<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 an experienced Director of Accounting to lead complex technical accounting matters for a dynamic organization.This role is ideal for an individual who can evaluate intricate transactions, develop well-supported accounting positions, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior leaders. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of U.S. accounting standards, sound judgment, and the ability to manage high-impact projects independently while collaborating across functions.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, discretionary bonus, PTO, short/long term disability, and more. </p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, oversee core accounting operations, and strengthen the organization’s overall financial performance. This role is ideal for someone who can balance high-level financial direction with hands-on oversight of reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities. The successful candidate will partner with executive leadership to support sound decision-making, improve financial visibility, and maintain disciplined fiscal management across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, HSA, dental/vision, 401k match, unlimited PTO, discretionary bonus, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota in a part-time contract role. This engagement is expected to run for approximately 2–3+ months while the organization completes its permanent search, and the position will support financial oversight in a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration preferred two days per week. The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit finance experience and a hands-on approach to budgeting, reporting, cash management, and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with executive leadership and departmental stakeholders to build, oversee, and refine the annual operating budget, including interim reviews and forecast updates.<br>• Lead monthly close activities by recording journal entries and producing accurate financial reports for leadership and finance committee review.<br>• Maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts while monitoring restricted, designated, and reserve balances, including timing considerations tied to grant funding.<br>• Reconcile banking activity, coordinate deposits, and ensure payment approvals follow established signature controls for higher-value disbursements.<br>• Oversee accounts payable processing through regular payment cycles, accurate coding, and timely release of vendor payments.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and gallery operations staff to calculate artist commission payments, maintain tax documentation files, and manage year-end contractor reporting forms.<br>• Monitor incoming receivables with program teams, including oversight of balances related to studio artist security deposits.<br>• Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and organizing relevant governance and budget documentation.<br>• Manage recurring compliance activities such as sales tax filings, workers’ compensation audit support, W-2 distribution, and required tax filings with applicable agencies.<br>• Supervise the part-time Accountant and provide guidance across financial administration, grant contract tracking, investment monitoring, and expense-related inquiries.
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to lead and oversee audit initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage compliance programs, cultivate strong relationships with senior leadership, and provide guidance to improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with full benefits including medical, dental/vision, short/long term disability, 401k, PTO, and 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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to lead and oversee audit initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage compliance programs, cultivate strong relationships with senior leadership, and provide guidance to improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with full benefits including medical, dental/vision, short/long term disability, 401k, PTO, and 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 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>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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead production operations and shape a high-performing, people-centered manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for driving consistent execution across the plant, strengthening operational standards, and building the capacity needed to support growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership judgment, hands-on manufacturing expertise, and the ability to align teams around safety, quality, and efficient output.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Direct daily manufacturing activities to achieve production targets while maintaining strong standards for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Set measurable expectations across production areas and reinforce accountability through consistent performance management and process discipline.</p><p>• Develop workforce plans that support current output requirements and future expansion, including staffing, team development, and labor allocation.</p><p>• Stay closely connected to frontline operations to identify barriers, support supervisors, and improve overall team effectiveness.</p><p>• Create and refine manufacturing workflows, work center structures, and production plans to improve throughput and reduce inefficiencies.</p><p>• Address operational issues quickly by evaluating risks, making informed decisions, and implementing practical corrective actions.</p><p>• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, vendors, and business leaders to coordinate priorities and ensure smooth execution across functions.</p><p>• Use subject matter expertise from internal and external partners to strengthen processes, resolve gaps, and improve manufacturing outcomes.</p><p>• Promote continuous improvement initiatives grounded in lean manufacturing principles, safe operating practices, and sustainable cost performance.</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>
