We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to serve as a key partner to executive leadership within a privately held manufacturing company. This position will guide both finance and treasury operations, helping shape financial strategy, strengthen reporting, and support sound decision-making across the business. The role also provides leadership to a small team and offers the opportunity to influence planning, performance, and long-term growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s finance and treasury activities, ensuring strong oversight of cash management, liquidity planning, and overall financial health.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and support ongoing forecasting efforts to align operating plans with business objectives.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process and maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for leadership review.<br>• Develop and refine budget processes, controls, and reporting practices to improve visibility into business performance.<br>• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts to support funding needs, working capital management, and strategic planning.<br>• Provide leadership and mentorship to a finance team of 3 to 5 employees, promoting accountability and focused development.<br>• Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, including financial evaluation related to mergers, acquisitions, or other growth opportunities.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Power BI to enhance reporting, create dashboards, and deliver actionable financial insights.
<p>Our client is looking for a Controller/Director of Accounting with 10+ years of experience, CPA or CMA required, Bachelors in Accounting, and experience with SAP preferred. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager. This role involves leading financial strategy and performance initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, and delivering actionable insights to drive organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and much more.</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 looking for an experienced finance leader to support strategic planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a health insurance organization in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting activities, deliver meaningful financial insights to leadership, and help shape decisions tied to growth, investments, and operational priorities. The role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting, evaluate business performance, and provide forward-looking financial perspective in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead enterprise financial planning activities, including long-range planning, annual budget development, and recurring forecast updates.<br>• Partner with senior business leaders to translate operational priorities into sound financial strategies and measurable performance targets.<br>• Prepare and present internal management reports that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities affecting business results.<br>• Conduct detailed financial modeling and ad hoc analysis to support investment decisions, growth initiatives, and business case development.<br>• Deliver actionable recommendations by interpreting financial data and connecting findings to strategic and operational objectives.<br>• Collaborate across teams to improve planning assumptions, reporting accuracy, and overall decision support for leadership.<br>• Support evaluation of business performance within a health insurance setting, including analysis related to specialized programs and operational initiatives.<br>• Use financial tools and reporting systems to organize data, streamline analysis, and enhance visibility into financial outcomes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Claims Finance Manager to support health insurance finance operations in Minnetonka. This Long-term Contract position will oversee medical claims accounting, month-end activities, regulatory reporting support, and financial analysis tied to healthcare payer operations. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in claims finance, reserve analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate reporting and compliance in a complex environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee weekly medical claims activity, track processing patterns, and investigate unusual fluctuations that could affect financial results or operational timeliness.</p><p>• Manage month-end accounting for claims-related transactions by preparing journal entries, updating reserves, and recording financial impacts associated with claims and related obligations.</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations of claims-related accounts, resolve outstanding variances, and address timing or system-driven discrepancies to maintain ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Analyze medical expense results against actuarial expectations, explain key drivers of variance, and support accurate financial close reporting.</p><p>• Review plan settlement data, confirm calculation accuracy, and record associated receivable, payable, and cash entries within the general ledger.</p><p>• Administer accruals, projections, and payment tracking for healthcare vendor and program-related obligations, including intercompany balances and reserve maintenance.</p><p>• Contribute to regulatory and statutory reporting by assisting with data requests, Medicare cost reporting activities, filing support, and audit-related analysis.</p><p>• Prepare detailed finance schedules such as claims rollforwards, actuarial reconciliations, redundancy analyses, and other supporting reports for leadership and compliance needs.</p><p>• Serve as a finance subject-matter expert for system and platform initiatives by supporting testing, validating outputs, troubleshooting issues, and improving financial data quality.</p><p>• Provide team guidance through coaching, regular check-ins, and active participation in leadership discussions and departmental initiatives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the accounting organization and strengthen financial operations in Hopkins, Minnesota. This position combines strategic leadership with day-to-day execution, making it ideal for someone who can oversee reporting, guide process improvements, and remain actively involved in core accounting work. The role partners closely with finance, operations, sales, and executive leadership to deliver accurate insights, support board-level reporting, and help drive sound business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full monthly close cycle, ensuring accurate results, timely completion, and continuous improvement in close efficiency.<br>• Oversee external audit activities, coordinate supporting schedules and documentation, and serve as the primary accounting lead throughout the audit process.<br>• Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Manage financial reporting and consolidation activities, including preparation and review of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.<br>• Perform and review journal entries and general ledger activity while providing hands-on guidance to the accounting team.<br>• Partner with FP&A to analyze budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual performance, identify key drivers, and support financial reviews.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and sales teams to prepare financial presentations and materials for leadership meetings and the board.<br>• Support strategic initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting quality, and overall finance operations.<br>• Work effectively with teams across domestic and international locations, with seasonal travel as needed up to 15%.<br>• Contribute to the reduction of the month-end reporting timeline through process redesign, stronger coordination, and disciplined execution.
