<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>
<p>Robert Half's Contract Finance & Accounting team in Minneapolis is looking for a Senior Accountant for a temporary opportunity. This position offers you great long-term potential and strong compensation. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced environment to support the firm's continued success.</p><p> </p><p>Role & Responsibilities</p><p> </p><p>· Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables primarily in the compensation area (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)</p><p>· Prepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</p><p>· Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests.</p><p>· Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)</p><p>· Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and SOX testing with internal and external auditors</p><p>· Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p><p>· Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process</p><p>· Participate in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>Ad-hoc projects as necessary</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 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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accounting Manager to provide financial leadership for manufacturing operations in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this role, you will work closely with plant and operations leaders to strengthen cost visibility, improve production performance, and support sound business decisions through clear financial insight. The position is ideal for someone who combines strong manufacturing finance expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to operational partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct cost accounting activities across manufacturing operations, including product costing, inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and related financial controls.</p><p>• Review material, labor, and overhead variances to uncover performance trends, explain results, and recommend actions that improve margins.</p><p>• Build and refine cost models that give leadership better insight into product profitability, manufacturing efficiency, and overall cost behavior.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management to track operational measures such as throughput, labor productivity, and plant performance against financial goals.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and longer-range financial planning efforts for multiple production environments.</p><p>• Prepare financial and operational reports that translate complex data into practical guidance for strategic and day-to-day decisions.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and strengthen efficiency by evaluating manufacturing workflows and performance drivers.</p><p>• Oversee inventory-related activities, including physical counts, reconciliations, month-end close support, and accuracy monitoring.</p><p>• Assess capital projects and operational improvement investments by analyzing financial impact, payback potential, and expected returns.</p><p>• Guide and develop finance team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Audit specialist to join our team in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing technical audit work with meaningful client interaction and team collaboration. You will contribute to assurance engagements across a range of organizations while helping maintain high standards of quality and integrity. The role also offers the chance to expand your expertise, support developing staff, and build a long-term career in public accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion while keeping work aligned with timelines, budgets, and client expectations.<br>• Assess internal control environments and determine appropriate testing approaches based on identified risks and engagement objectives.<br>• Perform and review detailed audit procedures over financial statement accounts, including balance sheet and income statement activity.<br>• Prepare, examine, and refine workpapers, draft financial statements, and client-facing reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication, dependable follow-through, and a clear understanding of each organization’s goals.<br>• Analyze complex transactions and higher-risk audit areas, then summarize findings and recommendations for leadership and clients.<br>• Raise audit issues, technical questions, and process improvement opportunities to managers and partners to support timely resolution.<br>• Apply accounting and auditing guidance, quality standards, and relevant technology tools effectively across engagements.<br>• Mentor less experienced team members by sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and encouraging consistent career development.<br>• Uphold strict ethical standards, confidentiality expectations, and standards of conduct in every client interaction and assignment.
<p>Our client, a large and growing Commercial Bank, is looking for an accomplished risk and controls leader to strengthen first-line risk oversight across the enterprise in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will shape practical, scalable approaches for control monitoring, testing, and governance within a banking environment while partnering closely with business leaders and independent risk teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial services, a strong foundation in control design and assessment, and the ability to introduce technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency and consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and refinement of first-line risk and control frameworks that support consistent governance practices across the organization.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders and segment risk stakeholders to evaluate processes, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical remediation strategies.</p><p>• Design and oversee an enterprise-wide controls testing and monitoring program that emphasizes quality, consistency, and risk-based execution.</p><p>• Introduce automation and technology-enabled testing approaches to improve the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of control evaluation activities.</p><p>• Prepare clear, decision-ready reporting for management that summarizes testing outcomes, key deficiencies, and progress against corrective action plans.</p><p>• Advise leadership on control-related matters during framework implementation efforts and help align business activities with regulatory and internal policy expectations.</p><p>• Build, guide, and manage a distributed testing team to support efficient execution of control assessments across multiple business areas.</p><p>• Deliver training and ongoing guidance to stakeholders on control standards, testing practices, and effective risk management behaviors.</p><p>• Monitor industry developments, regulatory expectations, and emerging tools to enhance the organization’s first-line control environment and maintain strong market awareness.</p>
