<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>
<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 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>
A dynamic organization is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to provide critical support during a high-impact tax cycle. With upcoming income tax filing deadlines and increasing complexity across provision and compliance, this role will play a key part in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuity across the tax function.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Lead and coordinate the income tax provision process under ASC 740, including:<br>-Deferred taxes<br>-Effective tax rate analysis<br>-Uncertain tax positions and related disclosures<br>Oversee and review federal, state, and local corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers<br>Support income tax compliance efforts tied to upcoming deadlines (July–September), including state filings<br>Drive progress on a holding company partnership return that has not yet been initiated<br>Serve as a key reviewer and escalation point, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all deliverables<br>Partner with external advisors (Big 4) by preparing and reviewing workpapers and managing deliverable flow<br>Lead audit support efforts and act as a liaison with tax authorities and external auditors<br>Respond to federal and state tax notices and inquiries<br>Assess and document tax risks, including uncertain tax positions<br>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and business teams<br>Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation within the tax function<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>7+ years of corporate tax experience, including:<br>ASC 740 income tax provision<br>U.S. federal and multistate tax compliance<br>Strong experience with tax workpapers and review processes<br>Proven ability to work independently, problem-solve, and navigate complex tax scenarios<br>Experience collaborating with Big 4 or external tax advisors<br>CPA preferred<br>Technical Skills:<br>Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)<br>Experience with SAP / S4 HANA strongly preferred<br><br>If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half.
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight.This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and helping ensure reporting remains timely, compliant, and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger management, financial reporting, and public accounting practices, along with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, discretionary bonus, 401k match, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support revenue and membership accounting activities within a healthcare-focused organization serving complex patient populations. This position will play a central role in monthly close, financial reporting, and oversight of key accounting processes. The individual in this role will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen controls, and guide accounting operations in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core revenue and membership accounting activities tied to healthcare-related arrangements, ensuring accurate financial treatment and consistent reporting.</p><p>• Direct important elements of the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Monitor significant balance sheet accounts and resolve variances through detailed analysis and timely follow-up.</p><p>• Partner with finance, operational, and leadership teams to support reporting needs, business insights, and forecast-related activities.</p><p>• Review accounting outputs produced by team members, provide day-to-day guidance, and help maintain quality across close cycles.</p><p>• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal control expectations related to revenue recognition and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and reporting materials required for audit support and management review.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen consistency, and enhance efficiency across recurring processes.</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 Tax Manager to join a client-focused team in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role blends tax oversight, accounting review, and relationship management to support a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple engagements moving efficiently while maintaining high service standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities for assigned clients, ensuring records, reconciliations, and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly financial reports and related statements, identifying discrepancies, trends, and areas that require follow-up.</p><p>• Manage engagement timelines and service expectations while keeping clients informed about required documentation, milestones, and upcoming deadlines.</p><p>• Review financial activity to uncover reporting issues, resolve account concerns, and recommend practical improvements to clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Guide new client implementations by helping establish workflows, configuring processes, and supporting early-stage account management needs.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation and review of business and individual tax returns, helping maintain quality and compliance across filings.</p><p>• Coordinate tax calendars and related workstreams to ensure submissions, planning activities, and client responses are completed within required timeframes.</p><p>• Address tax notices and other correspondence by gathering information, preparing responses, and following matters through resolution.</p><p>• Support improvements to accounting and tax technology by assisting with software updates, working with external vendors, and identifying ways to strengthen reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with special assignments such as cash flow reviews, forecasting support, and other client service or operational projects as needed.</p>
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team in the Northwest Suburbs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional tax and accounting services. As part of our team, you will play a key role in assisting clients with tax planning and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. <br> Responsibilities: Handle the preparation and review of advanced tax filings across business entities, individuals, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Build trusted client relationships by offering clear guidance and consistently high-quality service. Analyze nuanced tax questions and present practical recommendations to both clients and internal leadership. Partner with senior team members on assurance engagements to support thorough, well-executed deliverables. Lead annual tax provision work and monitor compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Leverage professional tax and workflow software to enhance accuracy, organization, and productivity. Coordinate multiple concurrent assignments, balancing timelines while upholding strong quality standards. Contribute to outreach and growth efforts aimed at attracting new business. Mentor entry level team members through coaching, training, and day-to-day support. Adhere to professional guidelines and regulatory expectations in all work performed.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States. This role involves managing multiple high-level tax engagements, formulating and delivering innovative tax planning, and providing client service. You will be identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, working with staff to ensure tax returns are completed correctly, and performing research on tax topics. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage multiple high level tax engagements ensuring effective execution and delivery<br>• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies<br>• Provide exceptional client service and foster business opportunities within our current client base<br>• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed correctly and timely<br>• Analyze tax situations from various perspectives to apply the maximum tax benefit<br>• Conduct research on various tax topics and draw conclusions<br>• Lead, develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills<br>• Work with high level clients and review tax returns for accuracy<br>• Participate in business development and community involvement activities<br>• Understand the mindset of a business owner with entrepreneurial spirit<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to our clients<br>• Participate in coaching employees and career development<br>• Stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry’s regulations and policies.
We are on the lookout for a Tax Manager - Public to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States. This role will necessitate managing several client engagements at once, maintaining relationships with executives across multiple family offices, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. A key aspect of this role will be the application of tax code to unique situations, as well as the preparation and review of various tax returns.<br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project<br>• Foster and maintain relationships with executives across various family offices<br>• Prepare and review Trust Tax Returns and Estate Tax Returns<br>• Utilize strong trust accounting skills to maintain accuracy and efficiency<br>• Directly manage, develop, train, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements<br>• Supervise and review team members' work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards<br>• Review individual returns that include multiple complex partnership K-1s, stock options, and multi-state K-1s<br>• Review Real Estate partnerships and apply tax code to unique circumstances<br>• Read, understand, and apply directions contained in trust documents prepared by others<br>• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction<br>• Participate in firm-wide initiatives including recruitment<br>• Work with partners on proposals and business development.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager. This role is ideal for a tax specialist who can oversee complex compliance work, provide practical guidance to clients, and support a growing portfolio of business and individual accounts. The position also offers the opportunity to coach team members, strengthen client partnerships, and contribute to the continued expansion of the practice.</p><p><br></p><p><br></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>
<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>
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.
<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>