We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the financial processes of our organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing transactional accounting, and maintaining inventory records. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is eager to collaborate with multiple departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and execute month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage the general ledger and maintain its integrity by reviewing entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Coordinate and prepare for financial statement audits, collaborating with external accountants as needed.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records.<br>• Process and monitor journal entries to maintain accurate transaction records.<br>• Supervise accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring efficient workflows.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to manage inventory accounting.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and other accounting tools to streamline financial processes and reporting.<br>• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide financial insights and reports to support decision-making across the organization.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Principal Cost Accountant for our client in the NW metro. This is a hybrid model and offers great growth opportunity with a very large organization. Manufacturing and operations experience is ideal with 6+ years of experience. Salary up to $125K plus bonus potential. If you are interested, please reach out to Rick Harrison on LinkedIn or call Rick at 612.888.9862. </p>
We are offering an opportunity for a VP/Director of Finance in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting aspects of the organization. The role involves engagement with multiple departments, ensuring the organization's goals are met and new initiatives are properly funded. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Plan and implement systems that fulfill the department's mission and goals efficiently and effectively.<br>• Provide leadership and day to day management of finance, accounting, tax, audit, business technology, risk management, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, investment analysis, and management.<br>• Assure monthly financial statements provide an accurate picture of current financial conditions of the Organization consistent with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), nonprofit law, and organizational policy.<br>• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance and maintain business and financial records in accordance with financial accounting and reporting systems, controls, accountabilities, legal, tax, and audit parameters.<br>• Conduct financial and business analyses of potential new ventures and develop funding models and implementation plans.<br>• Manage all financial activities including cash flow management, investment management, analysis of capital projects, asset sales, and the safeguarding of all assets.<br>• Oversee the development of the annual operating budget, including all department and subsidiary budgets.<br>• Lead the decision-making process for real estate and major lease and buy activities.<br>• Communicate regularly with the audit/finance committee and the board of directors.<br>• Drive employee engagement and organizational performance by improving employee line of sight to strategic goals.<br>• Establish and implement finance and business technology efforts that effectively communicate and support organizational mission, goals, and strategic vision.<br>• Establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with audit.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an esteemed organization in the Twin Cities area to seek a results-driven <strong>Senior Audit Manager</strong>. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supervising advanced audit activities, driving compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing risk management, control, and governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional audit projects, ensure high-quality deliverables, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance organizational efficiency.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Develop and execute advanced audit and compliance activities as part of the Risk & Control Services Plan to enhance organizational infrastructure.</p><p>· Present audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to mitigate risk and ensure continuous improvement.</p><p>· Assess control deficiencies, evaluate their impact, and implement cost-effective solutions to address vulnerabilities.</p><p>· Lead and manage audit projects, ensuring all deliverables meet scope, timeline, and quality benchmarks while mentoring team members.</p><p>· Conduct risk assessments in complex domains and refine audit plans to prioritize high-risk areas.</p><p>· Oversee and validate Management Action Plans, advising on timely closure once identified issues have been resolved.</p><p>· Collaborate with regulatory and control groups to coordinate audit activities that meet compliance and governance requirements.</p><p>· Escalate time-sensitive challenges to ensure proactive resolutions that meet project deadlines.</p><p>· Advise on process improvements and new methodologies to keep audit practices ahead of evolving market conditions.</p><p>· Develop a culture of continuous improvement and growth by transferring tactical knowledge and mentoring junior members.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee financial accounting operations. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and driving process improvements to strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in leading accounting teams and a deep understanding of financial systems. This is a hybrid model in the northern suburbs. Salary up to $180K plus 15-20% Bonus. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee general ledger financial accounting functions across multiple systems to ensure precise and timely account reconciliations.</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process in collaboration with financial reporting and FP& A leaders to deliver accurate trial balances.</p><p>• Develop and monitor analytics to explain monthly fluctuations in financial data compared to budgets, forecasts, prior years, and trends.</p><p>• Research and interpret accounting standards and regulatory guidance, implementing new policies to ensure compliance with updates.</p><p>• Lead communications and coordination with external auditors regarding accounting changes and compliance timelines.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting processes, recommending improvements as needed.