We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst – Workday Advanced Compensation to support a major compensation initiative for a global organization in Fridley, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with compensation operations, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen processes, improve documentation, and guide implementation activities tied to Workday Advanced Compensation. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis expertise, hands-on knowledge of global compensation programs, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into clear plans, process flows, and practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with compensation operations leadership to provide guidance on effective practices and help drive implementation activities related to Workday Advanced Compensation.<br>• Develop end-to-end process maps, operating documentation, work instructions, and risk assessments in collaboration with program managers and business stakeholders.<br>• Evaluate current annual compensation planning approaches and recommend updates to align future-state workflows with Workday Advanced Compensation capabilities.<br>• Support readiness for recurring compensation events, including merit, bonus, promotion, and related planning cycles, by coordinating tasks and identifying operational gaps.<br>• Work with process owners to clarify business needs, refine procedures, and improve consistency across global compensation activities.<br>• Participate in testing efforts by helping define scenarios, review outcomes, document issues, and support business validation activities.<br>• Create materials and plans that support the move from legacy compensation processes into Workday Advanced Compensation from an operational perspective.<br>• Track project actions, dependencies, and risks to help keep implementation work organized and progressing on schedule.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Azure Consultant to support and lead cloud infrastructure efforts. This position focuses on both hands-on Azure administration and technical leadership for major initiatives within a Microsoft Azure Government Cloud environment. The role combines daily operational support with project execution, partnering with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead cloud engineering initiatives by translating business needs into technical plans and guiding delivery from design through implementation.</p><p>• Provide ongoing administration, monitoring, and issue resolution for the existing Azure Government Cloud environment supporting a large multi-site user base.</p><p>• Direct the planning and deployment of Azure ExpressRoute connectivity to establish secure, dedicated network access for county operations.</p><p>• Oversee the consolidation of multiple Azure Government environments into a unified tenant structure with strong governance and operational alignment.</p><p>• Coordinate the migration of mission-critical applications into the target Azure environment while minimizing risk and avoiding service interruption.</p><p>• Partner with network and security teams to align Palo Alto firewall policies, VPN connectivity, and hybrid access requirements with the evolving cloud architecture.</p><p>• Maintain clear technical documentation, project updates, and status communications for stakeholders, business teams, and leadership.</p><p>• Recommend Azure best practices related to architecture, security, performance, and long-term cloud strategy within a public sector setting.</p>
We are looking for a Provider Data and Contract Analyst to support a long-term contract opportunity within the health insurance industry. In this role, you will examine provider agreements and reimbursement materials, organize critical payment information, and help strengthen the accuracy and accessibility of contract data used across the organization. This position will work closely with operational and business partners to improve data governance and prepare reimbursement documentation for inclusion in an AI-enabled centralized rate repository.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review provider agreements, reimbursement exhibits, and related records to identify payment terms and methodology details.<br>• Organize and maintain contract documentation so reimbursement information is structured, traceable, and ready for centralized repository intake.<br>• Interpret contractual language affecting provider payments, including terms tied to facility and physician reimbursement approaches.<br>• Partner with business and operational teams to confirm reimbursement details and resolve documentation gaps or inconsistencies.<br>• Support data quality initiatives by validating the completeness, consistency, and usability of provider payment information.<br>• Catalog fee schedules and supporting materials in a way that improves transparency and ongoing governance of reimbursement data.<br>• Contribute to transformation efforts by helping standardize how provider contract information is captured and referenced.<br>• Assist with analysis related to how reimbursement terms influence claims adjudication and payment accuracy.
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>Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst with 2+ years experience who has strong analytical skills, business partnering, and is savvy with systems/technology. Growing company making acquisitions with lots of potential. Will look at Financial Analysts looking to move up! If you are interested, please reach to me on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and profitability analysis for a food and food processing business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in helping leaders understand business results, evaluate pricing decisions, and strengthen forecasting and planning activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop pricing analyses for current and new products in collaboration with sales and business partners, and prepare clear recommendations for leadership review.<br>• Monitor trade spending activities for owned brands, including tracking results, projecting future impact, and assessing return on investment.<br>• Prepare and manage portions of the monthly financial reporting package, partnering across functions to ensure timely and accurate insight into business performance.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis to explain monthly results, identify key business drivers, and highlight risks and opportunities.<br>• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to senior leaders and department heads on a range of operational and strategic topics.<br>• Build and refine segmentation and profitability models that improve visibility into product and business performance.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, operating plans, and financial models that support short- and long-term planning needs.<br>• Review complex financial information and convert findings into concise, actionable guidance for management decision-making.
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounting Analyst to support complex accounting activities and regulatory reporting for multiple reporting entities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role is responsible for producing accurate financial information, contributing to close activities, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external auditors to meet reporting deadlines. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a regulated environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing and reviewing financial results, statements, regulatory filings, and related tax reporting deliverables.<br>• Analyze detailed financial information, reconcile assigned accounts, and prepare complex journal entries to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.<br>• Manage intercompany balances and settlements, investigate variances, and identify trends that may affect financial performance or reporting quality.<br>• Prepare reports, schedules, presentations, and other accounting analyses for management, regulatory agencies, and external parties as needed.<br>• Collaborate with business partners, accounting teams, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of reporting requirements and resolution of technical accounting questions.<br>• Contribute to special projects such as financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, process improvements, and testing of system enhancements or upgrades.<br>• Interpret accounting data and reporting structures for supported business areas, providing guidance on coding, reporting status, and issue resolution.<br>• Monitor changes in applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and apply that knowledge to resolve complex reporting matters.<br>• Provide guidance or informal direction to other analysts when needed to support team effectiveness and consistent work quality.
<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>