<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>Compliance Manager</p><p>Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to lead and enhance compliance programs in the financial services industry? We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join a robust Legal & Compliance team. This role entails developing and overseeing compliance policies, procedures, and testing programs to ensure adherence to regulations and support organizational integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage the firm’s Electronic Communications Program, including policies, procedures, training, and surveillance in compliance with regulations.</p><p>Evaluate new technology projects and vendor assessments for potential regulatory risks and control requirements.</p><p>Participate in committees, refine related policies, and handle incident investigation, response, and remediation efforts.</p><p>Test accuracy of supervisory reports utilized for compliance oversight and regulatory purposes.</p><p>Perform control testing over Books and Records, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Vendor Management, and other processes to ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p>Revise written supervisory procedures and policies as needed, in response to evolving regulations, business processes, or testing outcomes.</p><p>Work across departments to resolve compliance-related issues and ensure the implementation of effective controls.</p><p>Develop and deliver compliance training to enhance understanding of policies across the organization.</p><p>Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and remediation efforts as advised by regulatory bodies or firm leadership.</p><p>Identify and implement opportunities for operational and technological enhancements to improve efficiency and oversight.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>7+ years of relevant compliance experience; prior institutional broker-dealer experience is a plus.</p><p>Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.</p><p>Proficiency with enterprise compliance systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools.</p><p>Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to liaise effectively across departments in various settings.</p><p>Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>This position offers an opportunity to help shape and execute compliance programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with teams committed to excellence.</p><p> </p><p>Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click the application link to apply!</p>
We are looking for a skilled Billing Analyst to join our team in New Hope, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract opportunity within the manufacturing industry, offering the chance to work on critical billing systems and drive operational improvements. The role focuses on supporting a system migration and ensuring efficient billing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. <br> Responsibilities: • Oversee the migration of billing operations from a legacy Vertex system to the advanced O-Series platform, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. • Train and mentor the billing team on the utilization of Vertex O-Series, including adjustments, renewal processes, and invoice generation. • Collaborate with IT and other departments to address testing challenges and streamline system implementation. • Troubleshoot billing discrepancies, resolve invoice processing issues, and ensure data reconciliation accuracy. • Perform month-end tie-outs to ensure proper accounting and reporting procedures are followed. • Analyze current billing workflows and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and system usage. • Act as the subject matter expert for Vertex O-Series and Oracle functionalities, providing guidance and promoting best practices. • Support renewal campaigns and certificate management within the billing system. • Coordinate with team members to manage various invoice channels effectively and ensure smooth operations.
<p><strong>Compliance Analyst</strong></p><p>Join a compliance team as a <strong>Compliance Analyst</strong>, where you'll play a vital role in managing business risks and executing a robust compliance program. This high-visibility position works closely with employees across the firm, including senior-level managers and external advisors.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Support the team in executing the compliance program.</p><p>· Manage the compliance program, including brokerage account oversight, daily monitoring, and reporting.</p><p>· Coordinate compliance certifications and review pre-trade requests and personal trading issues.</p><p>· Maintain the firm's restricted list and assist with regulatory filings to ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>· Conduct compliance assessments and contribute to quarterly compliance reviews.</p><p>· Serve as a resource for staff on compliance matters and provide backup support for the compliance team.</p><p>· Perform special projects and assist with improvements to compliance processes as needed.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· 1+ years of compliance, financial services, or audit experience preferred.</p><p>· Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.</p><p>· Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p><p>· Strong communication skills with the ability to relay complex information effectively.</p><p>· Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to learn in an entrepreneurial environment.</p><p>· Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in a dynamic role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330 or connect on LinkedIn. Click the application link to apply today!</p>
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.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Billing Analyst in Plymouth, Minnesota. As a Billing Analyst, you will be involved in a variety of tasks, including processing credit applications, maintaining customer records, and managing customer inquiries. You will also be tasked with monitoring customer accounts and taking the necessary action when required. <br><br>Responsibilities <br>• Efficiently handle customer credit applications<br>• Keep customer credit records up-to-date and accurate<br>• Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and detail oriented manner<br>• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure they remain in good standing<br>• Utilize accounting software systems effectively for various billing functions<br>• Generate and distribute billing statements using billing software<br>• Handle accounts receivable and ensure all payments are processed accurately<br>• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for various accounting functions<br>• Operate Aderant and ADP - Financial Services for financial tracking and reporting<br>• Implement the 'About Time' system for time management and billing purposes.