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>Our client in the Southwest metro is looking for a Financial Analyst with strong business partnering who has worked with large data sets and has done strategic analytics. This company is privately owned and has great leadership and is growing. Please reach out on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Business Analyst. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, takes ownership of deliverables, and can create practical structures that support stronger financial and operational decisions. The role works closely with technology and business stakeholders to strengthen planning, reporting, and performance visibility across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with technology partners and business leaders to develop a clear understanding of operational needs, cost drivers, and financial priorities.</p><p>• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses by building reliable financial models that support accurate planning and performance tracking.</p><p>• Refine monthly review activities and budgeting workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and decision support.</p><p>• Perform targeted analyses on demand to address emerging business questions, trends, and leadership requests.</p><p>• Create materials and insights that support financial discussions with department leadership and senior stakeholders.</p><p>• Design and strengthen reporting structures, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that improve visibility into business performance.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline departmental processes and recommend practical improvements that increase effectiveness.</p><p>• Support broader organizational change efforts by providing analytical insight, structured documentation, and business partnership throughout key initiatives.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Business Analyst to support permitting and licensing technology initiatives. This position is well suited for someone who can uncover business needs, convert them into clear functional documentation, and help shape efficient system-driven workflows. The role will work closely with stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors to improve processes and support platform configuration, testing, and implementation efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Elicit, analyze, and document business and system needs to create clear functional requirements for project delivery.</p><p>• Study current operational workflows and translate them into process maps that identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.</p><p>• Configure and refine platform-driven workflows, including automated actions, notifications, status updates, and business rules.</p><p>• Collaborate with county staff, implementation partners, and software providers to align technical solutions with operational goals.</p><p>• Support testing activities by preparing use cases, validating outcomes, tracking issues, and helping coordinate resolution efforts.</p><p>• Contribute to implementation planning and continuous process improvement initiatives across permitting and licensing functions.</p><p>• Work independently to move assignments forward, prioritize deliverables, and provide structured updates on progress and risks.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.</p><p>• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.</p><p>• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.</p><p>• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.</p><p>• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.</p><p><br></p><p>We offer a full suite of benefits including PTO, Medical, and Dental. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experience Cost Accountant in the South Metro. This position plays a key role in evaluating production costs, strengthening inventory accuracy, and providing financial insight that supports operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience and can translate detailed financial data into practical recommendations that improve performance and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, and more. </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join our team in St Paul, MN. In this role, you will evaluate customer credit profiles, support sound lending decisions, and help protect the company’s financial position through effective receivables oversight. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to address account issues, reduce risk, and support healthy cash flow while maintaining positive customer relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely recovery of outstanding balances through consistent follow-up and account review.</p><p>• Examine delinquent invoices, payment discrepancies, and deduction issues, then coordinate resolution to clear open receivables efficiently.</p><p>• Arrange structured payment solutions when appropriate, ensuring all agreements remain aligned with company guidelines.</p><p>• Record collection efforts, account updates, and customer interactions accurately within company systems and related databases.</p><p>• Assess new and existing customer credit requests by reviewing financial information, payment history, and overall risk indicators.</p><p>• Recommend credit limits and payment terms based on analysis, policy standards, and the level of exposure associated with each account.</p><p>• Track ongoing credit exposure, identify elevated-risk accounts, and raise concerns to leadership when additional action is needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and shared support teams to resolve billing concerns, communicate account risk, and improve collection outcomes.</p><p>• Contribute to compliance with internal credit practices and applicable regulations while supporting initiatives that reduce bad-debt exposure and strengthen processes.</p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst - Techncial to support a government organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can partner closely with technology teams, bring clarity to financial and operational decision-making, and help strengthen planning processes in a changing environment. The role calls for a self-directed individual with strong attention to detail who combines analytical depth with the ability to create practical structure across complex business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and planning tools that strengthen forecasting accuracy and support informed business decisions.<br>• Perform detailed variance reviews and on-demand analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with information technology stakeholders to streamline reporting, improve data visibility, and support effective operational planning.<br>• Refine budgeting workflows to increase efficiency, consistency, and usability across the organization.<br>• Establish and enhance financial and analytical frameworks for technology-related functions that require greater structure and governance.<br>• Create reporting solutions and dashboards in Power BI to reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet-based processes.<br>• Assess existing workflows and recommend automation opportunities using tools such as Power Query, Power Automate, or similar technologies.