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in preparing detailed financial analyses, supporting reporting initiatives, and delivering actionable insights to guide decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across various departments and contribute to the firm’s overall financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop comprehensive financial reports and analyses using accounting systems, report-writing tools, and Microsoft Excel.<br>• Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, financial statement reviews, and ad-hoc analyses.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to complete high-priority external surveys and deliver accurate data.<br>• Partner with the FP&A leadership team to understand priorities and provide guidance to entry level analysts.<br>• Lead and manage ad hoc projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.<br>• Gain a deep understanding of the firm’s financial systems and operations to act as a subject matter expert.<br>• Leverage tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Tableau to generate accurate and actionable financial insights.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the team’s objectives.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support research and development finance activities in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role will partner with business leaders to provide meaningful financial insight, improve planning accuracy, and strengthen reporting across a dynamic portfolio environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound business judgment, and the ability to influence decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee forecasting, monthly close activities, financial reporting, and variance evaluation for research and development spending areas.</p><p>• Work closely with R&D leaders to interpret financial results, test planning assumptions, and guide informed business decisions.</p><p>• Partner with portfolio management teams to improve visibility into program funding, investment priorities, and trade-off scenarios across development initiatives.</p><p>• Examine project-level costs such as staffing, discretionary spending, and primary expense drivers, then convert findings into practical recommendations.</p><p>• Contribute to key planning cycles including quarterly outlooks, the annual budget process, and longer-term financial plans.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and provide support during month-end close to help ensure accurate accounting across functional and departmental budgets.</p><p>• Identify and implement enhancements to reporting methods, analytics, systems usage, and internal finance processes to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear process documentation and work instructions to support consistency and operational effectiveness.</p>
<p><strong>Director of Human Resources (U.S.)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Twin Cities, MN (Hybrid)</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a global, multi-entity organization to identify a Director of Human Resources to lead HR across its U.S. business.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role where you’ll own the full scope of HR for a growing and evolving U.S. organization (~400+ employees) within a broader international business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is not a traditional, siloed HR leadership role.</p><p><br></p><p>The organization is continuing to grow and evolve across multiple business units, creating a need for a leader who can bring alignment, structure, and forward-thinking HR strategy to a dynamic, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll step into a role where success requires both strategic perspective and hands-on execution—partnering closely with senior leadership while leading and developing an established HR team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the lead HR partner for the U.S. business, supporting a diverse employee population across multiple teams and functions</li><li>Guide the organization through ongoing growth and integration efforts, aligning people, processes, and structure across business units</li><li>Partner with leadership on:</li><li>Organizational design and restructuring</li><li>Succession planning and leadership development</li><li>Workforce planning and team effectiveness</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, elevating capability and strengthening HRBP effectiveness</li><li>Bring consistency and clarity to HR practices while maintaining flexibility where needed</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor—balancing business needs with employee experience in a fast-moving environment</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and global HR partners to ensure alignment and execution</li></ul><p><strong> What Makes This Role Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Full ownership of U.S. HR within a global organization</li><li>A true “player-coach” leadership role—not purely strategic or purely operational</li><li>Exposure to multi-business and cross-functional complexity, including integration of acquired teams and evolving business structures</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with new and evolving leadership teams, influencing organizational direction and scalability</li><li>A culture that values ideas, adaptability, and continuous improvement over rigid processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced account and operations leader to help guide client success and strengthen day-to-day agency performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role blends strategic account oversight with operational coordination, making it ideal for someone who can connect leadership priorities, team execution, and client expectations. The successful candidate will bring a strong agency background, excellent judgment, and the ability to create structure in a fast-moving environment while supporting continued growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct operational processes across the agency to improve workflow consistency, communication, and delivery quality.<br>• Partner with senior leadership to align business priorities, team capacity, and execution plans across departments.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep initiatives on track, remove obstacles, and maintain momentum on key deliverables.<br>• Oversee a select group of client accounts, providing strategic guidance and ensuring strong service, responsiveness, and long-term partnership value.<br>• Monitor project progress, identify resource gaps or operational risks, and recommend practical solutions before issues escalate.<br>• Build and refine scalable ways of working that support agency growth and create greater accountability across teams.<br>• Collaborate with internal specialists to ensure campaigns and client programs are executed accurately and efficiently.<br>• Step in where needed to provide account support, operational leadership, and business continuity as priorities shift.
<p>Our client in the West Metro is in need of a Senior Internal Auditor This hybrid role is ideal for a meticulous individual who can evaluate financial and operational controls, identify areas of risk, and support continuous improvement across the business. The position offers an opportunity to apply audit expertise in a regulated environment while partnering with stakeholders to strengthen compliance and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, life insurance, 401k match, PTO, discretionary bonus, and more! </p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation, reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken. </p>