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Systems Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on vendor management system support, data analysis, and process optimization to enhance workforce management. The ideal candidate will bring global expertise, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support system updates, reporting, training, and stakeholder engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of data within the vendor management system.</p><p>• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues while escalating complex problems appropriately.</p><p>• Analyze system data to identify trends, enhance vendor performance, and improve compliance.</p><p>• Develop and maintain actionable dashboards and reports to monitor key workforce metrics.</p><p>• Provide training and support to users on system functionality and best practices.</p><p>• Facilitate vendor setup and integration with financial systems for global locations.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and resource managers to manage updates and provide system support.</p><p>• Conduct audits to ensure data integrity and compliance within the system.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.</p><p>• Validate invoices and assist in resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate payment processing.</p>
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 looking for a Treasury Analyst/Assistant Treasurer to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee critical cash management processes, investment operations, and compliance activities while contributing to risk management and organizational projects. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your treasury expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and assess daily cash activity across all bank accounts, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis.<br>• Execute daily cash transfers and maintain precise cash flow forecasting to optimize liquidity.<br>• Prepare and distribute investment operations reports, ensuring timely and accurate trade settlements.<br>• Lead global document processing related to investment transactions and oversee the payment of investment manager fees and capital calls.<br>• Draft and send Letters of Direction to custodians while supporting compliance reporting for investments.<br>• Collaborate on cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert, contributing to treasury initiatives.<br>• Provide backup assistance for accounts payable processing and approvals on a weekly basis.<br>• Uphold risk management standards by adhering to governance policies and internal control practices.<br>• Ensure compliance with enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
<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>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Audit Manager to join our client's team in the Twin Cities This role involves overseeing complex audit activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and improving risk management, control, and governance processes. The ideal candidate will lead projects, manage deliverables, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Plan and implement advanced audit and compliance activities as part of the Risk & Control Services plan, presenting findings and recommendations to management.</p><p>• Analyze control deficiencies, evaluate their significance, and propose cost-effective resolutions to mitigate risks.</p><p>• Lead and supervise projects, ensuring they are delivered on scope, schedule, and quality expectations, while offering guidance to team members.</p><p>• Conduct risk assessments in complex areas and suggest modifications to audit plans to focus on high-priority risk areas.</p><p>• Monitor and validate the status of Management Action Plans, recommending closure when deficiencies have been addressed.</p><p>• Collaborate with control groups to coordinate and execute audit activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.</p><p>• Communicate challenges and escalate issues that might impact project timelines, ensuring proactive resolution.</p><p>• Recommend improvements to audit processes and methodologies to align with evolving business needs.</p><p>• Transfer knowledge and mentor team members to enhance audit skills and business understanding.</p>
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 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 offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States. This role involves managing multiple high-level tax engagements, formulating and delivering innovative tax planning, and providing client service. You will be identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, working with staff to ensure tax returns are completed correctly, and performing research on tax topics. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage multiple high level tax engagements ensuring effective execution and delivery<br>• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies<br>• Provide exceptional client service and foster business opportunities within our current client base<br>• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed correctly and timely<br>• Analyze tax situations from various perspectives to apply the maximum tax benefit<br>• Conduct research on various tax topics and draw conclusions<br>• Lead, develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills<br>• Work with high level clients and review tax returns for accuracy<br>• Participate in business development and community involvement activities<br>• Understand the mindset of a business owner with entrepreneurial spirit<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to our clients<br>• Participate in coaching employees and career development<br>• Stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry’s regulations and policies.
We are on the lookout for a Tax Manager - Public to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States. This role will necessitate managing several client engagements at once, maintaining relationships with executives across multiple family offices, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. A key aspect of this role will be the application of tax code to unique situations, as well as the preparation and review of various tax returns.<br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project<br>• Foster and maintain relationships with executives across various family offices<br>• Prepare and review Trust Tax Returns and Estate Tax Returns<br>• Utilize strong trust accounting skills to maintain accuracy and efficiency<br>• Directly manage, develop, train, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements<br>• Supervise and review team members' work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards<br>• Review individual returns that include multiple complex partnership K-1s, stock options, and multi-state K-1s<br>• Review Real Estate partnerships and apply tax code to unique circumstances<br>• Read, understand, and apply directions contained in trust documents prepared by others<br>• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction<br>• Participate in firm-wide initiatives including recruitment<br>• Work with partners on proposals and business development.
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
