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 a dedicated Accounting Manager to join a religious non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position by managing accounting operations, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. If you are an experienced and detail-oriented accounting expert looking to advance your career in a meaningful and mission-driven environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant.<br>• Supervise and provide guidance to a part-time accounting associate.<br>• Prepare and analyze budgets, offering insights to support organizational financial goals.<br>• Handle endowment accounting and ensure proper fund management for the organization.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate financial statement audits.<br>• Reconcile accounts and review journal entries to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Monitor and manage Form 1099 preparation and submission.<br>• Support and improve fund accounting practices tailored to non-profit operations.
<p>We are looking for a Private Equity Associate to join a dynamic team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will collaborate with deal teams to conduct in-depth due diligence and create detailed financial models for potential investment opportunities. You will also contribute to the monitoring of portfolio companies and assist in identifying new fund opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of private equity investments.</p><p>• Perform detailed research on specific companies to support investment decisions.</p><p>• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and prepare investment memorandums.</p><p>• Monitor the performance and operations of portfolio companies.</p><p>• Participate in investment committee discussions.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration please message Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, Call Doug at 612-249-0330 or apply through the link provided.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join a dynamic financial services firm in Greater Twin Cities area. This role focuses on supporting public fixed income portfolios, with an emphasis on investment-grade and high-yield credit strategies. As part of a collaborative research team, you will play a key role in delivering insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to support institutional portfolio mandates.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed evaluations of portfolio holdings to ensure alignment with current investment risks and fundamental outlooks, including updating internal credit ratings and company assessments.</p><p>• Track developments in primary and secondary corporate bond markets to identify investment opportunities, perform pricing analyses, and provide trade recommendations.</p><p>• Perform sector-level research to uncover emerging trends and inflection points, forming forward-looking perspectives on valuation and risk.</p><p>• Drive innovation initiatives aimed at improving research processes through technology integration and data-driven methodologies.</p><p>• Collaborate across sectors to contribute to internal presentations, research publications, and investment committee discussions.</p><p>• Analyze market benchmarks and index compositions to maintain a competitive edge in portfolio strategies.</p><p>• Provide timely earnings reviews and updates to internal teams to refine credit assessments.</p><p>• Develop relative value analyses to aid in decision-making for portfolio investments.</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 looking for a highly skilled Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role focuses on managing selling expenses within the retail sector while partnering closely with senior business leaders to provide actionable insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, particularly in retail finance, and a passion for driving process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze store selling expenses, including labor costs, workforce trends, and occupancy accounting, to optimize financial performance.<br>• Collaborate with Finance team members and Sales Operations leaders to ensure alignment on expense management strategies.<br>• Develop and present business case analyses, identifying trends and providing recommendations based on data-driven insights.<br>• Manage deliverables across Finance and other business units, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives by analyzing existing workflows and implementing enhancements.<br>• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior and executive leadership, communicating financial impacts and insights effectively.<br>• Partner with accounting teams to assess the financial implications of store openings and closures.<br>• Explore profitability drivers within retail FP& A, such as hourly wage impacts and workforce scheduling.<br>• Provide expertise in workforce management, analyzing labor costs and minimum wage impacts.<br>• Ensure adherence to best practices in expense structure management across multi-unit retail operations.
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
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making across the organization. If you have a strong background in financial planning, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and distribute comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages, including consolidated profit and loss statements, variance analyses, and key performance metrics.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with leadership and department heads to align financial goals.<br>• Evaluate performance trends, including cost drivers, revenue patterns, and segment profitability, to uncover actionable insights.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modeling for capital investments, pricing strategies, and other strategic initiatives.<br>• Support integration efforts for new business acquisitions, ensuring alignment in financial reporting structures and forecasting models.<br>• Collaborate with operational, sales, and purchasing leaders to translate business activities into meaningful financial insights.<br>• Work with the Accounting team to ensure accurate month-end accruals, account classifications, and consistent reporting practices.<br>• Develop and implement improvements to financial planning and analysis processes, tools, and templates.<br>• Assist in preparing financial presentations for board meetings, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
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 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.
<p>We are looking for a part-time, experienced VP/Director of Finance to lead financial planning and management initiatives for our organization. This long-term contract position requires a strategic thinker with expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful financial strategies while collaborating with senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process to ensure alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage month-end close procedures to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Create and deliver financial reports that provide actionable insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee grant accounting and ensure compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Manage all aspects of grant administration, including tracking expenditures and reporting outcomes.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Online to maintain accurate and organized financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and present financial updates to the Board of Directors, offering strategic recommendations.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze data and support financial planning.</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.
<p>Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst with a Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting and 2+ years experience. The right candidate will have strong technical skills including Advanced Excel and working with models. Great team in an exciting industry! Please reach out confidentially on LinkedIN @JenniferExsted.</p>
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trust Associate to manage daily trust operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This position is ideal for professionals who excel in maintaining operational efficiency while fostering strong client relationships. The role involves coordinating with various teams and stakeholders to improve workflows and uphold fiduciary integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily trust operations, including account setup, maintenance, and accurate reporting.<br>• Oversee the processing of transactions, such as asset transfers, cash movements, and fee assessments.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of trust-related activities.<br>• Administer trust accounts by handling onboarding, annual reviews, valuations, and distributions.<br>• Develop and enhance operational workflows, documentation practices, and internal controls.<br>• Prepare materials and reports for quarterly Trust Committee and Board meetings.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations governing trust services.<br>• Maintain and update compliance programs, policies, and training materials to align with regulatory standards.<br>• Collaborate with investment, tax, and leadership teams to streamline processes and drive efficiency.<br>• Stay informed about changes in fiduciary standards, trust laws, and regulatory requirements.
