<p>Job Title: Financial Reporting/Technical Accounting Manager</p><p><br></p><p>Overview:</p><p>Were is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting professional for a contract assignment to support technical accounting and SEC reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform technical accounting research, draft memos, and address purchase accounting for M&A and other business inquiries</p><p>• Support SEC reporting, including drafting financial statement footnotes, preparing and reviewing quarter-end files, and assisting with the 10-Q filing</p><p>• Review financial statements for accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Provide audit support by resolving auditor questions and furnishing documentation</p><p>• Consult with the business on technical accounting topics and questions</p><p><br></p><p>Key Qualifications:</p><p>• Manager or Senior Manager-level experience in technical accounting and SEC reporting</p><p>• Public accounting background (Big 4 or similar preferred)</p><p>• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required</p><p>• Strong technical accounting skills including purchase accounting, accounting research, and memo writing</p><p>• Proven experience supporting SEC reporting, quarter-end closes, and 10-Q filings</p><p>• Prior experience providing audit support and responding to auditor inquiries</p><p>• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills</p><p>• Experience with enterprise financial reporting software and systems</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>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee key financial operations, including grant management, budgeting, forecasting, and audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in reporting. This position requires strong leadership skills, as you will supervise and mentor a dedicated accounting team while driving process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the preparation and submission of cost-reimbursement invoices, adhering to strict funding deadlines.<br>• Collaborate with program directors to monitor budgets, identify trends, and address anomalies to prevent overspending.<br>• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable, review aging reports, and follow up with funders to ensure timely payments.<br>• Conduct regular meetings with program staff to gain insight into grant-specific requirements and operational nuances.<br>• Oversee financial monitoring activities for government grants, assigning tasks and serving as the primary fiscal contact during reviews.<br>• Prepare journal entries and lead efforts to identify and implement process improvements across financial operations.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and oversee the month-end close process to ensure accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Assist in the development of annual budgets and provide critical data for ongoing revenue forecasting for programs.<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, and present findings to the finance committee.<br>• Coordinate annual fiscal audits, including the Single Audit and 990 filings, ensuring timely and accurate completion while liaising with external auditors.
<p>Seeking a hands-on finance leader to support manufacturing operations through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory oversight, and month-end close. This role partners closely with operations leadership to drive performance, support capital investments, and ensure strong financial controls and GAAP compliance. Ideal for a strategic business partner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with Medical, dental/vision, life insurance, 401k, PTO, and 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><br></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>Our client in Bloomington is looking for an FP&A Manager to handle marketing analytics. Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required along with 5+ years financial analysis experience. Great opportunity in a large organization to grow and be involved in the largest business unit. No previous supervisory experience required. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially @JenniferExsted.</p>
<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 an experienced Sr. Finance Manager to oversee financial operations for the regional office and contribute to global finance initiatives. This role requires strategic leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive financial excellence within a manufacturing environment. Based in Columbus, Minnesota, this position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team while ensuring compliance, improving processes, and supporting business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all financial activities for the regional office, including oversight of multiple legal entities and manufacturing sites.<br>• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the regional leadership team, providing guidance on operational decisions, investments, and performance enhancements.<br>• Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements for the regional office, ensuring alignment with group standards and deadlines.<br>• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.<br>• Drive financial excellence in manufacturing operations, including cost accounting, margin analysis, and inventory valuation.<br>• Optimize working capital and cash flow by focusing on inventory management, receivables, and payables.<br>• Coordinate tax, treasury, insurance, and risk management functions in collaboration with external advisors.<br>• Oversee statutory and group audits for the regional office, ensuring timely completion and addressing any findings.<br>• Review and approve capital investment proposals while monitoring post-investment outcomes.<br>• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and technical expertise.