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 Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements for nonprofit and government clients in Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to guide teams, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver audit work that meets rigorous regulatory and exacting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound judgment, and a hands-on leadership style that supports both engagement quality and staff development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct audit engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring each phase is completed efficiently and in accordance with exacting standards.<br>• Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff, providing guidance that strengthens technical performance and supports long-term career growth.<br>• Design engagement approaches that address financial reporting risks, internal control considerations, and compliance obligations for nonprofit and governmental organizations.<br>• Oversee Single Audit procedures for entities receiving federal funding, including testing related to internal controls and regulatory compliance.<br>• Evaluate and approve workpapers, financial statements, and client-facing reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable requirements.<br>• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and staffing needs to keep engagements on track while maintaining a high level of client service.<br>• Build trusted relationships with client contacts, respond to concerns proactively, and promote a smooth, collaborative engagement experience.<br>• Contribute to client planning activities by helping manage engagement scope, timelines, and financial expectations.<br>• Identify client needs, operational issues, and improvement opportunities, then follow through with practical recommendations and next steps.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Lead to join a financial services organization in the twin cities, Minnesota. This position will guide risk-based internal audit activities with a primary emphasis on third-party risk management, including fintech relationships, oversight practices, ongoing monitoring, and applicable regulatory expectations. The role partners closely with business stakeholders and audit colleagues to evaluate controls, highlight risk exposure, and deliver practical recommendations that strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and execute internal audits focused on third-party risk management activities, with particular attention to partnerships, vendor oversight, and compliance obligations.</p><p>• Build productive working relationships with business partners and audit team members to support open communication, effective collaboration, and informed audit outcomes.</p><p>• Assess business processes to identify significant risks, key controls, and areas where control design or execution may require improvement.</p><p>• Prepare audit planning materials, risk assessments, and tailored audit programs that align testing procedures to the level of risk and engagement scope.</p><p>• Perform walkthroughs, review process documentation, and direct control testing using appropriate sampling methods and sound audit techniques.</p><p>• Analyze audit results to determine the significance of issues, investigate underlying causes, and develop practical observations supported by clear documentation.</p><p>• Communicate findings through well-structured reports and verbal presentations that clearly explain risk impact, control gaps, and recommended actions.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding audit issues by conducting follow-up reviews and validation testing to confirm that corrective actions have been effectively implemented.</p><p>• Support internal control testing and contribute to related program documentation and reporting as part of broader departmental initiatives.</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>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing client on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will provide essential accounting support during a planned leave coverage period while ensuring continuity across core financial processes. The ideal candidate is a self-directed and detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a fast-moving environment, manage responsibilities independently, and contribute quickly with strong systems knowledge and sound judgment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead critical monthly close activities by preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Oversee accounting related to revenue recognition and rebate programs, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable policies.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership, delivering timely and reliable insights each month.</p><p>• Handle intercompany accounting activities, including eliminations and related reconciliations across entities.</p><p>• Support accounting administration and reporting tied to employee expense and corporate card programs, including Concur and American Express.</p><p>• Prepare schedules for management, business partners, and external stakeholders, including year-end reporting support and disclosure documentation.</p><p>• Assist with the creation of audited financial statements and respond to external audit requests, including documentation gathering and sample support.</p><p>• Contribute to general accounting work involving fixed assets, inventory, reconciliations, and other balance sheet activities as needed.</p><p>• Build and maintain Excel-based analyses and reports while assisting with special accounting and finance projects in partnership with internal teams.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial reporting for the organization in North Metro, MN. This role will play a key part in monthly close activities, balance sheet integrity, and ongoing financial compliance while also contributing to process improvements across the accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and year-end close activities by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring deadlines are met.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger with a high level of accuracy and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.</p><p>• Complete account and bank reconciliations, resolve outstanding items, and verify the integrity of recorded transactions.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight to promote accurate reporting and healthy cash flow management.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping maintain compliance standards.</p><p>• Review customer credit information and make informed recommendations regarding credit approvals.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Provide guidance to less experienced accounting team members and help reinforce best practices within the department.