Extension Chief Finance Officer

### Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related area
• Twelve years of related experience, including significant financial management experience
• Three years of experience supervising finance professionals
• Experience with federal, state and/or county funding, as well as granting agencies and donor resource management
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills that include listening, openness to feedback and diverse perspectives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience in translating financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, faculty and staff
• Expert skills in Microsoft Office, the Google suite, Zoom, and other software tools for financial management and reporting

### Preferred

• Strong University of Minnesota financial systems background and experience
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to and experience fostering a welcoming and effective organizational culture.
• Related experience at the University of Minnesota, another institution of higher education, or another large, complex, mission-driven organization
• Experience leading financial and multifunctional teams
• Master’s degree in a related field

### Additional Requirements

• This is not a remote position, and the person hired must be able to work regularly at a dedicated/assigned Extension office on the St. Paul campus.
• Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance. Ability to drive to events/meetings, and stay overnight on occasion. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy.
• When not in the assigned office location, employees must be reachable with a number that will be published in the Extension staff directory.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional evening or weekend work.
• This position is not eligible for emp...