Our client, a private equity-backed organization, is seeking a hands-on Senior Financial Analyst for a short-term contract engagement. This consultant will evaluate and document key financial processes, identify operational inefficiencies, and develop sustainable procedures that improve visibility, accuracy, and scalability across the finance function.<br><br>This role is ideal for a process-oriented finance professional who excels in documenting procedures, improving cash flow forecasting, and uncovering revenue leakage opportunities. This role is 100% onsite.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Process Documentation & Internal Controls<br>Assess existing finance and accounting processes and identify gaps in documentation.<br>Develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps for critical finance functions.<br>Establish documentation standards and create repeatable frameworks to support future growth.<br>Collaborate with finance leadership and operational stakeholders to understand current workflows and recommend improvements.<br>Cash Flow Forecasting & Process Improvement<br>Evaluate the company's existing 13-week cash flow forecasting process.<br>Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks within the current forecasting methodology.<br>Design and implement best practices to improve forecasting accuracy and reliability.<br>Simplify and streamline workflows while creating detailed documentation of the revised process.<br>Develop tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms to support ongoing cash management efforts.<br>Rebate Program Analysis & Revenue Leakage Review<br>Conduct a detailed review of customer rebate programs and contractual agreements.<br>Analyze rebate calculations and deductions taken by customers to identify discrepancies and inaccuracies.<br>Investigate potential revenue leakage and quantify financial impacts where possible.<br>Partner with finance, sales, and operations teams to validate findings and resolve process gaps.<br>Create a rebate management playbook outlining procedures, controls, ownership, and best practices for ongoing administration.<br><br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.<br>5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, process improvement, or finance transformation initiatives.<br>Experience evaluating and documenting finance and accounting processes.<br>Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial operations.<br>Experience reviewing contracts, rebate programs, pricing arrangements, or revenue recognition-related processes preferred.<br>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.<br>Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.<br>Experience within a private equity-backed company environment is highly preferred.<br><br>If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half to learn more.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can strengthen cash flow and month-end practices while delivering meaningful analysis that supports informed business decisions. The position will also focus on evaluating rebate and program allowance activity, improving consistency in financial procedures, and helping the team operate more efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and refine procedures that support cash flow management and month-end close activities across the finance function.</p><p>• Perform detailed financial reviews to identify trends, explain performance shifts, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze rebate and program allowance data to confirm accuracy, measure financial impact, and highlight improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc reporting and variance analysis to support planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Document standard operating procedures to create clear, repeatable workflows and strengthen process consistency.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to streamline financial activities and improve the efficiency of existing reporting practices.</p><p>• Use Excel and NetSuite to organize financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and support ongoing analysis.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Newport, Minnesota. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze financial data and provide insights that drive strategic decisions within our sales and marketing departments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s growth through informed financial planning and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze sales and marketing data to identify performance trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.<br>• Create and deliver reports on critical metrics such as customer acquisition costs and sales pipeline efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to assess campaign effectiveness and recommend optimal budget allocations.<br>• Track expenses and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals while identifying opportunities for cost savings.<br>• Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for sales and marketing departments.<br>• Conduct pricing and margin analyses to support decision-making, including customer profitability and segmentation.<br>• Manage and evaluate royalty rates, profitability of licensed products, and costing data to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business strategies, pricing decisions, and organizational assessments.
