<p>We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in Lake Elmo, Minnesota on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, preparing close-related entries, and assisting with reporting and reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support daily general ledger activity by reviewing financial data, maintaining account accuracy, and helping ensure records align with company accounting standards and GAAP.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries tied to monthly and year-end close activities, while assisting with consolidation and other routine closing tasks.</p><p>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances or unmatched items, and follow through on timely resolution of outstanding issues.</p><p>• Compile financial analyses and recurring reports for accounting leadership and internal business partners under established guidance.</p><p>• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed to support accurate transaction flow and account integrity.</p><p>• Assist with bank reconciliations and other cash-related accounting tasks to help confirm completeness and accuracy of recorded activity.</p><p>• Participate in internal and external audit support by gathering documentation, responding to requests, and helping organize supporting records.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in day-to-day accounting procedures and support departmental projects or related assignments as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</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>
<p>Our client, a leading investment management firm in the Twin Cities, is seeking a Middle Office Portfolio Analyst. This individual will be instrumental in overseeing the operational management of a broad credit investment portfolio. The position calls for strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring seamless transaction execution and rigorous accuracy standards. You will work collaboratively across multiple departments, contributing to a dynamic and successful team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Partner with various teams to support the closing of new investment transactions.</p><p>· Manage funding and financing processes for future transactions.</p><p>· Validate and reconcile monthly portfolio reports for accuracy and compliance.</p><p>· Coordinate transactions exits.</p><p>· Document investment transactions and submit requests for inter-entity cash transfers.</p><p>· Oversee cash flow management across investment relationships.</p><p>· Provide operational support and supervision to internal partners.</p><p>· Prepare periodic and ad hoc reporting related to illiquid assets.</p><p>· Work closely with global colleagues and service providers to enhance data and reporting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Are you ready to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in a top-tier financial organization? Apply now or contact us for more information.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>If you are interested, please message Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, Call Doug at 612-249-0330 or apply through the link provided</strong></p>
The Financial Analyst / Plant Analyst will support the Maple Lake manufacturing facility by providing accurate financial analysis, operational reporting, cost control support, and business insights to plant leadership. This role will work closely with Finance, Operations, Materials, Engineering, and Corporate teams to monitor plant performance, analyze variances, support month-end close, and improve decision-making through timely and reliable reporting.<br>The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. This position requires strong Excel skills, financial acumen, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>Financial Reporting & Analysis<br>• Support month-end close activities, including journal entry support, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including sales, cost of goods sold, labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, and EBITDA performance.<br>• Assist with forecast, budget, and annual operating plan preparation.<br>• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages for plant and finance leadership.<br>• Analyze actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and risks.<br>Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis<br>• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor efficiency, material usage, purchase price variance, overhead absorption, and scrap.<br>• Support standard cost reviews, BOM/routing analysis, and cost roll activities.<br>• Partner with Operations and Engineering to validate cost assumptions, cycle times, labor rates, and process changes.<br>• Monitor inventory movements, WIP, finished goods, obsolete/slow-moving inventory, and inventory valuation.<br>• Assist with physical inventory, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation processes.<br>Operational KPIs & Business Support<br>• Develop and maintain plant performance dashboards and KPI reporting.<br>• Track key operational metrics such as production volume, labor hours, scrap, downtime, productivity, inventory levels, and absorption impact.<br>• Provide financial support for continuous improvement projects and cost reduction initiatives.<br>• Support plant leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and business case evaluations.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and financial controls.<br>Systems & Process Improvement<br>• Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and reporting systems.<br>• Maintain accurate and consistent reporting files, templates, and databases.<br>• Support improvements in reporting automation, data integrity, and standard work processes.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve data or transaction issues impacting financial reporting.<br>Required Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.<br>• 1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing analysis preferred.<br>• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and data analysis.<br>• Ability to analyze large data sets and summarize findings clearly.<br>• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.<br>• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br>• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Materials, Engineering, and Finance.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Newport, Minnesota. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze financial data and provide insights that drive strategic decisions within our sales and marketing departments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s growth through informed financial planning and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze sales and marketing data to identify performance trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.<br>• Create and deliver reports on critical metrics such as customer acquisition costs and sales pipeline efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to assess campaign effectiveness and recommend optimal budget allocations.<br>• Track expenses and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals while identifying opportunities for cost savings.<br>• Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for sales and marketing departments.<br>• Conduct pricing and margin analyses to support decision-making, including customer profitability and segmentation.<br>• Manage and evaluate royalty rates, profitability of licensed products, and costing data to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business strategies, pricing decisions, and organizational assessments.
We are looking for a Marketing Analyst to support B2B media performance through hands-on campaign management, analytics, and reporting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for a data-driven marketing specialist who can connect channel execution with measurable business outcomes. The role partners with internal stakeholders, external media platforms, and client teams to improve campaign efficiency, strengthen attribution accuracy, and communicate performance insights clearly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the day-to-day delivery of B2B paid media programs across search, social, and programmatic platforms, ensuring campaigns launch accurately and scale effectively.<br>• Manage campaign setup details such as tracking parameters, ad trafficking, quality checks, and creative scheduling to maintain flawless execution across partners.<br>• Monitor performance closely and refine bids, budgets, audience targeting, and testing plans to improve efficiency and support pipeline goals.<br>• Create meaningful reports and dashboards using analytics and business intelligence tools, turning raw performance data into actionable recommendations.<br>• Analyze campaign data from multiple sources, organize findings, and present concise insights to internal teams and client stakeholders.<br>• Maintain reliable measurement frameworks by overseeing conversion tracking, event tagging, attribution inputs, and data feed accuracy across channels.<br>• Investigate reporting inconsistencies and resolve data issues to preserve confidence in campaign performance and decision-making.<br>• Track media spend against plan, reconcile billing details with actual delivery, and prepare accurate monthly budget summaries for review.<br>• Contribute to broader paid media strategy, experimentation plans, and ad hoc requests by offering responsive, solution-focused support.