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to plan and execute year-end close processes and annual audits, ensuring no control deficiencies or adjustments.</p><p>• Mentor and develop high-potential talent through structured feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Drive organizational change and foster a collaborative environment within the accounting team.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and enhance our cost accounting practices within the construction/contractor industry. Based in White Bear Township, Minnesota, this role focuses on analyzing product profitability, managing standard costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position is vital in driving informed decision-making through detailed cost analysis and strategic recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive analyses of material, labor, fixed overhead, and variable overhead costs, identifying variances and devising strategies to mitigate them.<br>• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of costs for new part numbers, ensuring company-wide updates are accurate and timely.<br>• Review and manage obsolete inventory reserves, collaborating with the Controller to execute disposal procedures and adjustments.<br>• Partner with production teams to monitor scrap levels and establish effective disposal or return-to-vendor protocols.<br>• Supervise the cycle count program to maintain accurate inventory quantities and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Prepare for external audits by conducting price tests, developing schedules, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Participate in system enhancements to align with evolving organizational needs, improving cost accounting processes.<br>• Provide detailed cost forecasts and analyses for planning, budgeting, and "make vs. buy" decisions.<br>• Develop and implement policies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the cost accounting department's operations.<br>• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
<p>Our client is looking to add a Tax and Accounting Manager to their small CPA firm. Busy seasons are 55 hours and Fridays off Memorial Day through Labor Day. Great firm that works primarily with small businesses doing all their taxes and accounting. Bachelors degree required. CPA or EA highly preferred. If you are interested, please reach out on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p>
We are on the lookout for a Tax Manager - Public to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States. This role will necessitate managing several client engagements at once, maintaining relationships with executives across multiple family offices, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. A key aspect of this role will be the application of tax code to unique situations, as well as the preparation and review of various tax returns.<br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project<br>• Foster and maintain relationships with executives across various family offices<br>• Prepare and review Trust Tax Returns and Estate Tax Returns<br>• Utilize strong trust accounting skills to maintain accuracy and efficiency<br>• Directly manage, develop, train, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements<br>• Supervise and review team members' work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards<br>• Review individual returns that include multiple complex partnership K-1s, stock options, and multi-state K-1s<br>• Review Real Estate partnerships and apply tax code to unique circumstances<br>• Read, understand, and apply directions contained in trust documents prepared by others<br>• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction<br>• Participate in firm-wide initiatives including recruitment<br>• Work with partners on proposals and business development.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our non-profit organization based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This role is vital in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with grant awards, and providing accurate and timely financial information. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting efforts, monitor restricted funds, and collaborate with organizational leadership to align funding strategies with the mission of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and support financial and staff accountants, including conducting performance reviews, providing coaching, and handling training needs.<br>• Review, approve, and post financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and oversee the organization's annual budget, preparing detailed monthly reports to track actual versus budgeted expenses.<br>• Maintain the general ledger, manage account reconciliations, and oversee month-end and year-end closings.<br>• Ensure compliance with grant awards by providing technical guidance and maintaining financial policies and procedures.<br>• Collaborate with auditors and monitors to meet audit and grant reporting requirements.<br>• Train staff on finance-related systems and procedures, promoting best practices across departments.<br>• Research and implement regulatory requirements to align internal policies with compliance standards.<br>• Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to the definition and implementation of organizational priorities and goals.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States. This role involves managing multiple high-level tax engagements, formulating and delivering innovative tax planning, and providing client service. You will be identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, working with staff to ensure tax returns are completed correctly, and performing research on tax topics. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage multiple high level tax engagements ensuring effective execution and delivery<br>• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies<br>• Provide exceptional client service and foster business opportunities within our current client base<br>• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed correctly and timely<br>• Analyze tax situations from various perspectives to apply the maximum tax benefit<br>• Conduct research on various tax topics and draw conclusions<br>• Lead, develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills<br>• Work with high level clients and review tax returns for accuracy<br>• Participate in business development and community involvement activities<br>• Understand the mindset of a business owner with entrepreneurial spirit<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to our clients<br>• Participate in coaching employees and career development<br>• Stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry’s regulations and policies.
