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Working Title: Chief Financial Officer

Job Class: Agency Chief Financial Officer

Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

• Job ID : 93728

• 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 : 04/22/2026

• Closing Date : 05/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retirement Association / PERA-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Personnel / Executive Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10%

• Salary Range: $52.74 - $75.66 / hourly; $110,121 - $157,978 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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.

The CFO for PERA supports the Executive Director, as a strategic business partner, in managing and leading the financial operations of the organization. The incumbent hired into this role will consult with PERA staff on complex financial matters and set critical organizational goals as a member of PERA’s Executive Team. The CFO will also provide regular information/guidance to PERA’s Board of Trustees. Lastly, the incumbent will be required to oversee several financial functional services, such as, public pension accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, tax compliance, contract administration, administrative and board support services, and member/employer records management.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework up to 50%.

• Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the work address listed above in Minnesota may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Finalist requires an additional review prior to telework approval.

• Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location or anywhere in Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

• Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrates fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Four (4) years of accounting experience developing operating budgets and working with senior leadership to support effective financial management.

• Experience working with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) or similar financial and compliance reporting systems.

• Experience developing and executing financial policies.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar software program including functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables and sort and filter functions.

• Experience in governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), risk management and internal control principles, auditing; procurement and contract management practices, and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation.

• Communication and presentation skills to articulate complex financial topics.

• Proven leadership ability and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships, influence decision-making, effectively motivate and manage a diverse team, and champion a work culture that advocates for inclusion.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role. Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance or have other reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field as determined by hiring authority.

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Public Finance Officer, or similar professional certification (e.g., Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Internal Auditor).

• Experience in public pension plan administration.

• Experience with public sector financial management.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.