<p>A privately held real estate investment firm headquartered in Saint Paul is seeking an experienced <strong>Real Estate Paralegal</strong> to join its close-knit team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership in a hybrid role supporting complex commercial real estate transactions across the country.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the commercial real estate closing process, including acquisitions, dispositions, and lease review. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Vice President of Asset Management and serve as the sole paralegal in the organization, playing a critical role in the legal and transactional operations of the firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, lease amendments, letters of intent, and closing documents.</li><li>Coordinate due diligence efforts with internal teams and third-party vendors (title companies, surveyors, environmental consultants, etc.).</li><li>Review and summarize legal documents, leases, and due diligence materials.</li><li>Facilitate 1031 exchanges and manage closing logistics.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic files and support post-closing integration with Asset Management and Accounting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>This role calls for a driven attorney who’s passionate about complex litigation and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. With cases that demand strategic thinking and impactful advocacy, you’ll work closely with a variety of partners across the firm’s portfolio — owning your work while operating within a supportive environment.</p><p>Whether you’re defending depositions or drafting motions, rest assured that your efforts will help small business owners fight for and protect their rights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Litigation Lifecycle Management:</strong> Handle cases from pre-suit investigation through to trial or settlement.</li><li><strong>Draft & Argue:</strong> Prepare compelling motions, pleadings, discovery, and present arguments confidently in court.</li><li><strong>Deposition Experience:</strong> Conduct and defend depositions, ensuring seamless case progression.</li><li><strong>Client & Strategy Focus:</strong> Collaborate directly with clients and partners to strategize and lead litigation efforts.</li><li><strong>Courtroom Advocacy:</strong> Build impactful case narratives to deliver optimal outcomes for franchise-related disputes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
<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>