<p>Are you a CPA with public accounting experience and a desire to work in the Investment Management industry? We are looking for a dedicated Financial Investment Analyst/Manager to join our client's team in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone with a CPA, strong analytical background and keen attention to detail who is eager to support investment advisory firms by providing in-depth financial analysis and insights. As part of our organization, you will play a key role in simplifying complex alternative investments for clients, enabling them to make confident and informed decisions.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence reviews of alternative investments and their programs.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements, financial models, and industry research to assess financial performance and risks.</p><p>• Evaluate the financial health, historical performance, and operational controls of investment firms.</p><p>• Compare program performance to market conditions and industry peers to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Identify and prioritize potential risks associated with complex investment structures.</p><p>• Prepare detailed technical reports and deliver recommendations to clients both in written form and through presentations.</p><p>• Represent the company at client meetings to share expertise and build relationships.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.</p><p>• Stay informed about developments in capital markets and alternative investment trends to enhance analysis.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking for an excellent growth opportunity and transitions from public accounting into an investment management firm then</p><p>contact Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, call Doug at 612-249-0330 or apply to the link provided.</p>
We are looking for a Benefits Analyst to support employee benefits administration for a manufacturing organization in Bayport, Minnesota. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on analyzing benefit programs, coordinating with external insurance partners, and helping ensure accurate, responsive support for employees and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in benefits operations, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage benefit-related processes with consistency and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, including enrollment support, plan updates, and issue resolution across assigned programs.<br>• Partner with third-party insurance providers and other external administrators to address eligibility, coverage, and claims-related questions.<br>• Review benefits data and documentation to identify discrepancies, support reporting needs, and improve accuracy in ongoing administration.<br>• Coordinate processes related to flexible spending arrangements, including dependent care FSA activity, employee inquiries, and vendor communication.<br>• Assist with benefits analysis by evaluating program information, tracking trends, and preparing summaries for HR or business stakeholders.<br>• Provide timely guidance to employees on available benefit options, policy details, and required enrollment or status-change actions.<br>• Maintain organized records and help ensure benefits procedures align with company guidelines and applicable requirements.<br>• Support benefits-related operational updates or process changes, including adjustments tied to systems, vendors, or internal workflows when needed.
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support essential financial operations for a service-focused organization in Lakeville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an organized individual who can manage day-to-day accounting activity while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute across multiple accounting functions, including payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices and payment activity with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.<br>• Manage customer invoicing and incoming payments, ensuring account balances are updated and discrepancies are addressed promptly.<br>• Perform regular account reconciliations to verify financial data, investigate variances, and maintain clean records.<br>• Support billing operations by preparing charges, reviewing supporting details, and resolving invoice-related questions.<br>• Assist with general accounting tasks such as journal support, record maintenance, and transaction review.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial information and help improve the consistency of accounting processes.<br>• Monitor outstanding items in payables and receivables and follow through to ensure issues are resolved efficiently.
We are looking for a meticulous Data Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will examine complex customer records, verify company connections through research, and create clear account hierarchies that improve data quality and usability. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys investigative analysis, works carefully in Excel, and can bring order to high-volume information with consistency and accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze customer data files in Excel to identify organizational relationships and map links between parent companies, subsidiaries, and related entities.<br>• Research publicly available sources to confirm ownership structures, legal relationships, and account alignment across business records.<br>• Build accurate company hierarchies for priority accounts and organize findings into a format that supports reliable business use.<br>• Clean and standardize inconsistent customer information so records can be used more effectively by downstream teams and platforms.<br>• Prepare validated datasets for transfer into business systems, including Salesforce and enterprise data repositories.<br>• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on hierarchy rules, data handling methods, and account research outcomes.<br>• Apply established procedures while managing detailed investigative tasks independently and maintaining a high level of accuracy.<br>• Support data improvement efforts tied to source information from Snowflake and other organizational systems, using Excel as the primary working tool.
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a growing organization in Mounds View, Minnesota, supporting data-driven operations within the semiconductor and electronic components manufacturing space. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning complex business and inventory data into practical insights that improve daily operations and decision-making. The role will work across multiple platforms, strengthen data quality, build reporting tools, and help operational teams document and refine their processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine large datasets from multiple business applications to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support informed operational decisions.<br>• Act as a primary resource for the organization's ERP-related data environment, helping maintain reliable information and supporting effective system usage.<br>• Develop, update, and validate reports and dashboards that provide visibility into operational performance, inventory activity, and business metrics.<br>• Partner with inventory, purchasing, and leadership teams to improve stock accuracy and support ongoing materials analysis efforts.<br>• Perform pricing-related analysis for components and prepare reporting that assists with planning and cost visibility.<br>• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and other process documentation to promote consistency and efficiency across teams.<br>• Review data across systems to ensure alignment, accuracy, and completeness in reporting and day-to-day operations.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to uncover workflow improvement opportunities and recommend practical process enhancements.