<p>Our client in the Southwest metro is looking for a Financial Analyst with strong business partnering who has worked with large data sets and has done strategic analytics. This company is privately owned and has great leadership and is growing. Please reach out on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join an investment management company in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, supporting complex fund accounting activities across multiple portfolios. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, and strengthening oversight across valuation, investor reporting, and audit processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage detailed fund operations in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the review of accounting records to support internal analysis and investor-facing reporting.</p><p>• Examine monthly deal-level and fund-level reporting packages, confirm completeness and accuracy, and provide formal approval for reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Assess balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by third-party providers to ensure account activity is properly documented.</p><p>• Contribute to the quarterly valuation process by evaluating valuation models, reviewing results, and comparing operating performance against budget expectations.</p><p>• Respond to valuation-related questions from investment and operations stakeholders and help maintain reliable financial information within business intelligence reporting tools.</p><p>• Prepare and validate quarterly calculations for management fees, placement-related fees, offsets, preferred returns, and general partner allocations.</p><p>• Perform principal and interest calculations across investment positions and support fund-level investment accounting activities.</p><p>• Review investor communications and reporting materials, including capital activity notices, investor statements, and financial statements, while coordinating distribution information with investor relations, treasury, and tax teams.</p><p>• Support annual audit activities by reviewing audited financial statements and footnotes, organizing requested documentation, and addressing auditor questions during interim and year-end procedures.</p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished tax leader to guide tax strategy and oversight across a sophisticated investment platform based in Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role serves as a key advisor on transaction matters, fund structures, and investor considerations while working closely with Finance, Legal, Investments, Client Service, and external specialists. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical guidance for internal teams and clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct tax analysis for investment activity across private equity, private credit, venture capital, and related investment structures, ensuring issues are addressed early in the deal process.</p><p>• Develop tax-efficient approaches for domestic taxable investors, tax-exempt entities, and international investors while balancing business objectives and regulatory considerations.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal partners on the review and negotiation of fund, financing, subscription, and side agreement documentation to address tax implications and protect stakeholder interests.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain clear written support for tax positions, including memoranda, technical analyses, and internal guidance that outline assumptions, conclusions, and risk considerations.</p><p>• Oversee federal, state, and international tax compliance for funds and related entities, including estimates, return review, and distribution planning.</p><p>• Advise investment professionals on the tax impact of acquisitions, restructurings, exits, and other liquidity events to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to clients, leadership, and internal teams in a practical and timely manner.</p><p>• Support tax audits and inquiries by developing response strategies, defending positions taken on filings, and coordinating with federal, state, local, and foreign tax authorities as needed.</p><p>• Provide high-quality client support through ongoing communication regarding taxable income expectations, annual reporting deliverables, and tax matters affecting investment vehicles.</p><p>• Lead the tax function by setting priorities, guiding team and external service providers, and strengthening processes to deliver accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to lead a high-impact initiative focused on strengthening warranty and claims operations for a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide the assessment of current financial and operational practices, uncover improvement opportunities, and shape a more effective model for reserve management, claims administration, and reporting. The role calls for a senior specialist who can combine accounting insight, financial planning expertise, process evaluation, and project leadership to drive practical, sustainable results across multiple business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the end-to-end warranty and claims transformation effort, coordinating priorities, timelines, and stakeholder alignment across the project.<br>• Examine warranty reserves, liability balances, and accrual approaches to determine whether financial treatment is accurate, supportable, and scalable.<br>• Evaluate claim activity, usage patterns, and reporting outcomes to identify trends that affect forecasting, reserves, and overall financial performance.<br>• Partner with Accounting and FP&A leaders to refine forecasting assumptions, quantify business impact, and strengthen financial decision-making.<br>• Assess how the shift from insured coverage to a self-insured structure affects accounting practices and recommend any needed adjustments.<br>• Review current claims workflows, controls, and ownership structures to improve efficiency, accountability, and process consistency.<br>• Document existing processes, data movement, stakeholder roles, and key decision points to create a clear view of the current operating environment.<br>• Analyze supporting systems and data inputs across platforms such as Oracle, Tavant, Salesforce, and OneStream to identify gaps and integration concerns.<br>• Develop a future-state framework that includes governance, process documentation, performance measures, and actionable recommendations for leadership.<br>• Present findings, progress updates, and strategic recommendations to finance executives and other senior stakeholders.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Loan Accounting to lead loan servicing, cash operations, and reporting activities for a complex lending portfolio in Twin Cities Minnesota. This role will guide accounting and servicing standards across the full loan lifecycle while partnering with finance, operations, and technology teams to strengthen controls, improve workflows, and support portfolio performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in commercial loan administration, payment processing, and banking operations, along with the leadership skills to develop a high-performing team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end loan cash management activities, including receivables, payables, and borrower disbursements, while maintaining compliance with approved budgets and internal controls.</p><p>• Create and enforce consistent standards for applying incoming funds from sources such as commodity sales, hedging activity, insurance recoveries, and public program payments.</p><p>• Oversee bank account reconciliations and direct the month-end close process, including final review of financial, performance, and investor-facing reports before release.</p><p>• Ensure internal stakeholders and external partners receive complete and accurate reporting on schedule, and monitor team execution against established deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain reliable loan data across servicing and accounting platforms by strengthening controls, validating accuracy, and supporting a dependable source of record.</p><p>• Supervise the transfer or assignment of closed loan assets to investors and financing partners, ensuring documentation, timing, and execution meet contractual obligations.</p><p>• Provide senior guidance on servicing issues, asset management events, and portfolio exceptions to help keep loans performing and in good standing.</p><p>• Oversee customer-facing servicing support to ensure timely issue resolution and a high standard of service throughout the life of each loan.</p><p>• Partner with technology and operations teams to assess, implement, and enhance loan systems and workflow tools that improve efficiency and data quality.</p><p>• Lead process improvement and special finance initiatives by analyzing operational performance, removing bottlenecks, and recommending practical changes to policies, procedures, and technology.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for a Finance Manager with strong analytics, budgeting/forecasting and supervisory experience. Experience with SaaS a strong plus. Bachelors in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years experience required. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>