicators and work with management teams to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyze monthly financial results to ensure accuracy and integrity, evaluate trends, and report material variances to management.
• Prepare a quarterly forecast and collaborate with the Finance Director to develop a long-range plan.
• Manage the application, award, and payment process for multiple grant programs.
• Collaborate with other business leaders to develop, test, and implement new business processes and technologies.
• Promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.
• Foster a customer service mentality and ensure a high level of service to all stakeholders requiring timely and accurate financial information.
• Work closely with all team members ensuring best practices and help where needed or requested.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field and six or more years of experience in budget development and financial analysis, including three or more years of team lead, project lead, and/or supervisory/managerial experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in advanced financial analysis and research projects.
• Experience developing complex or large budgets and performing variance analysis.
• Experience preparing reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Experience developing forecasting models to examine future financial performance.
• Experience leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Experience converting data to actionable information.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of budget development and administration; grant entitlement administration; and policy development and implementation.
• Knowledge of management practices, principles of supervision, and performance management (coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement, discipline).
• Ability to enforce established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Expert skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or clients and employees.
• Ability to interpret and apply mathematics and statistical methods and procedures gained through professional training.
• Skill and persuasion when dealing with others inside and outside of the department and organization, including influencing, instructing, and negotiating to gain understanding, cooperation, and action.
• Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union/Grade: Non-Represented/Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.