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Manager of Finance & Operations
The Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) is a vital player in the state’s fast-changing clean energy sector. As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, our mission is to power Minnesota’s sustainable energy industries through expert education and advocacy. We harness the strength of our 150+ member companies at the state legislature, in the regulatory arena, and in the courtroom — working to shape and safeguard equitable public policies and expand competitive markets. Through this work, we help deliver safe, reliable, affordable, and clean energy for all Minnesotans.
We envision a Minnesota where locally generated clean energy powers our homes, businesses, and communities. At MnSEIA, we are dedicated to an energy transition where every Minnesotan — regardless of income or background — shares in the jobs, savings, and ownership opportunities it creates. Our progress is driven by a commitment to ensuring consumers enjoy broad choice and competitive markets, always anchored by integrity and the rule of law as our North Star.
Commensurate with a part-time schedule, prorated from a full-time equivalent base of $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Subject to part-time eligibility, potential benefits include employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, disability, generous vacation, paid holidays, and retirement plan contributions.
- Flexible work hours.
- Opportunities for growth.
Part-time - approximately 20 hours per week
This role includes, but is not limited to:
Financial Support (60%)
- Oversee and liaise with outside accountants on:
- General ledger accounting, including journal entries, and month end close.
- Monthly bank statement reconciliation
- Monthly financial reports
- Accounts payable
- Monthly membership invoicing
- Year-end 1099s
- Monitor bank account, process fraud protection notices
- Report regularly to the Executive Director on key financial indicators and present monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors.
- Ongoing monitoring and management of accounts receivable and collections.
- Monitor organizational cash flow.
- Manage yearly budgeting and financial forecasting and monitoring.
- Liaise with the board treasurer and answer questions in a timely manner.
- Manage relationships with key business partners, including ongoing providers of benefits and tech services.
- Advise on vendor sourcing, review contracts and agreements, and assist in the vendor selection process.
- Work with staff to compile and submit state lobby reports as required.
- Work with Board and staff to produce budgets and financial reports for annual conference, other events, marketing, and partner sponsorships, and discretionary staff spending as required.
Operational Support: HR/Staff Support (20%)
- In conjunction with benefits providers, on-board new staff.
- Administer payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and compliance reports as required.
- Off-board departing employees.
- Oversee office administration and organizational procedures.
- Provide other staff support as requested.
Operational Support: Office Support (20%)
- Meet and greet guests coming to the office, and manage incoming phone calls and emails to the organizational info account.
- Act as the first point of contact for building management, including maintenance items.
- Order catering and other items for in-office meetings.
- Maintain required books and records, including board meetings, HR, benefits, and vendor files.
- Order computer equipment, phones, and other supplies for staff as needed.
- Maintain organization files (paper and digital).
- Oversee annual filings (insurance audits, Secretary of State)
- Provide other organizational management and oversight as needed or requested.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a financial analyst and/or a general accountant.
- Experience in nonprofit accounting and finance at a leadership level is strongly desired.
- Excellent proficiency with current office technology including Google, Microsoft, Quickbooks products and other organizational management software.
- Exhibits good and independent judgment and initiative on assignments.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; approachable and dependable.
- Must be able to maintain professional discretion.
- NOTE: This is a hybrid position and some in-office hours will be required (at least one day per week) at our St. Paul office.
Email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected] with "Manager of Finance & Operations" in the Subject line.
Hiring Timeline
- Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
- Interviews: Late April 2026
- Offer Extended: By the beginning of May 2026
Target Start Date: Early to mid May 2026 (Note: An early May start date is highly preferred to allow the new hire to shadow our outgoing staff member for a seamless transition of duties.)
