Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems Analyst (2026-2027)

Under general supervision, performs professional level support for the District's financial systems which are utilized by all District departments; provides departmental interface with Information Systems staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides customer support and resolves systems issues through the financial systems team which provides District departments with direct assistance in resolving their system issues.
• Assists in administration of accounting and payroll system security, maintains system tables, documents and analyzes departmental system requirements; and develops, maintains and distributes user documentation and trains staff in accounting and payroll systems usage.
• Interacts with all levels of internal staff in documenting accounting and payroll issues or developing functional specifications, which include screen and report layouts.
• Performs financial system acceptance testing; writes, executes and analyzes test script results to ensure system integrity; performs quality assurance of financial system user documentation.
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of financial and related analytical studies; conducts complex analyses that relate to the accounting and payroll systems, working in concert with centralized information systems staff.
• Prepares a variety of reports, flowcharts, diagrams, documentation and other written materials; compiles a variety of financial information for use by staff.
• Assists with District-wide training programs related to financial systems utilization; provides information as required.
• Performs management support activities such as preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies for School Board requests and assessing the financial impact of proposed legislation.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may operate a vehicle or arrange for transportation to visit various work sites and attend off-site meetings.
• Maintains all aspects of security and confidentiality of records and information.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, MIS or related field AND 3 years of professional experience in financial systems administration and computer database management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Commitment to Diversity:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.