We are in search of an Audit Manager - Public for our Saint Paul, Minnesota location. As an Audit Manager - Public, you will be tasked with managing various client assignments and projects, including the successful completion of assignment tasks and project components. This role is within the public accounting industry and requires an individual with strong skills in Audit Engagements, Auditing, Audit Plans, Budget Processes, and Supervisory management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage and oversee various client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the success of each project<br>• Apply GAAP to accounting issues, interpreting, and researching with minimal supervision<br>• Apply GAAS to auditing issues, interpreting, and researching with minimal supervision<br>• Assess risk and design planning, audit procedures, and supervise all phases of audit engagements<br>• Utilize the Audit Methodology employed by the firm<br>• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction<br>• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards, providing supervision as necessary<br>• Develop, train, manage, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements<br>• Work with partners on business development and proposals<br>• Build and nurture strong working relationships with client management
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee inventory-related accounting and financial analysis for North American operations. This role involves managing inventory valuation processes, cost accounting, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing variances, forecasting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This role will manage one staff accountant and is a hybrid model. Salary up to $150K plus a bonus potential. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.466.5690. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage inventory valuation on the Balance Sheet and ensure accurate reflection in the Cost of Goods Sold accounts.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting processes for manufactured products, resale goods, and in-transit items.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis comparing current figures against prior year data and budget expectations.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities related to inventory and cost accounting.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes, ensuring timely reconciliation and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain accuracy in the General Ledger.</p><p>• Coordinate financial statement audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure data consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite and other financial tools to streamline accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.</p>
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. The primary function of this role is to manage and oversee audit engagements, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide excellent client service. The role also involves business development and team management activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the execution and completion of audits, emphasizing internal controls and compliance testing<br>• Formulate audit strategies and ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise audit programs to address these risks<br>• Review and approve audit workpapers, reports, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness<br>• Maintain quality and client service standards by ensuring audits are completed within budget and timelines<br>• Stay current with updates in governmental auditing standards, regulations, and accounting pronouncements, ensuring that audits comply with the latest requirements<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their audit needs, addressing questions, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations<br>• Assist in business development efforts, including proposals and networking within the government sector<br>• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and career development support to audit team members<br>• Ensure compliance with all Firm wide and local office policies and procedures.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager in the public sector. The role is based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and involves working in a CPA firm with multiple locations. The primary focus will be on managing tax functions for privately held clients. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br>• Oversee the preparation and review of complex tax returns<br>• Manage corporate tax returns in adherence to federal and state regulations<br>• Coordinate the preparation and submission of federal tax returns<br>• Implement strategies to manage federal taxes effectively<br>• Work towards maintaining a balance between work duties and personal life<br>• Monitor and ensure low chargeable hours<br>• Facilitate growth within the team and firm<br>• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide excellent customer service<br>• Stay updated with tax laws and regulations to provide accurate advice to clients<br>• Work towards improving the quality of life within the team and firm.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the integrity of our accounting processes. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while developing internal controls and policies. Your expertise will play a critical part in driving strategic decision-making and maintaining the financial health of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.<br>• Direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring variances and implementing corrective actions.<br>• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate monthly financial statements.<br>• Maintain high standards for financial transactions and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and refine business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.<br>• Manage external audits and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.<br>• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings and reporting requirements.<br>• Provide financial analyses and insights to support strategic organizational planning.<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering growth and a culture of excellence.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Circle Pines, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee the financial operations and strategies of the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial efficiency, managing risk, and supporting strategic decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the executive team, offering insights and strategic recommendations to support key business decisions.<br>• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with organizational goals and adapt to market trends.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes to ensure operational and production goals are met.<br>• Conduct detailed financial analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and improved efficiency.<br>• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate financial health and operational success.<br>• Manage all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and inventory management.<br>• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.<br>• Maintain robust systems and internal controls to uphold financial accuracy and readiness for audits.<br>• Coordinate internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Optimize cash flow and working capital strategies to ensure financial stability and support growth initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced Treasury Analyst/Assistant Treasurer to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and enhancing the treasury function within our organization. This position involves close collaboration with multiple departments and direct reporting to the Corporate Controller, offering a dynamic and impactful opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a robust treasury function tailored to the organization's needs.<br>• Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across five or more departments to optimize treasury processes.<br>• Oversee global treasury activities, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations to improve liquidity management and financial efficiency.<br>• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to align treasury strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Monitor and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.<br>• Support corporate financial planning by delivering insights on cash management and investment opportunities.<br>• Establish processes and controls to ensure the security and efficiency of financial transactions.
