<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>
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>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business decision-making for a government organization. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can operate independently, build strong partnerships, and create practical financial structures that improve visibility and performance. The role will work closely with technology leaders to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and operational analysis while helping teams make informed, data-driven decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with information technology stakeholders to understand operational priorities and translate them into meaningful financial insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of actual results against planned performance.</p><p>• Streamline budget preparation and monthly review activities to improve accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare targeted financial evaluations and ad hoc reporting to address leadership questions and emerging business needs.</p><p>• Support executive and departmental financial reviews by organizing data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable findings.</p><p>• Strengthen reporting structures and financial frameworks that improve visibility into costs, performance, and resource allocation.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency across departmental finance activities.</p><p>• Contribute to organizational improvement efforts, including process redesign and broader transformation-related initiatives where needed.</p><p>• Use tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel to analyze data and communicate financial results effective</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This position blends financial analysis with hands-on accounting ownership, supporting accurate reporting, cash oversight, and operational decision-making. The role will work closely with finance, operations, and project teams to strengthen reporting quality, improve visibility into business performance, and help maintain disciplined financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash activity within the company’s ERP environment, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed on schedule.</p><p>• Manage project-related billing and collection efforts, partnering with project leaders to align invoicing with contract milestones and customer payment timing.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing cost performance by analyzing purchasing, labor, overhead, usage, scrap, rework, and inventory trends, then collaborate with operations to identify causes and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Support annual planning cycles and ongoing forecast updates across multiple business units in partnership with the Controller and other finance leaders.</p><p>• Prepare bank, deposit, receivable, and payable reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while helping drive timely month-end close activities.</p><p>• Administer payment processing activities, including weekly check runs, vendor disbursements, and related documentation needed for cash flow planning.</p><p>• Compile and deliver key reporting such as cash flow inputs, backlog analysis, billing summaries, and consolidated results for the Shakopee location.</p><p>• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, maintain assigned general ledger accounts, and assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and supporting compliance with accounting policies and standards.</p>
<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>
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.
We are looking for an experienced Sr Sox Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities for a complex multi-entity environment in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will play a key part in recurring reporting cycles, regulatory filings, and SOX-related oversight while working closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid understanding of internal controls, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into accurate reporting and actionable insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while helping produce internal financial statements, external filings, and regulatory submissions across multiple reporting entities.<br>• Review and interpret complex financial information to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules that strengthen reporting accuracy and control compliance.<br>• Manage SOX-related testing and internal control assessments by identifying control gaps, documenting findings, and partnering with stakeholders to support remediation efforts.<br>• Collaborate with business partners, accounting teams, and external auditors to resolve reporting questions, validate supporting documentation, and maintain consistent compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare management reports, presentations, and analytical summaries that communicate operating results, emerging issues, and recommendations for process improvement.<br>• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and reporting rules to help ensure ongoing compliance and appropriate application within the organization.<br>• Contribute to special initiatives such as system enhancement testing, ad hoc financial analysis, and projects focused on improving reporting efficiency and control effectiveness.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts when needed, including sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work, and supporting development within the team.
<p>The AML Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization’s anti-money laundering compliance program by monitoring transactions, reviewing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, and helping ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role works closely with compliance, risk, legal, and operations teams to identify potential financial crime risks and escalate issues as needed.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity</li><li>Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews</li><li>Analyze customer profiles, account activity, and transactional behavior for AML risk indicators</li><li>Prepare clear, accurate case documentation and investigative reports</li><li>Escalate potentially suspicious activity and support Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) preparation, where applicable</li><li>Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening reviews</li><li>Assist with periodic KYC refreshes and ongoing customer risk assessments</li><li>Maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory and internal compliance requirements</li><li>Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and compliance testing activities</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen AML controls and investigation workflows</li><li>Stay current on AML regulations, financial crime trends, and internal policy updates</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A highly respected and entrepreneurial financial services organization is seeking a <strong>Senior Due Diligence Analyst</strong> to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney or analytical professional looking to pursue a non-traditional career path outside of private practice while leveraging their legal, research, writing, and analytical skills in the alternative investments industry.</p><p>The organization provides independent research and due diligence on a broad range of alternative investment offerings and works closely with wealth management professionals to help them make informed investment decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers exposure to a variety of complex investment structures and alternative asset classes, including commercial real estate, private equity, private credit, energy investments, and other private market strategies. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals and will play a key role in evaluating investment offerings, identifying risks, and communicating findings through detailed written analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in alternative investments while working in a collegial, business-focused environment that provides an alternative to the traditional law firm career track.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity for attorneys and other analytical professionals seeking to apply their skills in a sophisticated business environment focused on investment due diligence, research, and risk analysis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews of alternative investment offerings.</li><li>Analyze offering memoranda, organizational documents, governance materials, financial information, third-party reports, and industry research.</li><li>Evaluate investment structures, underwriting assumptions, asset performance, and key transaction terms.</li><li>Identify, assess, and communicate material risks and other significant considerations.</li><li>Prepare detailed due diligence reports and written analyses for wealth management clients.</li><li>Manage multiple review projects simultaneously and oversee review timelines.</li><li>Perform quality control reviews of work completed by other team members.</li><li>Participate in client meetings, industry events, and other external-facing initiatives as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of disciplines to support investment review efforts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Lead Info Security Analyst to support a dynamic financial services environment. This position is ideal for an experienced security specialist who can evaluate control effectiveness, strengthen governance practices, and communicate risk clearly to both technical teams and senior leaders. The role centers on audit readiness, policy oversight, and control testing, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation quality, and cross-functional collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate information security and IT controls to confirm they are appropriately designed, implemented, and functioning as intended.</p><p>• Conduct detailed control testing, document procedures and outcomes, and follow through on remediation items to improve the overall risk posture.</p><p>• Prepare responses and supporting evidence for internal audits and regulatory reviews by coordinating with stakeholders across the organization.</p><p>• Develop clear narratives and reporting materials that explain security processes, control performance, and compliance status for technical and executive audiences.</p><p>• Partner with business and technology teams to gather, validate, and organize documentation needed for assessments, examinations, and ongoing governance activities.</p><p>• Monitor control gaps and recommend practical enhancements related to access management, change control, data integrity, and operational processes.</p><p>• Create and maintain security metrics, including key risk indicators and performance measures, to provide leadership with meaningful visibility into control effectiveness.</p><p>• Lead policy and standards review cycles by working with stakeholders to update documentation, align requirements, and support approval processes.</p><p>• Use governance and workflow tools, such as ServiceNow or similar platforms, to manage control inventories, testing activity, and reporting deliverables.</p>
<p>We're seeking a detail-oriented AML Analyst to join our financial crimes compliance team. In this role, you'll help protect the organization by identifying suspicious activity, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in AML, fraud, financial services, banking, or compliance who enjoy investigative work and critical thinking.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and investigate alerts generated through transaction monitoring systems</li><li>Analyze customer activity to identify suspicious or unusual transactions</li><li>Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews</li><li>Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and supporting documentation when appropriate</li><li>Research customer profiles using internal systems and external databases</li><li>Ensure investigations are completed accurately and within required service-level agreements</li><li>Maintain compliance with BSA, AML, OFAC, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborate with compliance, fraud, risk, and business partners on complex investigations</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Division Finance Manager to provide strong financial leadership for operations in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role works closely with regional, district, and branch leaders to improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and support execution against business goals. The ideal candidate brings a blend of analytical depth, planning expertise, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with regional, district, and branch leadership to improve financial and operational performance across the assigned area.<br>• Deliver financial training, guidance, and practical resources that help field managers apply sound business practices in daily operations.<br>• Review existing controls and workflows, and recommend process or system improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and results.<br>• Interpret financial performance by examining trends in pricing, utilization, revenue, margin, and asset mix to identify key business drivers.<br>• Build and assess financial models, including cash flow and value-based analyses, to support planning and strategic business decisions.<br>• Partner with field management to uncover performance gaps, evaluate business risks, and develop corrective actions that support target outcomes.<br>• Lead the regional monthly forecast and annual planning cycle, while reviewing district and branch submissions for quality, consistency, and alignment.<br>• Monitor progress against business initiatives and strategic goals, and provide leadership with clear reporting on results and trends.<br>• Prepare concise analyses, presentation materials, and recommendations to support management review and decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support strategic planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a health insurance organization in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting activities, deliver meaningful financial insights to leadership, and help shape decisions tied to growth, investments, and operational priorities. The role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting, evaluate business performance, and provide forward-looking financial perspective in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead enterprise financial planning activities, including long-range planning, annual budget development, and recurring forecast updates.<br>• Partner with senior business leaders to translate operational priorities into sound financial strategies and measurable performance targets.<br>• Prepare and present internal management reports that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities affecting business results.<br>• Conduct detailed financial modeling and ad hoc analysis to support investment decisions, growth initiatives, and business case development.<br>• Deliver actionable recommendations by interpreting financial data and connecting findings to strategic and operational objectives.<br>• Collaborate across teams to improve planning assumptions, reporting accuracy, and overall decision support for leadership.<br>• Support evaluation of business performance within a health insurance setting, including analysis related to specialized programs and operational initiatives.<br>• Use financial tools and reporting systems to organize data, streamline analysis, and enhance visibility into financial outcomes.
