A Financial Analyst in Public Health and Human Services serves as a fiscal supervisor in the Finance & Operations Division and as a liaison both internally and externally. This position is responsible for the oversight of all activities performed by the unit, accounting and audit-related functions, as well as analyzing, developing, and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure fiscal and programmatic integrity in the department's operations.

Duties of this role include:

Direct supervision of staff (includes coaching & mentoring) in the following areas: accounting, MA & PMAP claims, child foster care placement administration, estate recovery Financial reporting and analysis Budget development and management Financial close and audit support (complex reconciliations, journal entries, work papers) Communication with program areas and external providers Oversight of functions involving payables and receivables Applying and implementing best practices, audit standards, and internal controls Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $36.37

• $52.

30 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. An employee in this class serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations. Duties include analyzing financial data and reports; developing and conducting studies to investigate and resolve procedural issues; evaluating the impact of financial controls on daily operations; recommending changes to financial systems, operational methods, and procedures to reduce operating costs; assisting in the development and presentation of departmental budgets; integrating departmental financial systems with County goals and objectives; and supervising accounting and clerical staff within an assigned department. The work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisory staff. These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

FREQUENT

Sit; static neck position; talk/speak; hear within 5 feet; near and mid-range vision.

OCCASIONAL

Bend/rotate neck; stand; walk; turn wrists; hear up to 20 feet; and far vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in finance AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.

RATING SYSTEM

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-14. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note:

When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

August 11, 2026

• Applicant screening will begin Week of August 31, 2026
• Supplemental question scoring to be completed September 16-22, 2026
• Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions .

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran:

DD214 noting character of service

Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran:

DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here .

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.