We are looking for a Treasury Analyst/Assistant Treasurer to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee critical cash management processes, investment operations, and compliance activities while contributing to risk management and organizational projects. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your treasury expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and assess daily cash activity across all bank accounts, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis.<br>• Execute daily cash transfers and maintain precise cash flow forecasting to optimize liquidity.<br>• Prepare and distribute investment operations reports, ensuring timely and accurate trade settlements.<br>• Lead global document processing related to investment transactions and oversee the payment of investment manager fees and capital calls.<br>• Draft and send Letters of Direction to custodians while supporting compliance reporting for investments.<br>• Collaborate on cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert, contributing to treasury initiatives.<br>• Provide backup assistance for accounts payable processing and approvals on a weekly basis.<br>• Uphold risk management standards by adhering to governance policies and internal control practices.<br>• Ensure compliance with enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
We are in search of a Controller to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in managing our financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of our records. The Controller will have a hand in various functions, from overseeing the general ledger to managing accounts payable and receivable, all while ensuring compliance with financial regulatory requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the general ledger and manage the end of month closing processes.<br>• Assist in the development of budgets and perform variance analysis to guide strategic decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with production to account for and manage inventory, including cost analysis and valuation.<br>• Ensure our financial operations are in compliance with all regulatory requirements and prepare necessary reports for federal, state, and local authorities.<br>• Utilize the Epicor ERP for all accounting functionalities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of system data.<br>• Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during internal and external audits.<br>• Efficiently manage accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.<br>• Handle administrative tasks related to accounting, including document management, filing, and coordination with other departments to ensure financial data accuracy.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller on behalf of our client in the West Metro. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance and accounting who thrives in a dynamic environment. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, driving compliance, and providing actionable insights to support operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, short term/long term, PTO, 401k match</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken</p>
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller to join our team in Woodbury, Minnesota. As a Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and aligning financial strategies with our organization's goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Overseeing and managing all aspects of the general ledger, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.<br>• Preparing financial statements and management reports in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Managing daily accounting tasks, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.<br>• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.<br>• Developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to protect assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.<br>• Leading the accounting team and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.<br>• Collaborating with department leaders to support financial planning.<br>• Implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations.<br>• Partnering with leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth and profitability.