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to serve as a key partner to executive leadership within a privately held manufacturing company. This position will guide both finance and treasury operations, helping shape financial strategy, strengthen reporting, and support sound decision-making across the business. The role also provides leadership to a small team and offers the opportunity to influence planning, performance, and long-term growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s finance and treasury activities, ensuring strong oversight of cash management, liquidity planning, and overall financial health.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and support ongoing forecasting efforts to align operating plans with business objectives.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process and maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for leadership review.<br>• Develop and refine budget processes, controls, and reporting practices to improve visibility into business performance.<br>• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts to support funding needs, working capital management, and strategic planning.<br>• Provide leadership and mentorship to a finance team of 3 to 5 employees, promoting accountability and focused development.<br>• Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, including financial evaluation related to mergers, acquisitions, or other growth opportunities.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Power BI to enhance reporting, create dashboards, and deliver actionable financial insights.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>KYC Analyst</strong> on behalf of our client, a growing organization within the financial services industry. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in customer due diligence, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. The KYC Analyst will play a key role in supporting onboarding, periodic reviews, and ongoing monitoring activities to help ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new and existing clients</li><li>Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) based on risk profiles</li><li>Review and validate client documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Investigate discrepancies, identify potential red flags, and escalate concerns when appropriate</li><li>Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems with relevant findings</li><li>Partner with compliance, legal, and operations teams to resolve outstanding documentation issues</li><li>Support periodic account reviews and remediation efforts</li><li>Assist with audit requests and regulatory inquiries as needed</li><li>Stay current on AML, KYC, sanctions, and related compliance requirements</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></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 an accomplished treasury leader to serve as a Long-term Contract Sr Director Treasury in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This role will guide global treasury strategy across capital planning, liquidity management, banking relationships, and financial governance within a manufacturing environment. The position also partners closely with finance and executive leadership to strengthen funding strategies, improve working capital performance, and support high-level financial decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting oversight and controllership activities across treasury, customer financing, accounts receivable, and corporate accounts payable functions.</p><p>• Direct global treasury compliance and control practices to support accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Advise executive and board-level stakeholders on treasury performance, financial position, and recommendations related to capital structure decisions.</p><p>• Build and manage strategic relationships with banking partners worldwide to secure effective banking services, lending capacity, and ongoing financial support.</p><p>• Design funding and liquidity strategies that balance cost, risk, tax efficiency, and the organization’s global capital needs.</p><p>• Oversee cash investment programs, including policy compliance, performance monitoring, reporting, and related accounting treatment.</p><p>• Manage financing activities such as credit facility negotiations, covenant monitoring, interest rate exposure, foreign exchange risk, and hedging strategy execution.</p><p>• Drive customer financing initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams while identifying new opportunities that can contribute to revenue and margin growth.</p><p>• Lead cash forecasting, working capital reporting, and long-range financial modeling to improve liquidity planning and support strategic business forecasts.</p><p>• Develop treasury team capability, strengthen operating policies, and maintain oversight of access to company funds, payments, and outstanding obligations.</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 an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely reporting for our team in Woodbury, Minnesota. This position is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage daily accounting activities while improving processes and supporting sound business decisions. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to audit readiness and broader finance initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly and annual close cycle by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll administration for salaried and hourly employees through recurring processing, review, and issue resolution activities.<br>• Oversee the full accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment execution, and disbursement controls.<br>• Evaluate financial performance by reviewing results, investigating variances, and highlighting meaningful trends for leadership.<br>• Uphold adherence to company accounting standards and internal control requirements across day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Partner with external auditors by organizing supporting documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting with annual audit procedures.<br>• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, monitor capitalization activity, and manage depreciation reporting.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency.<br>• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to less experienced accounting team members as business needs require.<br>• Contribute to special assignments such as acquisitions, process improvement efforts, and finance-related system implementation projects.
<p>We are looking for a Treasury Manager to oversee liquidity, funding relationships, and capital utilization for a financial organization operating in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in managing daily cash activity, supporting lender and investor reporting, and helping the business make effective use of available financing capacity. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in treasury operations, credit facilities, and financial reporting, with the ability to maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across multiple funding channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>•Oversee daily cash positioning, short-range forecasting, and liquidity planning to ensure obligations are met efficiently and available funds are deployed effectively.</p><p>•Manage operational relationships with banks, financing partners, and investors while coordinating account activity, electronic payments, and fund movements.</p><p>•Prepare treasury updates for leadership that highlight cash trends, liquidity status, and available borrowing capacity.</p><p>•Track borrowing base calculations, covenant performance, and concentration thresholds across lending facilities to support ongoing compliance.</p><p>•Assist with loan asset transactions by organizing documentation, responding to diligence requests, and coordinating execution with external counterparties.</p><p>•Evaluate leverage levels, facility usage, advance rates, and funding costs to support decisions around capital structure and financing strategy.</p><p>•Support capacity planning by monitoring portfolio funding needs and identifying opportunities to optimize use of credit lines and other capital sources.</p><p>•Validate servicing and portfolio reports through reconciliation and review processes before distribution to internal teams, lenders, and investors.</p><p>•Maintain data integrity across treasury and servicing records, ensuring reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p>
<p>Our Client a growing Investment Management firm is looking for an accomplished Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This senior leadership role partners closely with the Controller and key business leaders to strengthen financial reporting, elevate accounting operations, and support a growing global organization. The position is responsible for building a scalable accounting environment that delivers accurate reporting, strong governance, and consistent execution across multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the accounting function for management company entities, setting priorities, directing workloads, and developing a high-performing team that supports business growth.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities, including close management, entity consolidations, intercompany balancing, and foreign currency accounting.</p><p>• Advise senior leadership on accounting matters, reporting implications, and policy decisions that affect operational and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and refine accounting policies and technical guidance to support compliance, consistency, and audit readiness across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Review financial statements and related reporting deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls by identifying risk areas, improving review procedures, and driving corrective actions where gaps are found.</p><p>• Act as the primary senior contact for external auditors, coordinating audit planning, managing multi-entity requests, and supporting efficient completion of fieldwork.</p><p>• Drive process improvement efforts across reconciliations, close activities, and reporting workflows to improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with teams such as Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to support regulatory reporting, entity governance, and broader organizational initiatives.</p>
<p>Manager, Accounts Receivable</p><p>We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Receivable Manager</strong> to lead a high-performing AR team and drive operational excellence across the order-to-cash process. This position is in the East metro and is hybrid, 3 days/week in office is required. This leadership role combines people management, process improvement, financial controls, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient accounts receivable operations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and partnering with business leaders to strengthen financial performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop an Accounts Receivable team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day AR operations, including customer invoicing, cash application, credit administration, customer account maintenance, deductions, account reconciliations, and related accounting activities.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).</li><li>Analyze accounts receivable metrics and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance to resolve customer account issues and improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and ensuring compliance with established procedures.</li><li>Evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen controls.</li><li>Prepare reporting and provide insights to senior leadership on AR performance and operational trends.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a talented team within a growing organization, we'd love to connect with you.</p>
We are looking for an experienced AI Consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Shoreview, Minnesota. This role is ideal for a senior software engineering specialist who can design and build AI-driven applications that improve financial operations while working with enterprise data platforms. The consultant will help shape practical AI solutions, align development with organizational standards, and provide technical leadership across new application initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and develop AI-enabled applications that streamline financial processes and improve the use of enterprise data across core business systems.<br>• Lead the design of agent-based solutions using Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, or comparable technologies, with emphasis on scalable and maintainable implementation.<br>• Build custom cloud-based AI services, preferably within Azure environments, to deliver business-focused automation and intelligent workflows.<br>• Partner with business analysts and technical stakeholders to translate functional needs into dependable software and data solutions.<br>• Serve as the primary technical contributor for AI application development within the financial division, guiding solution direction and development standards.<br>• Create and optimize data pipelines and integrated datasets that support reporting, analytics, and AI model consumption across varied source systems.<br>• Contribute to data architecture efforts involving data warehouses, data lakes, or lakehouse environments to ensure reliable and sustainable data delivery.<br>• Support modern engineering practices by applying version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps principles throughout the development lifecycle.
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting for a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role will guide general ledger activities, strengthen accounting procedures, and lead close processes across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, proven team leadership, and a focus on improving efficiency through disciplined processes and thoughtful automation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, providing direction that promotes accuracy, consistency, and strong financial controls.<br>• Manage the company’s general ledger environment, ensuring account activity is properly recorded and maintained.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to support complete and timely financial reporting.<br>• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to confirm the integrity of accounting records.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies and procedures that align with organizational standards and reporting needs.<br>• Serve as a key contact for external auditors by coordinating requests, supplying documentation, and supporting audit-related activities.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting staff through goal setting, performance feedback, and ongoing coaching.<br>• Set priorities for special initiatives, track progress, and ensure projects are completed effectively.<br>• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process enhancements, including automation opportunities, to improve reporting speed and accuracy.
<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>