Finance Manager (Grants And Revenue Supervisor)

Salary : $77,321.01 - $114,799.13 Annually
Location : (Metro Square) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00239
Department: 21B01-Finance/Admin
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Basic Function
The current vacancy is in the Finance Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.
Responsible for overseeing the revenue and grants teams responsible for working across the county maximize revenue generation and the county's pursuit of grant funding.; complex or specialized county-wide accounting or financial management functions, providing strategic leadership for payroll; planning and implementation of county-wide business process improvements and related business application technology; and perform related duties as assigned.
Revenue and GrantsThe Revenue and Grants manager oversees the revenue and grants team and works across the county to maximize revenue generation and support the county's pursuits of grant funding aligned with our vision, mission, and values.
This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
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Examples of Work Performed

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Research processes for the best business practices and the setting of performance benchmarks, recommend and implement business process changes and performance measurements, and report back on measurements against benchmarks.
3. Provide lead role in one or more of the following areas: Lead the county-wide central payroll functions; Lead the revenue and grants team functions.
4. Prepare financial statements, schedules, spreadsheets, analyses, reports, notes, and correspondence.
5. Lead or participate in business process improvement initiatives within the department and outside the department.
6. Give direction and guidance to county departments as well as technical and support staff.
7. Establish and implement countywide grant and Revenue policies and procedures, supporting preparedness for audits and building relationships with service team experts.
8. Develop and prepare Grants and Revenue reports, schedules, spreadsheets, analyses, notes and correspondence. Develop and prepare reports to Director of Finance, deputy county managers, department directors, and other partners in the county.
9. Recommend or implement Grants and Revenue generation process improvements, including identifying problems and areas for improvement of efficiency associated with grant applications, grant acceptance, grant monitoring, revenue generation, and budget to actuals analysis.
10. Develop short- and long-range plans for revenue and grants training, work projects and related issues.
11. Support countywide planning to align needs and strategic priorities with grant and Revenue funding opportunities to generate additional revenue for the county.
12. Work closely with budget analysts, controllers, the Finance Division Director for Accounting and Payroll, and other leaders in the county to collaborate on revenue generation and an increase in grant awards for the county.
13. Assess, implement, and manage a countywide grant system.
14. Support organizational grants compliance and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and other laws and regulations.
15. Keep informed of changes in federal and state laws related to intergovernmental grants management and compliance and support sound decision making.
16. Evaluate and recommend grants management strategies to provide grants administration information and advice to county officials.
17. Develop and implement audits of grants processes and information to ensure regulatory compliance countywide.
18. Support non-tax levy revenue generation countywide with a focus on high priority revenue areas for the county.
19. Develop revenue budget monitoring practices and provide revenue specific budget-to actual and recommendations to the Deputy Director, Finance Director, Exec Team, and county Board.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All): 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field.
Experience: Three years of professional level experience in finance, analysis, budget, and/or grants management experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Substitution: Master's degree may substitute for two years of the professional level experience. An additional four years of professional level experience may substitute for bachelor's degree requirement.
Certifications/Licensure: None.
Preferred: Public sector financial management experience.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Finance Manager - Revenue and Grants will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Finance Manager - Revenue and Grants This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 45 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.
To print a paper application for this posting click You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2024 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acce...