Position: Finance Director at the Minnesota State High School League
The League is seeking an outstanding Director of Finance to fill this position, beginning as soon as January 15, 2025, and not later than February 15, 2025. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for all financial duties for the Minnesota State High School League at both the League Office as well as the 16 Administrative Regions. In addition, the Director of Finance serves the MSHSL Foundation, a 501(c)(3), organization responsible for managing grants to Member Schools.
Description: The MSHSL Director of Finance is a leadership-level position working directly with the Executive Director, Senior Associate Director and Director of Information Services. The Director of Finance is responsible for budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and revenue management.
- Develop, administer, monitor and analyze the League
- Annually develop the League budget by estimating ongoing costs and expenses as well as projected
- Prepare multi-year forecasts of the overall financial condition of the League and administrative regions.
- Prepare capital and long-term facilities maintenance plans with the Executive
- Responsible for providing oversight on all financial activities and programs for the
- Oversee overall finances for the 16 Administrative
- Prepare and file all required reports including Not for Profit tax returns, financial reports for member schools and reports to the Commissioner of
- Assure compliance with League policies, state and federal laws and general accounting procedures and
- Serve as financial staff liaison to the Board of Directors and the Audit/Finance
- Oversee annual audit by State Auditor and support Administrative Regions with their
- Supervise finance department
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department
- Assist in facilitating professional growth through instruction and goal
- Support all directors in leading their programs and tournaments through financial analysis and resources.
- Support staff and League with human resources
- Oversee the financial aspects of the League’s insurance plans and payroll
- Support human resources needs in the areas of employee benefit plans, unemployment,
Training and Experience
All items below are strongly desired for this position:
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, business management, finance or related
- Minimum of five years of experience as a finance director or comparable
- Experienced in and knowledge of nonprofit finance and legal
- CPA or CMA
- Knowledge of the history, philosophy, mission and programs of the
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leadership and time management
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with all
- Ability to analyze, interpret, compare and present
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well as a team
- Excellent math and data management
- Knowledge of budget development, analysis and
- Proficient in productivity software, presentation software, human resources and financial
- Display a high level of confidentiality and
- Demonstrate accuracy in all areas of
Salary and Benefits
- Salary based on education, certification and experience. Range: $110,000 to $140,000
- Benefits include:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Match based on salary and individual’s contribution
- Vacation, Safe and Sick Leave, Bereavement,
- Potential to work remotely 20%
Application Process
- Applications will be reviewed beginning November 21,
- The position will remain open until filled; however, interviews will begin as soon as December 2,
- Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, certifications, and a maximum of three current letters of recommendation to [email protected]