We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and ensure robust accounting practices in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with a strong background in operational accounting, leadership, and process optimization. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the position offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial functions while driving efficiency and accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger and oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and precise financial reporting.<br>• Supervise balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis to maintain accuracy.<br>• Establish and uphold internal controls and accounting policies aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering growth and ensuring consistent standards.<br>• Monitor organizational expenditures and ensure proper coding for expenses and revenue.<br>• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, management reports, and supporting documentation.<br>• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with our client to identify an Accounting Manager who will play a key role in strengthening accounting processes, improving financial reporting, and helping build scalable finance operations for the future.</p><p>If you enjoy leading teams, improving systems, and bringing structure during transformation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with finance leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key accounting operations and support accurate and timely financial reporting. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will oversee core accounting functions including the general ledger, fixed assets, and payroll-related accounting while managing a small accounting team.</p><p>This role will work cross-functionally across the organization to help drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support financial close and audit activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Success in This Role Looks Like</strong></p><p>Within the first 6–12 months, the Accounting Manager will:</p><p>• Help ensure the monthly close process runs smoothly and efficiently</p><p>• Strengthen account reconciliations and financial reporting accuracy</p><p>• Improve accounting processes and documentation during a period of organizational change</p><p>• Support successful audit cycles and strong internal controls</p><p>• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team</p><p>• Partner effectively with finance leadership and cross-functional teams</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations and ensure accuracy of financial records</p><p>• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, disposals, and depreciation</p><p>• Supervise payroll-related accounting activities and coordinate with external providers</p><p>• Support sales and use tax compliance</p><p>• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting</p><p>• Prepare financial reporting for lenders and key stakeholders</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors during audit cycles</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements</p><p>• Lead and mentor a small accounting team</p><p>• Support cross-functional finance initiatives and special projects</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Director to join our team in St. Paul, MN. This role is essential in supporting our mission to create equitable learning environments for underserved students and educators by ensuring efficient financial operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in nonprofit accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement to help drive organizational success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements while maintaining strong internal controls and fraud-prevention measures.</p><p>• Collaborate with department heads to develop program-level budgets and support the annual budgeting process.</p><p>• Lead audit preparations and maintain relationships with auditors to ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Manage payroll processes in partnership with HR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with benefits administration.</p><p>• Monitor capital project budgets and asset management for audit purposes.</p><p>• Partner with development staff to track restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring accurate donor reporting.</p><p>• Record and reconcile donations, including cash, checks, and gift cards, while maintaining proper documentation for audits.</p><p>• Support improvements in financial systems and integrations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to nonprofit regulations and grant requirements through meticulous tracking and reporting.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Financial Analyst/Manager to lead workforce analytics and financial planning efforts. This role is pivotal in driving informed decision-making through strategic labor forecasting, process optimization, and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing operational efficiency and aligning financial strategies with broader organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support labor planning, forecasting, and workforce optimization.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement data-driven strategies.<br>• Lead initiatives to automate financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and scalability.<br>• Analyze workforce management metrics to provide actionable insights for enhancing efficiency and resource allocation.<br>• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, focusing on standardization and scalability.<br>• Partner with leadership to align workforce strategies with organizational objectives and financial performance.<br>• Design and deliver Power BI dashboards to improve visibility into key performance metrics.<br>• Provide expertise in change management to support the adoption of new processes and tools.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.<br>• Identify and implement business process improvements that enhance overall financial operations.
<p>Our client is looking for a Finance Manager ready to take the next step and lead all the budgeting/forecasting for a multi-billion dollar company. Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 8+ years experience required along with supervisory experience. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for a Finance Manager with strong analytics, budgeting/forecasting and supervisory experience. Experience with SaaS a strong plus. Bachelors in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years experience required. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
<p>This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on hedge fund and private equity transactions in the energy transition sector. The Senior Associate will collaborate with the commercial team, managing the full lifecycle of energy transition investments. Responsibilities cover operational management, transaction oversight, deal structuring, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations for energy transition transactions</li><li>Evaluate complex situations and propose solutions</li><li>Interpret and manage legal documents related to transactions</li><li>Update financial models and perform cash flow valuations</li><li>Manage and monitor financing agreements, construction draws, fundings, and distributions</li><li>Set up and administer new and ongoing deal structures</li><li>Complete due diligence and audit requests</li><li>Track and report on transaction status</li><li>Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties</li><li>Partner with commercial teams and external project stakeholders</li><li>Review collateral and project milestones</li><li>Identify and communicate potential transaction issues</li></ul><p>Qualifications: Required:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field</li><li>Minimum 3 years of accounting or finance experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including modeling and analysis</li><li>Understanding of lending instruments, legal documents, and structures</li><li>Strong work ethic and attention to accuracy</li><li>Ability to manage multiple assignments independently</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Collaborative mindset and ability to partner with commercial teams</li><li>Willingness to travel</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>Certified Public Accountant</li><li>Experience with renewable energy investments or asset management</li><li>Background in alternative investment fund management or financial services</li><li>Public accounting experience</li><li>Strong initiative and communication skills across multiple groups</li><li>Experience with audits and due diligence</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager. This role involves leading financial strategy and performance initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, and delivering actionable insights to drive organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and much more.</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>Our CPA firm client is looking for a Tax candidate with 3+ years experience to grow into a Manager role. Great firm with 55 hours during busy season and Fridays off in the Summer. If interested, please reach out to me confidentially on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted. </p>
