We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for our Blaine, Minnesota team. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound business decisions through disciplined planning and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a hands-on approach to accounting operations, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining compliance and financial integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across payables, receivables, general ledger, cash activity, fixed assets, and expense administration to ensure smooth daily operations.<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering timely and reliable financial statements and management reporting.<br>• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, approvals, documentation, and proper period recognition while resolving exceptions and discrepancies promptly.<br>• Oversee billing, cash application, collections, vendor disbursements, reconciliations, and credit-related activities to maintain strong financial controls.<br>• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, close calendars, account structures, and control procedures that support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, cost center analysis, and intercompany activity to support informed decision-making.<br>• Strengthen internal control practices by managing approval workflows, banking controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness across finance operations.<br>• Supervise and develop finance team members and external resources, setting priorities, reviewing output, and fostering accountability and cross-functional support.<br>• Support finance system effectiveness through process improvement, automation, testing, integrations, and other changes that affect accounting and reporting.<br>• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurers, and other external providers, including periodic travel for finance-related initiatives when needed.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support investor reporting and operational coordination for a financial services organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering accurate communications, maintaining investor data, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines and service expectations. The role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling time-sensitive requests, and able to work effectively across finance, legal, compliance, and operations functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the delivery of recurring investor materials, including performance updates, account statements, financial reports, commentary, and tax-related documents, while ensuring timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Maintain investor information across internal CRM and portal platforms by handling account setup, ongoing updates, document posting, and data reconciliation between systems.<br>• Partner with fund administration, accounting, treasury, operations, legal, and compliance teams to support consistent and accurate investor reporting.<br>• Prepare responses to routine and custom investor and prospect inquiries, including due diligence questionnaires, and gather input from internal subject matter experts for more complex requests.<br>• Support capital activity processing by helping manage subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers, tracking required documentation, and coordinating with internal and external legal and tax contacts.<br>• Review investor records and reporting materials to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve the overall quality of information distributed to stakeholders.<br>• Document workflows and internal guidelines related to investor communications and recommend process enhancements that improve efficiency and control.<br>• Perform financial analysis and ad hoc data review to assist with reporting needs, trend evaluation, and variance-related questions as they arise.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, client performance analysis, and business decision-making for key accounts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role partners with internal teams, affiliated entities, and client-facing stakeholders to deliver timely insights, maintain financial accuracy, and support pricing and commission-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced service environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce recurring financial reports and evaluate account profitability to highlight performance trends and business opportunities.<br>• Reconcile commission activity across affiliated organizations, resolve discrepancies, and prepare documentation for finance processing.<br>• Develop quarterly business review materials that clearly communicate financial results and relevant client metrics.<br>• Build and refine pricing structures to support client needs, margin objectives, and commercial decision-making.<br>• Prepare trend analyses and customized reporting for clients, senior stakeholders, and internal business partners as requested.<br>• Complete ad hoc financial studies and special projects within agreed timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.<br>• Review client account setups to confirm billing and reporting configurations are correct and help minimize reporting errors or order adjustments.<br>• Ensure commission payments and related reports are accurate, well-supported, and delivered to stakeholders by established deadlines.
<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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Manager to support critical accounting, audit, and tax activities for a growing organization in the Twin Cities. This role will lead key reporting processes, help maintain compliance across multiple entities, and provide technical accounting guidance for complex matters. The ideal candidate brings strong financial reporting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of financial statement disclosures and supporting schedules to ensure complete, accurate, and timely audited reporting.</p><p>• Manage the external audit process by organizing request lists, coordinating timelines, gathering documentation, and following through on open items and recommendations.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting issues related to non-routine or complex transactions and document conclusions in clear technical accounting memos.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of periodic financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Partner with outside tax professionals to facilitate federal, state, and local tax filings, annual projections, and estimated payment requirements.</p><p>• Monitor developments in tax regulations and accounting guidance and communicate potential business impacts to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain accounting policies, reporting procedures, and supporting documentation to strengthen consistency, compliance, and internal controls.</p><p>• Support reporting obligations for lenders, investors, and board stakeholders by preparing accurate financial information and related analyses.</p><p>• Track legal entity records, ownership details, governance documentation, and compliance filings, while assisting with due diligence for transactions and financing activities.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing distribution organization to identify a Buyer who will play a critical role in managing inventory, replenishment, and demand planning across a multi-location distribution network. This position is responsible for ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels, and supporting efficient supply chain operations. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall supply chain efficiency across a large regional network.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in purchasing, multi-site inventory management, and demand forecasting within a distribution environment. Working closely with vendors, branch locations, and internal purchasing teams, this individual will oversee inventory replenishment, coordinate inter-branch transfers, monitor vendor performance, enforce inventory controls, and develop strategies to improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.</p><p> </p><p>Success in this position requires exceptional analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, experience with distribution ERP systems, and a deep understanding of inventory planning concepts such as safety stock, reorder points, lead-time variability, and inventory turnover.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct purchasing and replenishment activities by reviewing demand patterns, lead times, and branch-specific sales trends to maintain reliable product availability.</p><p>• Develop inventory forecasts and place purchase orders that align with seasonal demand, regional requirements, and targeted stock levels across multiple facilities.</p><p>• Coordinate product movement between branches to rebalance inventory, reduce excess holdings, and improve service levels throughout the network.</p><p>• Implement and monitor consistent cycle count and physical inventory practices across all locations, investigating discrepancies and identifying the root causes of variances.</p><p>• Manage rotation controls for shelf-sensitive materials by tracking batch information, monitoring expiration timelines, and enforcing first-in, first-out handling procedures.</p><p>• Evaluate supplier performance using delivery reliability, fill rate, and compliance measures, and work with vendors to improve purchasing outcomes.</p><p>• Support freight efficiency by consolidating inbound shipments where appropriate and selecting cost-effective transportation approaches for multi-branch deliveries.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory records, reporting, and purchasing data within the company’s distribution systems and Excel-based analytical tools.</p>
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to strengthen the firm’s planning, reporting, and analytical capabilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position will work closely with senior leadership to turn financial and operational data into practical recommendations that guide business decisions and support long-term goals. The role will also shape a more advanced analytics function by improving reporting tools, performance visibility, and insight generation across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the annual budget cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities to support business priorities and performance goals.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate revenue trends, margin performance, productivity measures, and other indicators that influence financial results.<br>• Build financial models that inform strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource planning across the firm.<br>• Deliver clear analysis and well-supported recommendations that help leaders make informed operational and strategic choices.<br>• Oversee the rollout and broader use of analytics and business intelligence solutions that strengthen reporting and decision support.<br>• Create and refine executive dashboards, key performance metrics, and management reports for senior stakeholders.<br>• Interpret complex financial and operational information and present findings in a concise, accessible format for leadership audiences.<br>• Drive deeper trend analysis, forecasting, and profitability assessment to uncover opportunities for improved financial performance.<br>• Lead and mentor finance team members while promoting strong analytical practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.<br>• Support month-end close and cash flow forecasting processes by ensuring accurate financial insight and timely performance reporting.