<p>Robert Half's Legal Practice is partnered with a Top Tier Law Firm in Downtown Minneapolis seeking a Patent Litigation Associate. </p><p><br></p><p>If you're serious about growing as a Litigator, this is the opportunity for you. Unique opportunity to work with great mentors.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify a dynamic Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts for a growing wholesale distribution company in Hopkins, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in driving business performance, providing strategic insights, and supporting decision-making across our organization. The ideal candidate will excel at developing financial models, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring team members to achieve organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning.</p><p>• Develop and manage financial models to assess profitability, cost efficiency, and investment returns.</p><p>• Collaborate with regional and departmental leaders to shape pricing strategies and evaluate new business opportunities.</p><p>• Mentor and guide financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance finance culture.</p><p>• Enhance financial processes by improving data reporting, automating workflows, and increasing organizational visibility.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations for long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and M& A evaluations.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends and market dynamics to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Lead efforts to optimize cash flow forecasting and month-end close processes.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Power BI and advanced Excel formulas to streamline financial reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Support leadership in crafting actionable recommendations based on financial data</p>
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.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and oversee supply chain operations in the south metro. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage teams, optimize processes, and ensure seamless coordination across all supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven track record in logistics, forecasting, and production planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage supply chain teams, including hiring, onboarding, and providing ongoing coaching to improve performance.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve annual department goals and improve overall efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee global supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.</p><p>• Analyze forecasting data to optimize inventory levels and production schedules.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth coordination between production, logistics, and distribution.</p><p>• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement within the supply chain.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all supply chain activities.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain processes.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.</p><p>• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on supply chain performance and challenges.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Investment Analyst to join our client's team in the Twin Cities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in investment analysis who can deliver insightful recommendations to the firm. If you are passionate about financial markets and enjoy analyzing complex investments, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis on investment opportunities, assessing asset condition, financial performance, and risk factors.</p><p>• Evaluate the structure and performance of complex financial products to identify and prioritize potential risks.</p><p>• Analyze and compare performance relative to industry peers and prevailing market conditions.</p><p>• Prepare detailed technical reports and provide recommendations to clients based on findings, both in written and verbal formats.</p><p>• Manage the lifecycle of assigned investment reviews, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Perform analysis on investment assessing their financial status, controls, and overall investment quality.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality control and consistency in reviews.</p><p>• Represent the firm at client meetings, building relationships and sharing insights.</p><p>• Support clients by leveraging analysis to enable informed investment decisions.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a top mid-sized law firm in the Twin Cities Metro seeking an experienced Corporate/M& A Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience advising companies with commercial transactions, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, closely held business structuring, and tax planning.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for if you're looking to join a busy and established practice and further develop expertise in helping companies grow by buying/selling businesses. </p><p><br></p><p><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></p><ul><li>Advise clients on mid market mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.</li><li>Represent growth-stage entities in various corporate matters, including financing and governance.</li><li>Handle private placements and financing transactions, including equity, debt, and mezzanine financing.</li><li>Structure and restructure debt and equity transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage sale-leaseback transactions and advise clients on private equity matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents to facilitate smooth closings.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance on closely held business structuring and tax planning considerations.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst II to join a team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. As part of the Rebates and Fees Team within the Commercial Services division, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and accuracy in customer rebate contracts and administrative fees. This is a hybrid, long-term contract position requiring three days onsite each week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and analyze rebate and fee settlements to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Process and manage the timely payment and reporting of rebates and administrative fees using revenue management systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve questions related to contract language, customer requirements, and agreement setup.</p><p>• Support the principal analyst by handling workload requests and assisting with various financial tasks.</p><p>• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract terms to ensure all rebate and fee obligations are met promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Communicate market share updates and settlement details to customers in a timely manner.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve rebate or fee-related issues by partnering with internal teams.</p><p>• Generate detailed reports on contract performance and settlement activities for stakeholders.</p><p>• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and compliance in rebate and fee administration.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Compensation Analyst to join our manufacturing team in the Twin Cities. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in compensation strategies and analysis. If you have a strong background in compensation administration and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Compensation administrator for the Short-Term Incentive Plan </p><ul><li>Run weekly reports for overall bonus incentive eligible participants and upload to vendor. </li><li>Review monthly report for short-term incentive plan participants. Compare with data from finance, address gaps.</li><li>Quarterly, gather employee details for quarterly operations short-term incentive plan.</li><li>Year end, work with finance to validate, QC, and input correct eligible earnings into short-term incentive plan tool.</li><li>Coordinate payment files to regions and local payroll.</li><li>Support the setup of the year-end and initial launches of the short-term incentive plan tool to managers and participants.</li><li>Coordinate the posting of quarterly payment dates.</li></ul><p>Support the Sales Incentive Plan </p><ul><li>Provide quarterly support of the short-term incentive plan tool, in partnership with finance.</li><li>Work with finance to validate, QC, and input correct eligible earnings into tool.</li><li>Assist with annual set-up of plan specifics.</li><li>Coordinate the posting of quarterly payment dates.</li></ul><p>Data analysis and validation </p><ul><li>Support compensation committee and proxy data analysis and presentations. </li><li>Validate merit budgets and salary ranges within Workday and post on intranet.</li><li>Provide requested data regarding Workday variable compensation to finance and internal audit.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></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>