We are looking for a skilled and strategic Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold, ensuring accurate and timely accounting practices that support operational goals. This position is critically important in driving cost efficiency, supporting decision-making processes, and partnering with leadership across operations, supply chain, and finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a comprehensive cost accounting strategy to align with business growth and increased manufacturing complexity.<br>• Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and internal controls to ensure precise tracking of product costs, inventory, and overhead.<br>• Analyze and report product costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, while providing actionable insights to optimize pricing and margin management.<br>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to assess cost drivers and identify opportunities for structural improvements and capital investments.<br>• Prepare and present detailed financial results related to cost performance, trends, and risks to management on a regular basis.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and internal controls related to manufacturing accounting and inventory.<br>• Lead inventory control processes across manufacturing and distribution centers, ensuring accuracy and integrity.<br>• Work closely with operational leaders to identify cost reduction initiatives and evaluate the financial impact of key decisions.<br>• Build and manage a team of inventory and cost accounting professionals, fostering growth and excellence.<br>• Oversee the annual cost accounting budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic objectives.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Investment & Cash Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to manage complex investment and treasury operations within a dynamic portfolio environment. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and seamless collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly close processes in collaboration with the custodial bank, ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of financial data for a portfolio encompassing hundreds of funds and managers.</p><p>• Validate wire instructions and serve as the primary point of contact for wire-related documentation and verification.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for rating agencies, utilizing operating pools to manage liquidity.</p><p>• Partner with internal accounting services and custodial banking teams to reconcile statements, validate NAVs, and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Address missing statements and reconcile fund accounting data, working directly with fund managers to resolve data-related issues.</p><p>• Analyze and organize investment data using AI-enabled systems, ensuring proper processing and manual intervention when necessary.</p><p>• Collaborate on operational restructuring efforts to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Coordinate with Directors overseeing investment and treasury operations to ensure smooth cross-functional execution.</p><p>• Support fiscal year-end activities and audit processes, ensuring compliance and readiness.</p><p>• Train and onboard team members, facilitating knowledge transfer and operational continuity.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to impactful projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze user requirements, workflows, and procedures to identify opportunities for automation or system improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess system capabilities and recommend updates or enhancements.</p><p>• Oversee the testing, maintenance, and implementation of computer programs and systems.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to staff and users to ensure effective utilization of systems and tools.</p><p>• Conduct interviews, surveys, or job observations to understand how data is processed and identify areas for optimization.</p><p>• Lead efforts to expand or modify systems to meet evolving business needs and improve workflows.</p><p>• Offer expert advice to clients on information processing and computation requirements.</p><p>• Deliver constructive feedback and mentorship to team members to support their growth and development.</p><p>• Facilitate communication within teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies in project execution.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Business Analyst to join our team in Bayport, Minnesota. This contract position with potential for permanent employment offers an excellent opportunity to work within the manufacturing industry, leveraging your expertise to drive impactful business solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile environment and bring a strong understanding of Salesforce to the role.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with business partners to understand their needs and translate them into actionable solutions.<br>• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring clarity for the development team.<br>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions.<br>• Facilitate Agile processes, including sprint planning and backlog refinement, to support efficient project execution.<br>• Utilize Salesforce expertise to optimize workflows and enhance system functionality.<br>• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and transparency.<br>• Solve complex problems creatively, delivering solutions that meet both business and technical requirements.<br>• Adapt to changing priorities and iterate on features to meet evolving business needs.<br>• Provide detailed analysis and recommendations to support decision-making processes.<br>• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational objectives.
<p><strong>Tax Manager – Greater Minneapolis-St Paul area</strong></p><p>Our client, an impressive asset management firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join a collaborative tax team This firm works with a wide range of clients, including family-owned businesses, trusts, and investment entities. This role offers the chance to work with experienced tax professionals in a stable, rewarding environment, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Manage tax compliance workflows for diverse client portfolios</p><p>· Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring outstanding service and communication</p><p>· Mentor, train, and review the work of junior tax staff</p><p>· Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax workpapers and returns</p><p>· Lead complex tax planning projects and research technical tax issues</p><p>· Prepare clear and concise research memoranda and provide guidance to clients</p><p>· Collaborate regularly with senior management and other stakeholders</p><p><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, call 612-249-0330, or apply using the provided link.</strong></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Director of Business Process to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and a team of finance professionals to design and implement future-state workflows and business requirements for process automation. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the transformation of financial operations in the healthcare industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and document current-state processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.<br>• Collaborate with IT teams to develop detailed business requirements for automation and AI-driven solutions.<br>• Design future-state workflows that align with organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment on process redesign initiatives and priorities.<br>• Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to drive the successful implementation of process changes.<br>• Develop and present comprehensive documentation, including business requirement documents and process maps.<br>• Leverage expertise in finance and accounting to guide process improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.<br>• Support change management efforts by providing training and resources to stakeholders during process transitions.<br>• Monitor the effectiveness of newly implemented processes and recommend further enhancements as needed.<br>• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in automation and artificial intelligence to identify potential applications within the organization.