<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-savvy professional to lead a short-term project focused on data cleanliness, readiness, and analytics. This role will be responsible for managing master data across systems (JDE, Vendor Master, Salesforce), collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging Power BI to deliver insights and maintain data integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Own and maintain master data records in ERP/CRM systems (JDE, Salesforce).</li><li>Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with Supply Chain, Product Management, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Sales, and IT to align data needs.</li><li>Monitor data workflows and resolve discrepancies across business units.</li><li>Lead data cleansing, migration, and enrichment efforts.</li><li>Perform regular audits and data quality checks.</li><li>Develop and enforce data governance policies and SOPs.</li><li>Generate dashboards and reports using Power BI to track data quality KPIs.</li><li>Support system upgrades and process improvements related to master data.</li><li>Train internal users on data standards and best practices.</li></ul><p>Required Skills:</p><ul><li>Power BI: Strong experience in modeling, analytics, and dashboard creation.</li><li>Excel: Intermediate proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling).</li><li>Experience working with large datasets and maintaining data integrity.</li><li>Strong analytical acumen and attention to detail.</li></ul><p>Preferred Skills:</p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively across teams.</li><li>Experience with a large ERP such as Oracle, JDE, SAP</li><li>Familiarity with data governance frameworks.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p>
<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>
We are looking for a highly skilled Pricing Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee strategic pricing initiatives, analyze market trends, and provide insights to optimize financial outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting data-driven decision-making and enhancing the firm’s competitive edge.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the evaluation and use of competitive intelligence platforms and legal pricing resources to ensure access to accurate market rate data.<br>• Provide critical support for firmwide rate-setting processes by analyzing both internal and external data to ensure its accuracy and relevance.<br>• Supervise and mentor Pricing Analysts, setting project priorities, enhancing processes, and delivering impactful data visualizations and reports.<br>• Design, implement, and assess alternative fee arrangements, including flat fees, capped fees, and value-based pricing, using statistical models to project outcomes.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to respond to client pricing requests, offering data-driven solutions that align with client needs and firm objectives.<br>• Develop and refine tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency in pricing operations across the organization.<br>• Create and maintain documentation and presentations on pricing strategies, best practices, and available resources.<br>• Analyze both internal and external data to identify trends and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations for strategic pricing improvements.<br>• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with firm goals.<br>• Stay informed about legal pricing trends and industry benchmarks to continuously enhance the firm’s pricing strategies.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the financial processes of our organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing transactional accounting, and maintaining inventory records. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is eager to collaborate with multiple departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and execute month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage the general ledger and maintain its integrity by reviewing entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Coordinate and prepare for financial statement audits, collaborating with external accountants as needed.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records.<br>• Process and monitor journal entries to maintain accurate transaction records.<br>• Supervise accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring efficient workflows.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to manage inventory accounting.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and other accounting tools to streamline financial processes and reporting.<br>• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide financial insights and reports to support decision-making across the organization.
We are looking for a Finance Business Unit Lead to oversee and drive financial operations for engineering and development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial expertise to ensure accurate project financial statements, timely billing, and effective collaboration with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing business processes, training teams, and ensuring profitability across projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure accurate documentation of customer purchase orders and project scope agreements.<br>• Drive the creation and timely availability of monthly Estimate-to-Complete metrics, implementing process improvements as needed.<br>• Forecast resource requirements in enterprise systems to maintain reliable revenue backlog and support project estimates.<br>• Develop action plans with project managers for projects requiring overtime or scope adjustments, ensuring customer approvals and gross margin maintenance.<br>• Validate weekly project time entries against the ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Assist with the preparation of client updates and scope change presentations on a regular schedule.<br>• Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure invoices align with customer requirements and are accurately reflected in project financials.<br>• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial summaries, ensuring alignment with the ledger.<br>• Monitor project revenue, costs, and invoices by phase, addressing inaccuracies in collaboration with relevant teams.
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.
<p>Our client is looking to add a Tax and Accounting Manager to their small CPA firm. Busy seasons are 55 hours and Fridays off Memorial Day through Labor Day. Great firm that works primarily with small businesses doing all their taxes and accounting. Bachelors degree required. CPA or EA highly preferred. If you are interested, please reach out on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Principal Cost Accountant for our client in the NW metro. This is a hybrid model and offers great growth opportunity with a very large organization. Manufacturing and operations experience is ideal with 6+ years of experience. Salary up to $125K plus bonus potential. If you are interested, please reach out to Rick Harrison on LinkedIn or call Rick at 612.888.9862. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. This position involves leadership responsibilities, collaboration with senior executives, and a focus on maintaining robust accounting practices within the manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, timely vendor payments, and proper approval protocols.<br>• Provide support for inventory accounting processes, including monthly reconciliations, audit procedures, and physical inventory counts, resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Lead the development and maintenance of accounting system modules, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for all transactions.<br>• Develop and update accounting manuals, processes, and procedures, including periodic reviews of cost allocation methodologies and year-end audit preparations.<br>• Manage cash flow operations by supervising member receipts, forecasting funds availability, and ensuring alignment with operational and capital needs.<br>• Coordinate insurance-related matters with brokers, compiling operational and financial data to establish and control premium rates.<br>• Analyze the impact of new accounting standards, offering guidance on complex financial issues, including tax compliance.<br>• Ensure critical accounting functions like month-end and year-end close, pension compliance, accounts payable, and inventory control processes are adequately backed up.<br>• Spearhead special projects to analyze and report financial data, identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.<br>• Collaborate with senior executives and financial leaders across the organization, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.
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 looking for an experienced Billing Supervisor/Manager to lead and oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) Billing team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is critical in ensuring that billing operations are timely, accurate, and aligned with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, expertise in billing processes, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide strategic leadership to the billing team, promoting best practices and ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.<br>• Oversee daily billing operations, including task assignment, data monitoring, and compliance with company policies.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to prepare, review, and adjust pre-bill documents, ensuring alignment with contract terms.<br>• Manage and resolve complex customer billing issues, acting as a point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Conduct thorough audits of billing processes to verify compliance with accounting standards and contractual guidelines.<br>• Work closely with corporate accounting to obtain necessary documentation, such as insurance or fringe details, to support billing activities.<br>• Lead initiatives to streamline billing procedures and enhance accuracy, minimizing operational inefficiencies.<br>• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of billing specialists, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.<br>• Assist with contract preparation, change orders, and pre-qualifications to support accurate billing.<br>• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and organizational efficiency.
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and enhance our cost accounting practices within the construction/contractor industry. Based in White Bear Township, Minnesota, this role focuses on analyzing product profitability, managing standard costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position is vital in driving informed decision-making through detailed cost analysis and strategic recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive analyses of material, labor, fixed overhead, and variable overhead costs, identifying variances and devising strategies to mitigate them.<br>• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of costs for new part numbers, ensuring company-wide updates are accurate and timely.<br>• Review and manage obsolete inventory reserves, collaborating with the Controller to execute disposal procedures and adjustments.<br>• Partner with production teams to monitor scrap levels and establish effective disposal or return-to-vendor protocols.<br>• Supervise the cycle count program to maintain accurate inventory quantities and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Prepare for external audits by conducting price tests, developing schedules, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Participate in system enhancements to align with evolving organizational needs, improving cost accounting processes.<br>• Provide detailed cost forecasts and analyses for planning, budgeting, and "make vs. buy" decisions.<br>• Develop and implement policies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the cost accounting department's operations.<br>• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
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
