Senior Manager, Accounting - Finance Operations (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: September 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $107,993 to $151,112 annually ($51.92 to $72.65 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/08/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of the Anoka County Finance department is to enrich our community by providing quality services and assuring financial integrity. We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Collections & Billing divisions. This role provides strategic leadership across key financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. The Senior Manager evaluates and directs day‑to‑day workflows, supports staff development, strengthens internal controls, and advises senior leadership on treasury and financial operation matters.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of September 14th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 39: $107,993 to $151,112 annually ($51.92 to $72.65 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work between the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN, 55303

• Upon successfully completing probation, this position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office as business needs allow.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Manager, Accounting position.

• Manage one or more subfunctions for the Finance Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of managers to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.  

• Develop comprehensive strategic plans for Anoka County’s current and future accounting needs.

• Lead accounting operations and establish goals that align with the overall mission of the organization.

• Serve as direct liaison with Anoka County stakeholders, facilitate meetings, promote feedback and establish open communications.

• Advise senior leaders regarding matters, such as effective use of resources and methods. Interpret accounts and reports to senior leadership.

• Manage the modification of financial/accounting systems and sub-systems and supervise or perform the related studies and analyses that may be required.

• Mitigate risk through audit procedures.

• Ensure accuracy of internal and external financial statements and reports.

• Evaluate and make improvements to accounting processes and policies while ensuring practices comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations.

• Evaluate department budget and costs associated with the accounting function.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and work direction and managing activities of the accounting team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree.

• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in accounting, finance, or other closely related field.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field.

• Eight years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in accounting, finance, or other closely related field.

• Experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments.

• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) license. 

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization and operation and ability to apply that knowledge. 

• Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies and practices. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.

• Assignments may require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing to assist county employees.

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts to transport equipment.

• Regular lifting of 20-50 lbs. while moving materials.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to IT maintenance equipment depending on assignment.

• IT maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, electrical and electronic installation and testing tools/instruments, and personal protective equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO