<p>We are working with a client who is seeking a Project Benefits Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will focus on streamlining and improving Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to condense plans and support organizational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with HR stakeholders and contribute to the development of new PTO Plan strategies. This assignment provides a hybrid work model.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Consolidate existing PTO plans by analyzing data and reducing PTO plan options to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Clean up policy structures and merge PTO plans to create a cohesive system.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now or similar HR systems to extract, aggregate, and analyze data for roadmap development.</p><p>• Provide recommendations on interpreting benefits data and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop strategies to transition employees between PTO plans, including cost calculations for payouts and upgrades.</p><p>• Address outlier cases, calculating costs for payouts, and creating plans to align employees with standard PTO plan.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Total Rewards Director and other HR stakeholders to ensure effective fact finding and solutions.</p><p>• Apply advanced analytical skills to evaluate data trends and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Proficiently use Excel and other relevant tools for data analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Maintain a detail-oriented approach while managing multiple tasks and communicating effectively with stakeholders.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to join our services team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and a passion for uncovering actionable insights from financial and market data. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping pricing strategies and supporting decision-making through data-driven solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze internal and external data to identify trends and opportunities that enhance strategic rate setting and pricing processes.<br>• Provide support for existing and new data models by validating inputs and conducting detailed analyses.<br>• Create competitive intelligence reports and present findings using clear data visualizations.<br>• Examine historical financial data to develop pricing strategies tailored to specific practice areas and methodologies.<br>• Gather information on key project components to address client pricing requirements and requests.<br>• Assist in the collection and validation of internal data for competitive intelligence and survey reporting.<br>• Contribute to the development of tools, templates, and procedures designed to improve pricing workflows across the organization.<br>• Collaborate with external vendors to confirm and validate data while evaluating investment decisions.<br>• Conduct research and benchmarking on legal pricing trends across various markets and practice areas.<br>• Monitor and report on industry-wide rate trends to inform strategic decision-making.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Compensation Analyst to join our manufacturing team in the Twin Cities. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in compensation strategies and analysis. If you have a strong background in compensation administration and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Compensation administrator for the Short-Term Incentive Plan </p><ul><li>Run weekly reports for overall bonus incentive eligible participants and upload to vendor. </li><li>Review monthly report for short-term incentive plan participants. Compare with data from finance, address gaps.</li><li>Quarterly, gather employee details for quarterly operations short-term incentive plan.</li><li>Year end, work with finance to validate, QC, and input correct eligible earnings into short-term incentive plan tool.</li><li>Coordinate payment files to regions and local payroll.</li><li>Support the setup of the year-end and initial launches of the short-term incentive plan tool to managers and participants.</li><li>Coordinate the posting of quarterly payment dates.</li></ul><p>Support the Sales Incentive Plan </p><ul><li>Provide quarterly support of the short-term incentive plan tool, in partnership with finance.</li><li>Work with finance to validate, QC, and input correct eligible earnings into tool.</li><li>Assist with annual set-up of plan specifics.</li><li>Coordinate the posting of quarterly payment dates.</li></ul><p>Data analysis and validation </p><ul><li>Support compensation committee and proxy data analysis and presentations. </li><li>Validate merit budgets and salary ranges within Workday and post on intranet.</li><li>Provide requested data regarding Workday variable compensation to finance and internal audit.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business value by leading financial initiatives, delivering performance insights, and collaborating across various departments. As part of this position, you will provide analytical expertise, create detailed financial models, and support decision-making processes that impact the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, such as long-term forecasts, labor cost projections, cash flow analyses, and profitability evaluations.</p><p>• Enhance and optimize existing budgeting and forecasting tools to improve efficiency and analytical capacity.</p><p>• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance to offer analytical support for operational decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, presenting recommendations to senior management.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses to address special projects and organizational needs.</p><p>• Analyze key trends and data to support forecasting and strategic decision-making efforts.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for specific cost items, including aircraft leasing expenses, debt management, and balance sheet projections.</p><p>• Prepare presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, effectively communicating insights and recommendations.</p><p>• Partner with departments such as Operations, Treasury, Accounting, and HR to ensure alignment on financial strategies.</p><p>• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support organizational goals.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst/Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing financial data, developing models, and providing insights to support strategic decisions. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive improvements in profitability and financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze gross profit trends to identify key drivers, including cost reductions, material variances, and logistics impacts.<br>• Collaborate with sales teams to evaluate the influence of market trends, discounts, and pricing strategies on gross profit.<br>• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.<br>• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budgeted figures, providing actionable recommendations.<br>• Manage annual budget preparation and oversee ongoing budget monitoring processes.<br>• Improve financial systems and processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Deliver detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders, highlighting key financial performance metrics.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to support long-term business growth and profitability.<br>• Partner with other departments to ensure alignment of financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Monitor industry trends and market data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
We are looking for a skilled HRIS Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee records in Workday, conduct regular audits, and generate reports to support HR operational needs. The ideal candidate thrives in a detail-oriented environment and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct regular audits, including daily, pay period, and monthly reviews, to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Generate reports based on organizational needs and maintain proper documentation for all tasks.<br>• Perform manual updates and manage data integration through enterprise interface tools.<br>• Review employee records to identify discrepancies and ensure data quality.<br>• Collaborate with HR teams to address and resolve data-related issues.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data sorting, to analyze and manage data.<br>• Support the maintenance and accuracy of Workday employee records.<br>• Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies by thoroughly analyzing root causes.<br>• Interpret and apply union contract agreements to ensure compliance in records management.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst/Scrum Master to lead the delivery of high-quality data products within the manufacturing industry. This long-term contract position is based in Bayport, Minnesota, and requires close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to align product delivery with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will excel in driving Agile practices, ensuring quality standards, and fostering team growth and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with the Business Product Owner to prioritize and refine the team backlog, aligning tasks with business objectives and strategic goals.</p><p>• Develop and implement sprint goals, delivery plans, and milestones while ensuring timely execution.</p><p>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, while promoting continuous improvement.</p><p>• Address obstacles that may hinder team progress and encourage seamless collaboration and adherence to Scrum principles.</p><p>• Communicate consistently with stakeholders to ensure transparency regarding sprint progress, backlog updates, and strategic adjustments.</p><p>• Lead cross-functional planning and prioritization meetings to respond to evolving market and customer needs.</p><p>• Define quality standards and perform regular reviews to maintain high levels of product delivery performance.</p><p>• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the delivery lifecycle, including the development of contingency plans.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting their growth and enhancing team dynamics.</p><p>• Share best practices and insights related to product releases and updates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Financial Analyst to join a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will involve analyzing financial data to uncover meaningful insights, collaborating closely with leadership, and contributing to the organization's impactful mission. If you have expertise in financial reporting and a passion for making a difference, this position could be a great fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.<br>• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance and evaluate potential scenarios.<br>• Collaborate with the Director and Vice President of Finance to prepare detailed financial reports.<br>• Conduct variance analyses to monitor budget adherence and identify key trends.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to address specific business needs or challenges.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract relevant financial information and identify patterns.<br>• Support full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Apply knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles to manage financial operations effectively.<br>• Communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to deliver meaningful financial insights and drive value creation. Your expertise will be essential in analyzing trends, preparing detailed financial models, and supporting strategic decision-making processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, including long-term forecasts, cash flow projections, and project finance models.</p><p>• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance teams to provide analytical support for operational decision-making.</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and offer actionable insights.</p><p>• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects and investments.</p><p>• Prepare financial performance reports to highlight areas for operational improvement.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by offering detailed variance analyses and recommendations.</p><p>• Contribute to ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</p><p>• Partner with departments such as Treasury, Accounting, and HR to ensure alignment on financial strategies.</p><p>• Present findings and insights through well-prepared reports and presentations to leadership.</p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled and dedicated HR Project Consultant to join the team and provide critical backup and support as we continue to focus on supporting a team while they are undergoing a Workday implementation. This role will involve maintaining consistency in normal business operations, ensuring smooth processes within the HR team, and delivering operational support to supervisors and employees. The successful candidate will engage in tasks related to data analysis, development of KPIs, process mapping, and creating SOPs/job aids to empower team members effectively.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Data Analysis</strong>: Assist in analyzing employment data, identifying trends, and performing necessary data cleanup to support ongoing project needs </li><li><strong>Systems Expertise</strong>: Manage and support the existing PeopleSoft system in collaboration with the team while aiding in the transition to Workday</li><li><strong>Process Mapping</strong>: Develop and document workflows to streamline HR operations and ensure alignment with county policies </li><li><strong>Supervisor Support</strong>: Partner with supervisors, guiding them through operational challenges, answering triage questions, and sharing best practices </li><li><strong>Engagement</strong>: Offer HR operational insights and act as a key point of contact for supervisors and team members without assuming managerial authority</li><li><strong>Procedure Development</strong>: Create, update, and maintain SOPs and job aids to ensure clarity in processes for supervisors and employees </li><li><strong>KPI Development</strong>: Collaborate on establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor team performance and align goals</li><li><strong>Overpayment Tracking</strong>: Assist in documenting procedures for tracking and addressing overpayments to employees and ensure compliance with all policies </li><li><strong>Employee Engagement</strong>: Foster a collaborative environment through team meetings and regular updates on HR practices and operations </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Investment Operations Analyst</strong></p><p>Are you ready to launch or grow your financial services career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our client, an alternative investment firm in the Twin Cities, is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Investment Operations Analyst</strong> to join their team and make an impact in structured security products.</p><p>This role covers end-to-end responsibilities in the operational trade lifecycle, including data flow, trade confirmations, reconciliation, and monitoring. If you’re a motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Ensure accuracy in <strong>daily investment operational tasks</strong>, including reporting, trade settlements, and resolving trade breaks or fails.</p><p>Provide <strong>trade confirmation</strong> for structured security product trades and associated derivatives.</p><p>Conduct <strong>cash reconciliation</strong>, including handling lifecycle events such as monthly P& I payments.</p><p>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, treasury, accounting, and traders, to resolve issues proactively.</p><p>Perform <strong>weekly and monthly reconciliations</strong> of investment positions and activity across holdings while investigating and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>Support ad-hoc analysis and assist in process improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>1–3 years of experience</strong> in financial operations or a related role within financial services or a trading firm.</p><p><strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.</p><p>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA knowledge is a plus.</p><p>Prior experience with <strong>structured securities products</strong> is advantageous.</p><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities effectively.</p><p>Highly collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact, contribute to operational excellence, and work within an environment that appreciates initiative and fosters professional development.</p><p><strong>Take the next step in your career journey!</strong> Contact Douglas Rickart at <strong>612-249-0330</strong>, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click <strong>apply now</strong> to express your interest today!</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team in Bloomington area. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing project cash flow. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with various departments and contribute to the success of multiple projects. Salary up to $115k plus great benefits. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop a deep understanding of project business requirements to ensure all stakeholders fulfill their obligations.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers, analysts, procurement, and engineering teams to create and maintain accurate monthly project cost forecasts.</p><p>• Manage project cash flow efficiently while addressing tax considerations, financial reporting, accounting tasks, and financing needs.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and procedures, including the proper allocation of project costs.</p><p>• Provide daily operational support for project accounting activities.</p><p>• Monitor project performance, identify variances, and propose solutions to project managers.</p><p>• Encourage commercial awareness within the project team and offer valuable insights for the project execution plan.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Trust Operations Analyst (Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 3 Months</p><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $41/hr-51/hr</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>A Financial Advice & Wealth Management company is seeking a <strong>Senior Trust Operations Professional</strong> to join their team on a short-term contract basis. This individual will provide expert-level operational support for a complex book of trust business, with a focus on account lifecycle processing and daily operational functions.</p><p>This is a <strong>high-impact role</strong> requiring direct experience in <strong>Trust Operations</strong> (not Trust Admin, Trust Investment, or Compliance). Candidates without direct trust operations experience will not be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Open new trust accounts and process complex account terminations</li><li>Perform client and account maintenance in trust administration systems</li><li>Reconcile Trust Account DDAs</li><li>Process cash transactions and fee disbursements</li><li>Support daily net settlement processes</li><li>Communicate with advisors and clients to ensure accurate and timely service</li><li>Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with internal quality standards</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams supporting PTS accounts</li><li>Provide support on training, quality assurance, and operational projects</li><li>Perform system posting, batch processing, and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you passionate about delivering a world-class customer experience? Do you thrive at solving problems and helping others succeed? We are looking for motivated candidates to join a fast-paced technical support team in a dynamic environment where you will provide Salesforce application support to customers.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Provide front-line technical support for Salesforce and integrated platforms via phone, Microsoft Teams, and ServiceNow.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues related to Salesforce permissions, integrations, workflows, and custom objects.</li><li>Manage user and license administration for a Salesforce organization with 1000+ users, including setup/deactivation, roles, profiles, public groups, and permission sets.</li><li>Use tools like Apsona, Dataloader, and Workbench to import, update, and export data.</li><li>Support Salesforce Service Cloud features including case management and automation processes.</li><li>Investigate and resolve API-related issues using tools like Postman to simulate calls and validate data transactions.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance system efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please contact Sally Lander at 612.249.0254 or submit resumes to sally.lander@roberthalf.(com) to learn more.</p>
<p>Join a fast-paced environment at a top investment firm as a Mutual Fund Operations Analyst! Are you looking to grow your career in the dynamic world of asset management operations? Our $12 billion investment management firm in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area is seeking a talented Mutual Fund Operations Analyst to join our team. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you!</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Execute and reconcile mutual fund trades; resolve trade discrepancies.</p><p>· Set up assets, perform fund exchanges, and post income and capital gains.</p><p>· Weekly reconciliation of omnibus funds.</p><p>· Manage proxy services.</p><p>· Handle shadow accounting and balancing transactions.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· Trust or brokerage operations experience.</p><p>· Familiarity with trust accounting software.</p><p>· Basic bookkeeping and Excel skills.</p><p>· Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.</p><p>· Excellent communication and professionalism.</p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p> Be part of a collaborative environment with growth potential in the financial services sector.</p><p>If you are interested in joining this growing firm please contact Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, call Doug at 612-249-0330 or apply through the link provided. </p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Billing Specialist to join a dynamic and detail-oriented services team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in accounts receivable and billing processes who are eager to contribute to a stable and growing organization. The position offers flexibility with remote work options three days per week and includes a competitive benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage billing activities to ensure timely and accurate invoicing for clients.</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable functions, including tracking, reporting, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize financial software, such as Aderant and Costpoint, to process invoices and maintain records.</p><p>• Communicate with customers to address inquiries or issues related to billing and payments.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline billing processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor account balances and follow up on overdue payments to ensure timely collection.</p><p>• Export and analyze customer service data to support billing operations.</p><p>• Generate regular financial reports to provide insights on billing and accounts receivable performance.</p><p>• Assist with implementing improvements to billing systems and workflows.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all billing activities.</p>
<p>IT Support Specialist to serve as the first point of contact for technical assistance. This role supports hardware, software, phones, mobile devices, printers, and network systems, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service across all levels of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide 24/7 help desk support to local and remote users.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues with desktops, servers, applications, phones, networks, and printers.</li><li>Install, configure, upgrade, and repair hardware and software.</li><li>Maintain IT inventory and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors for unresolved issues.</li><li>Support IT projects, upgrades, and audits.</li><li>Deliver tailored IT training to users.</li><li>Monitor and respond to PC/LAN issues.</li><li>Onboarding<strong>:</strong> Set up accounts, configure hardware, and conduct IT orientation.</li><li>Offboarding<strong>:</strong> Disable access, recover and reimage devices, ensure data security.</li></ul><p>Interested candidates should contact Sally Lander @ 612.249.0254 or submit resumes to sally.lander@roberthalf.(com).</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Bloomington area. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting within a manufacturing or project-based environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and forecasting. Salary up to$135K plus bonus and fantastic benefits. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business operations and strategic goals.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate performance and forecast future outcomes.</p><p>• Analyze cost structures and variances to identify trends and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Implement risk management policies to mitigate financial exposure and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations based on ad hoc financial analysis.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and other financial systems to streamline reporting and improve data accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or international financial reporting standards (IFRS).</p><p>• Support large-scale projects with cost forecasting and scheduling expertise.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and outcomes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced HRIS Analyst to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and optimizing HRIS reporting, data handling, and automation processes to ensure accurate and efficient operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in advanced Excel functionalities and HRIS systems within the med-device assistance industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate, customize, and manage weekly reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance to organizational needs.</p><p>• Process data efficiently using tools such as VLOOKUPs, filtering, and advanced Excel techniques.</p><p>• Import payroll system files into Excel, format data appropriately, and prepare for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Develop and implement macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate repetitive tasks and enhance productivity.</p><p>• Establish and maintain a reliable File Transfer Protocol (FTP) process to send formatted data to external vendors.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimizations to streamline data handling and reporting workflows.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of both raw and processed data for reliable decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address data inconsistencies and refine reporting practices.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation of processes, macros, and workflows for ongoing use and troubleshooting.</p><p>• Adapt and customize reports as needed to meet evolving organizational requirements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making across the organization. If you have a strong background in financial planning, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and distribute comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages, including consolidated profit and loss statements, variance analyses, and key performance metrics.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with leadership and department heads to align financial goals.<br>• Evaluate performance trends, including cost drivers, revenue patterns, and segment profitability, to uncover actionable insights.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modeling for capital investments, pricing strategies, and other strategic initiatives.<br>• Support integration efforts for new business acquisitions, ensuring alignment in financial reporting structures and forecasting models.<br>• Collaborate with operational, sales, and purchasing leaders to translate business activities into meaningful financial insights.<br>• Work with the Accounting team to ensure accurate month-end accruals, account classifications, and consistent reporting practices.<br>• Develop and implement improvements to financial planning and analysis processes, tools, and templates.<br>• Assist in preparing financial presentations for board meetings, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role focuses on managing selling expenses within the retail sector while partnering closely with senior business leaders to provide actionable insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, particularly in retail finance, and a passion for driving process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze store selling expenses, including labor costs, workforce trends, and occupancy accounting, to optimize financial performance.<br>• Collaborate with Finance team members and Sales Operations leaders to ensure alignment on expense management strategies.<br>• Develop and present business case analyses, identifying trends and providing recommendations based on data-driven insights.<br>• Manage deliverables across Finance and other business units, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives by analyzing existing workflows and implementing enhancements.<br>• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior and executive leadership, communicating financial impacts and insights effectively.<br>• Partner with accounting teams to assess the financial implications of store openings and closures.<br>• Explore profitability drivers within retail FP& A, such as hourly wage impacts and workforce scheduling.<br>• Provide expertise in workforce management, analyzing labor costs and minimum wage impacts.<br>• Ensure adherence to best practices in expense structure management across multi-unit retail operations.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst in the West Metro. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in finance and accounting, seeking to contribute to a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will use their analytical expertise to drive process improvements and deliver meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and hybrid work schedule. </p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken</p>
<p>We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join a dynamic financial services firm in Greater Twin Cities area. This role focuses on supporting public fixed income portfolios, with an emphasis on investment-grade and high-yield credit strategies. As part of a collaborative research team, you will play a key role in delivering insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to support institutional portfolio mandates.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed evaluations of portfolio holdings to ensure alignment with current investment risks and fundamental outlooks, including updating internal credit ratings and company assessments.</p><p>• Track developments in primary and secondary corporate bond markets to identify investment opportunities, perform pricing analyses, and provide trade recommendations.</p><p>• Perform sector-level research to uncover emerging trends and inflection points, forming forward-looking perspectives on valuation and risk.</p><p>• Drive innovation initiatives aimed at improving research processes through technology integration and data-driven methodologies.</p><p>• Collaborate across sectors to contribute to internal presentations, research publications, and investment committee discussions.</p><p>• Analyze market benchmarks and index compositions to maintain a competitive edge in portfolio strategies.</p><p>• Provide timely earnings reviews and updates to internal teams to refine credit assessments.</p><p>• Develop relative value analyses to aid in decision-making for portfolio investments.</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>
<p>We are looking for an innovative AI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement AI-driven solutions that address operational challenges and enhance efficiency across various departments. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and impactful AI systems that align with business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and deploy AI models to optimize workflows in manufacturing, sales, marketing, human resources, and other business functions.</p><p>• Design and refine intelligent systems and prompts to enhance customer interactions, employee support, and operational processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with different business units to identify AI opportunities and deliver tailored solutions that address their specific needs.</p><p>• Integrate structured and unstructured data into AI models to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate and utilize approved AI tools, frameworks, and databases to meet business objectives effectively.</p><p>• Share knowledge and best practices for AI tools and workflows with colleagues to support informal learning and skill development.</p><p>• Document AI workflows, model architectures, and processes to ensure transparency and facilitate knowledge sharing within the organization.</p><p>• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and techniques to continuously enhance the effectiveness of deployed solutions.</p><p>• Provide technical input on the adoption of tools and platforms while ensuring their alignment with organizational goals.</p>
