Job Information
State of Minnesota Accounting Officer Senior; Portfolio Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Portfolio Manager
Job Class: Accounting Officer Senior
Agency: Climate Innovation Finance Authority
Job ID : 93144
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/31/2026
Closing Date : 04/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Climate Innovation Finance Authority–MAPE
Division/Unit : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Financial Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time for occasional site visits and conferences
Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
MnCIFA is hiring! MnCIFA is a mission-driven clean energy financing authority focused on impact investing with the paramount goal to provide green financing for the State of Minnesota. We are a new State Agency with the vibe of an entrepreneurial start-up.
We offer a hybrid work environment with three (3) days per week in office and two (2) days of telework. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in downtown St. Paul.
As Portfolio Manager, you will support all of the loan servicing, loan compliance and portfolio management activities for MnCIFA. The position will design, develop, implement, execute, manage, and continually improve loan servicing and portfolio management strategies, systems, policies, and processes. This includes compliance with loan repayment schedules and all contractual, funding, and reporting requirements. You will assess and monitor borrower risk and overall portfolio performance, manage loss reserve and identify trends or risks to ensure long-term viability.
Duties include:
Developing and managing loan payment schedules.
Tracking and monitoring loan agreements and payments.
Assessing and monitoring borrower risk.
Analyzing individual borrower's financials, monitoring overall portfolio performance, and identify trends or risks to ensure long term viability.
Ensuring compliance with all contractual, funding, and reporting requirements.
Managing impact and annual reporting to measure outcomes.
Maintaining data collection tools, prepare unified portfolio reports for funders, provide insights for decision-making, and assess monitoring costs and potential credit risks.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in financial risk management, financial compliance, loan servicing, loan portfolio management, or a closely related field.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Experience in financial analysis, financial planning, and forecasting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control practices.
Experience working with accounting systems, financial systems and/or loan servicing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing loan portfolio or other financial product portfolios.
Experience in financing commercial or industrial infrastructure projects.
Finance experience in the public sector or CDFI and banking sectors.
Experience with collaborative software solutions (e.g. CRM, Loan Processing or Financial Software).
Familiarity or experience with clean energy project finance or other financing related structuring and documentation.
Experience or demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, environmental justice, climate action, and/or economic development.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to your appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.