<p>We are looking for a Fund Operations Analyst to join an Investment Management firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota and help strengthen the operational foundation that supports investment fund activities. This position blends fund operations, governance coordination, and process management, making it ideal for someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The role will contribute to maintaining critical records, improving workflows, and supporting time-sensitive transactions in a dynamic private investment environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate the setup, maintenance, and ongoing administration of legal entities and related organizational records across domestic and international structures.</p><p>• Oversee the accuracy structural reporting, and required filings to keep governance materials current and well organized.</p><p>• Monitor recurring legal and operational obligations, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and compliance-related tasks are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Administer document workflows from intake through execution and retention, while strengthening consistency in recordkeeping practices.</p><p>• Develop and refine templates, procedures, and documentation standards to improve efficiency and create more scalable operational processes.</p><p>• Review invoices and assist with outside counsel spend tracking, budget monitoring, and billing administration.</p><p>• Help evaluate and manage legal or operational technology tools, including enhancements that improve workflow visibility, data quality, and process control.</p><p>• Provide operational support for transactions, investor-related closings, regulatory submissions, and other special projects as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in preparing detailed financial analyses, supporting reporting initiatives, and delivering actionable insights to guide decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across various departments and contribute to the firm’s overall financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop comprehensive financial reports and analyses using accounting systems, report-writing tools, and Microsoft Excel.<br>• Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, financial statement reviews, and ad-hoc analyses.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to complete high-priority external surveys and deliver accurate data.<br>• Partner with the FP&A leadership team to understand priorities and provide guidance to entry level analysts.<br>• Lead and manage ad hoc projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.<br>• Gain a deep understanding of the firm’s financial systems and operations to act as a subject matter expert.<br>• Leverage tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Tableau to generate accurate and actionable financial insights.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the team’s objectives.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support research and development finance activities in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role will partner with business leaders to provide meaningful financial insight, improve planning accuracy, and strengthen reporting across a dynamic portfolio environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound business judgment, and the ability to influence decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee forecasting, monthly close activities, financial reporting, and variance evaluation for research and development spending areas.</p><p>• Work closely with R&D leaders to interpret financial results, test planning assumptions, and guide informed business decisions.</p><p>• Partner with portfolio management teams to improve visibility into program funding, investment priorities, and trade-off scenarios across development initiatives.</p><p>• Examine project-level costs such as staffing, discretionary spending, and primary expense drivers, then convert findings into practical recommendations.</p><p>• Contribute to key planning cycles including quarterly outlooks, the annual budget process, and longer-term financial plans.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and provide support during month-end close to help ensure accurate accounting across functional and departmental budgets.</p><p>• Identify and implement enhancements to reporting methods, analytics, systems usage, and internal finance processes to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear process documentation and work instructions to support consistency and operational effectiveness.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Workforce Management Analyst to support planning and performance analysis for operational teams in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who can turn complex business data into reliable forecasts, staffing plans, and actionable recommendations. The role partners closely with leaders across functions such as enrollment, billing, reconciliation, and appeals and grievances to improve service performance and align resources with business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create workload projections by analyzing historical patterns, business drivers, and anticipated changes that may affect demand.</p><p>• Develop staffing and capacity plans that balance service expectations, productivity assumptions, and budget considerations for assigned business areas.</p><p>• Maintain and refine workforce planning models by validating inputs, adjusting assumptions, and reconciling forecast outputs against operational results.</p><p>• Evaluate performance gaps through detailed analysis and identify the factors influencing misses to targets or service levels.</p><p>• Build scenario models that help business partners understand operational tradeoffs, resource impacts, and planning options.</p><p>• Present forecast rationale, planning assumptions, and analytical findings in a clear manner to leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p>• Use workforce management platforms and reporting tools to monitor trends, support planning activities, and improve decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with onsite and hybrid teams to support workforce strategies across functions beyond a traditional call center environment, including enrollment, billing, reconciliation, and appeals and grievances.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Dayforce HRIS Analyst to support human resources systems for a leading airline organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can translate business needs into effective HRIS solutions, maintain data integrity, and help optimize system performance. The role will focus on analysis, configuration support, reporting, and implementation activities within the HR technology environment, with particular emphasis on Dayforce and related HRIS databases.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze HRIS workflows, system behavior, and user needs to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Support configuration, testing, and rollout activities for HRIS enhancements and implementation initiatives, including Dayforce-related updates.</p><p>• Maintain and validate employee data within HR systems and databases to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance.</p><p>• Partner with HR, payroll, and other business teams to gather requirements and translate them into practical system solutions.</p><p>• Create and deliver reports, dashboards, and data extracts that support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Investigate system issues, troubleshoot data or process discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders or vendors.</p><p>• Document system procedures, functional requirements, and process changes to support ongoing operations and user adoption.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending refinements to HRIS processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.</p>