Finance Director Jobs in Minnesota
Finance Director jobs in Minnesota concentrate in corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, financial services, and manufacturing, with demand at the VP-level through executive suite across the Twin Cities metro and beyond. Most hiring comes from Minneapolis and St. Paul, with additional activity in Rochester and Bloomington, where employers such as UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Mayo Clinic maintain large finance functions. The most in-demand specialties are FP&A leadership, healthcare finance, and treasury management for multi-entity organizations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ST. CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA MISSION:
At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an individual who values integrity, accountability, collaboration and responsible stewardship to protect the financial health, strengthen financial decision-making, develop capable staff, and ensure resources are used effectively to advance the YMCA's mission. The Director of Finance is a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic leadership and oversight of finance, IT and business operations. This position oversees budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business office operations while providing the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors with financial insight to support sound decisions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership: Translate organizational goals into actionable financial and operational plans, establishing priorities, performance indicators, and accountability measures to support the YMCA’s strategic objectives.
2. Financial Management & Accounting Operations: Oversee all accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, efficient business practices, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of month-end and year-end financial closings.
3. Budget Development & Oversight: Lead the annual budgeting process, including establishing guidelines, training staff, reviewing departmental budgets, monitoring financial performance, and providing ongoing budget analysis and recommendations.
4. Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of financial statements, annual independent audits, IRS Form 990, and required financial reports and filings, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, legal requirements, and grant obligations.
5. Financial Analysis & Strategy: Responsible for financial performance analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital planning.
6. Internal Controls & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, ensure accurate reporting, and oversee business insurance and financial risk management practices.
7. Treasury, Investment & Financial Relationships: Manage banking, financing, and investment activities; maintain relationships with financial institutions and professional advisors; and provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Finance and Investment Committees.
8. Payroll & Administrative Oversight: Oversee payroll administration, compensation-related processes, insurance, information systems, and related vendor relationships to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient administrative operations.
9. Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned finance, accounting, and administrative staff, fostering accountability, professional development, and alignment with YMCA values and organizational goals.
10. Organizational Collaboration & Community Engagement: Serve as a financial resource and strategic partner to executive leadership, staff, and board committees; represent the YMCA with community partners and professional organizations; and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.
2. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, with demonstrated success in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and organizational financial stewardship.
3. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, audit preparation, and financial risk management.
4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership, providing financial analysis, actionable insights, and recommendations that support sound business decisions
5. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop staff, establish clear expectations and promote accountability. Experience building financial knowledge and decision-making capabilities among managers and emerging leaders.
6. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and accounting systems. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, strengthen financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and support system implementation or optimization. Experience with Paylocity and/or Daxko preferred but not required.
7. Oversees the organization’s information technology (IT) assets, systems, and service providers, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology operations. Manages technology inventory, maintenance, upgrades, vendor relationships, and technical support to meet operational needs and support organizational efficiency.
8. Understanding of nonprofit financial management principles, including fund accounting, restricted contributions, grant reporting, nonprofit financial statements, and regulatory compliance, preferred. Prior nonprofit experience is desirable but not required.
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with external financial advisors, auditors, banking partners, and other professional service providers.
10. Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, financial transparency, confidentiality, accountability, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
ST. CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA MISSION:
At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an individual who values integrity, accountability, collaboration and responsible stewardship to protect the financial health, strengthen financial decision-making, develop capable staff, and ensure resources are used effectively to advance the YMCA's mission. The Director of Finance is a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic leadership and oversight of finance, IT and business operations. This position oversees budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business office operations while providing the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors with financial insight to support sound decisions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership: Translate organizational goals into actionable financial and operational plans, establishing priorities, performance indicators, and accountability measures to support the YMCA’s strategic objectives.
2. Financial Management & Accounting Operations: Oversee all accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, efficient business practices, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of month-end and year-end financial closings.
3. Budget Development & Oversight: Lead the annual budgeting process, including establishing guidelines, training staff, reviewing departmental budgets, monitoring financial performance, and providing ongoing budget analysis and recommendations.
4. Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of financial statements, annual independent audits, IRS Form 990, and required financial reports and filings, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, legal requirements, and grant obligations.
5. Financial Analysis & Strategy: Responsible for financial performance analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital planning.
6. Internal Controls & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, ensure accurate reporting, and oversee business insurance and financial risk management practices.
7. Treasury, Investment & Financial Relationships: Manage banking, financing, and investment activities; maintain relationships with financial institutions and professional advisors; and provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Finance and Investment Committees.
8. Payroll & Administrative Oversight: Oversee payroll administration, compensation-related processes, insurance, information systems, and related vendor relationships to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient administrative operations.
9. Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned finance, accounting, and administrative staff, fostering accountability, professional development, and alignment with YMCA values and organizational goals.
10. Organizational Collaboration & Community Engagement: Serve as a financial resource and strategic partner to executive leadership, staff, and board committees; represent the YMCA with community partners and professional organizations; and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.
2. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, with demonstrated success in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and organizational financial stewardship.
3. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, audit preparation, and financial risk management.
4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership, providing financial analysis, actionable insights, and recommendations that support sound business decisions
5. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop staff, establish clear expectations and promote accountability. Experience building financial knowledge and decision-making capabilities among managers and emerging leaders.
6. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and accounting systems. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, strengthen financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and support system implementation or optimization. Experience with Paylocity and/or Daxko preferred but not required.
7. Oversees the organization’s information technology (IT) assets, systems, and service providers, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology operations. Manages technology inventory, maintenance, upgrades, vendor relationships, and technical support to meet operational needs and support organizational efficiency.
8. Understanding of nonprofit financial management principles, including fund accounting, restricted contributions, grant reporting, nonprofit financial statements, and regulatory compliance, preferred. Prior nonprofit experience is desirable but not required.
9. Ability to collaborate effectively with external financial advisors, auditors, banking partners, and other professional service providers.
10. Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, financial transparency, confidentiality, accountability, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance director jobs across Minnesota.
- CPA license active or eligible in Minnesota via the Minnesota Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required
- MBA or advanced degree in finance preferred by most Minnesota corporate employers
- Ten or more years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
- Experience managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for a complex organization
- Proficiency with enterprise ERP platforms such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP
Finance Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance director in Minnesota?
Most finance directors in Minnesota hold a CPA license issued or recognized through the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, earned by passing the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting the state's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the foundation, and an MBA strengthens competitiveness for director-level roles. Employers across healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate services in the Twin Cities typically expect a decade of progressive experience before promoting into or hiring at the director level.
Which companies hire finance directors in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring finance directors in Minnesota include Optum, Catallia Mexican Foods, and University of Minnesota, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional healthcare systems creates consistent demand for experienced finance leaders year-round.
Which Minnesota cities have the most finance director jobs?
The cities with the most finance director openings in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Eagan. Minneapolis and St. Paul drive the bulk of listings because of the dense cluster of corporate headquarters and major healthcare networks based there, while Rochester's activity reflects the outsized presence of Mayo Clinic and its affiliated organizations in that market.
Are there remote finance director jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and they are more common than in many senior finance roles, given the strategic and analytical nature of the position. About 65% of finance director openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting post-pandemic flexibility at many corporate headquarters in the Twin Cities. FP&A and treasury-focused roles tend to be the most amenable to remote arrangements, while roles tied to multi-site operations or close board interaction typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a finance director in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving through a senior financial analyst or accounting manager role at a large Minnesota employer before stepping into a director position. Healthcare systems such as Fairview, Allina Health, and M Health Fairview regularly hire finance professionals at the manager level and develop them into director roles internally. Earning a CPA through the Minnesota Board of Accountancy and adding an MBA from a Minnesota program significantly accelerates that progression. Targeting assistant director or finance manager titles at mid-size manufacturers or nonprofits in the metro is another concrete entry point.
Where can I find and apply to finance director jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to finance director jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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