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a corporate accounting team. This role offers broad exposure across accounting, payroll, and compliance activities, making it a strong fit for someone who is organized, dependable, and eager to grow in a detail-focused business setting. The position supports core financial operations while partnering with colleagues to maintain accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Contribute to the monthly close cycle by preparing schedules, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts, identify unusual transactions, and follow up on variances to maintain accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare journal entries and complete supporting reconciliations to keep accounting records current and well documented.<br>• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions related to corporate operations and payroll expenses with close attention to accuracy.<br>• Support bi-weekly payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now and help maintain reliable payroll records.<br>• Assist with benefits administration tasks, including enrollment updates and related employee payroll information.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate employee data within payroll systems and support daily accounting and payroll operations.<br>• Provide assistance with audit requests and contribute to special accounting or finance projects as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join a logistics organization in Eagan, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to a timely month-end close, and provide meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to partner with operational teams, improve accounting processes, and strengthen reporting consistency across assigned areas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key activities related to the monthly close, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and reviewing account activity for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Examine financial results to identify fluctuations, resolve discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrections when irregularities are found.<br>• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to explain accounting outcomes and convert financial data into practical business insights.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supporting assigned business units with reliable financial information and analysis.<br>• Evaluate operating and financial performance trends to help guide planning and decision-making.<br>• Recommend and support enhancements to accounting procedures, reporting methods, and close timelines to improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Work across financial platforms and transaction systems to maintain dependable reporting and well-documented accounting processes.<br>• Strengthen internal consistency and controls by improving documentation, standardizing recurring activities, and promoting continuous improvement.<br>• Use Excel, reporting tools, and financial systems technology to increase productivity and improve the quality of analysis.
<p>We are looking for an accomplished, detail-oriented Business Risk Officer within a banking environment. This role serves as a key advisor to business leaders by strengthening controls tied various business units of the bank. The ideal candidate brings deep financial services expertise and can turn complex risk considerations into practical guidance that supports responsible growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide first-line risk activities initiatives, ensuring business objectives are supported by effective governance and controls.</p><p>• Partner with leaders across the bank functions to identify exposures and embed risk awareness into planning and execution.</p><p>• Design, evaluate, and enhance control frameworks related to specific business initiatives.</p><p>• Advise on regulatory, operational, and reputational risk matters by translating requirements into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee risk assessments, control reviews, and remediation planning to address gaps in processes.</p><p>• Monitor performance through meaningful metrics and reporting that highlight control effectiveness, emerging issues, and progress on action plans.</p><p>• Support compliance reviews, examinations, and risk program activities by preparing documentation and coordinating responses across business teams.</p><p>• Drive process improvements that strengthen governance, streamline execution, and improve consistency across front-line risk practices.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grant Accountant to support the financial oversight of grant-funded programs for a mission-driven non-profit organization in the West Metro of the Twin Cities. This position plays a key role in billing, cash activity, reconciliations, and compliance, ensuring grant transactions are accurate, well-documented, and aligned with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with program teams, funders, and internal finance partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and submit grant-related financial reports and reimbursement packages within required deadlines for public and private funding sources.</p><p>• Review project-level financial activity to confirm expenses are eligible, accurately assigned, and consistent with grant terms.</p><p>• Advise program and department staff on spending rules, documentation expectations, and financial compliance requirements tied to awards.</p><p>• Respond to funder inquiries by clarifying billed amounts and coordinating supporting records with Accounts Payable and operational leaders.</p><p>• Examine grant agreements and contracts to interpret billing terms, reporting obligations, and compliance expectations.</p><p>• Track updates to grant regulations and reporting standards, then summarize key impacts for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Monitor daily banking transactions, identify incoming deposits, and align receipts with internal deposit records.</p><p>• Apply receivable payments in the accounting system and maintain accurate cash posting activity.</p><p>• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, quarterly receivables reconciliations, and evaluate reserves for uncollectible balances.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation that strengthens internal controls and demonstrates grant compliance, including reconciling deposits from third-party payment platforms such as PayPal and Stripe.</p>
<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>
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>Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst with 2+ years experience who has strong analytical skills, business partnering, and is savvy with systems/technology. Growing company making acquisitions with lots of potential. Will look at Financial Analysts looking to move up! If you are interested, please reach to me on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
<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>