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.
<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>
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.
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to oversee regional financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in River Falls, Wisconsin. This role will guide accounting, reporting, compliance, and planning activities while partnering with business leaders to support sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of financial controls and tax compliance, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct regional finance activities across accounting, reporting, and compliance to support accurate and timely financial operations.<br>• Oversee preparation and review of profit and loss statements, balance sheet reporting, and month-end close activities in coordination with shared accounting resources.<br>• Partner with planning teams and operational leaders to analyze performance, support budgeting cycles, and improve forecasting accuracy.<br>• Ensure tax filings, statutory reporting, and related financial submissions are completed in accordance with applicable local and international requirements.<br>• Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax agencies, and banking partners.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance practices while identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process effectiveness.<br>• Monitor cash flow, collections, and accounts receivable trends to support healthy working capital performance across the region.<br>• Advise leadership on financial strategy, business planning, profitability improvement, and cost-efficiency opportunities.<br>• Contribute to enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects while representing regional priorities and operational needs.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support critical external and annual reporting activities for a construction-focused organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone in finance who can oversee accurate, timely filings and help translate complex financial data into clear reporting for stakeholders. The role will play a central part in maintaining reporting quality, strengthening compliance, and coordinating key reporting deliverables across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of periodic financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable reporting standards.</p><p>• Manage external reporting deliverables, including SEC-related filings, with close attention to deadlines, disclosure quality, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Oversee annual reporting activities and coordinate the development of complete financial statements and related narrative disclosures.</p><p>• Analyze financial results, including earnings per share calculations, and confirm that reporting outputs are supported by reliable data and sound judgment.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, finance, and business leaders to gather information, resolve reporting issues, and present finalized results in a clear format.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls over the reporting process by validating data, reviewing reconciliations, and identifying areas for improvement.</p><p>• Support special reporting initiatives or process updates that affect financial disclosures, ensuring continuity and compliance throughout implementation.</p><p>• Serve as a key resource on technical reporting matters by interpreting requirements and applying them appropriately to company reporting needs.</p>