<p>As a key member of the controllership team, the Divisional Assistant Controller will be a direct report to the Divisional Controller and work closely with the Division Accounting leaders and local accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely close, reporting, and filing of site financial results. The accounting organization is undergoing an organizational change from site specific accounting to division accounting. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and results driven accounting leader to make positive, impactful changes at a high-tech solution-oriented growth organization. </p><p>The Division Assistant Controller will lead the accounting, tax, cash and banking, and other accounting activities for the division. He/She will oversee the implementation/operation of the organization’s accounting policies and procedures, and internal controls, including systems, financial close, and analysis for the division. As such, this role will have primary responsibility for ensuring that site financial, accounting, and tax systems adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements and Company policy. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Accountabilities & Responsibilities</p><p>1. Provide leadership and oversight for division accounting and accounting policy, banking, tax, Insurance and Internal Control.</p><p>2. Develop and maintain global accounting policy and global accounting internal controls.</p><p>3. Oversee site general ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.</p><p>4. Responsible for the timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the site.</p><p>5. Drive and support improvements in the closing period process to achieve benchmark levels with a focus on achieving a 5-day closing period, flash reporting, and flux analysis.</p><p>6. Provide strong leadership for direct reports. Assist direct reports in managing through a rapidly changing environment.</p><p>7. Ensure discipline, rigor with a high level of integrity in financial reporting.</p><p>8. Determine and highlight accounting and tax implications, with the assistance of the Divisional Controller, for all material business decisions at the site.</p><p>9. Lead with the support of the Divisional Controller in preparing accounting support for yearend audit. Lead accounting requests from the external audit team ensuring proper documentation is provided and is in line with company standards.</p><p>10. Collaborate and contribute to the site leadership team, as requested.</p><p>11. Build, develop and mentor a team with development plans, succession plans, SOP development, and cross-training. </p><p>12. Collaborate with and support the business leaders and Corporate FP& A teams with financial statement uploads, financial results, Board presentation materials, providing commentary on results and variances.</p><p>13. Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities for the site.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a mid-sized family business is seeking a Financial Controller to manage all financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across accounting functions. This leadership role will support senior management with financial reporting, budgeting, job costing, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction finance and experience implementing financial best practices in a project-based environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Oversight & Reporting</p><ul><li>Direct daily accounting activities, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and cash management.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Maintain robust job cost accounting systems and allocate project expenses appropriately.</li><li>Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to inform operational decisions.</li><li>Monitor and manage company cash flow and working capital.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Systems</p><ul><li>Lead, train, and support the finance and accounting team.</li><li>Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Drive process improvements to streamline financial workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with IT and operations to enhance system integrations and reporting tools.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Finance Business Unit Lead to oversee and drive financial operations for engineering and development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial expertise to ensure accurate project financial statements, timely billing, and effective collaboration with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing business processes, training teams, and ensuring profitability across projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure accurate documentation of customer purchase orders and project scope agreements.<br>• Drive the creation and timely availability of monthly Estimate-to-Complete metrics, implementing process improvements as needed.<br>• Forecast resource requirements in enterprise systems to maintain reliable revenue backlog and support project estimates.<br>• Develop action plans with project managers for projects requiring overtime or scope adjustments, ensuring customer approvals and gross margin maintenance.<br>• Validate weekly project time entries against the ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Assist with the preparation of client updates and scope change presentations on a regular schedule.<br>• Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure invoices align with customer requirements and are accurately reflected in project financials.<br>• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial summaries, ensuring alignment with the ledger.<br>• Monitor project revenue, costs, and invoices by phase, addressing inaccuracies in collaboration with relevant teams.
We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Controller to join our accounting team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will provide essential support to corporate accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes. This is a supervisory position that includes oversight of direct reports and collaboration with multiple departments, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Purchasing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide leadership and support to group controllers and manufacturing locations under your supervision.<br>• Manage the monthly close process, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of entries and results.<br>• Analyze and summarize customer margin data for assigned locations.<br>• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by location controllers.<br>• Deliver key variance analyses to management on a monthly basis for assigned groups.<br>• Perform month-end duties, including reviewing journal entries and creating supporting documentation for general ledger accounts.<br>• Participate in the annual budget process alongside group and location controllers.<br>• Collaborate on annual financial and tax audits, serving as a key contributor.<br>• Maintain and revise company accounting policies and procedures, providing training and guidance as needed.<br>• Execute miscellaneous accounting projects and tasks as required.
