<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>
We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to join a financial services organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help shape and uphold enterprise data governance practices, with a strong emphasis on identifying, classifying, and safeguarding unstructured information. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on responsibility for the security technologies that support data protection and loss prevention efforts. You will work closely with security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen compliance, reduce information risk, and improve data handling standards across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and enforcement of data governance frameworks, standards, and controls that support secure information management across the organization.<br>• Oversee initiatives to discover, classify, and protect unstructured data, ensuring sensitive information is handled according to business and regulatory expectations.<br>• Administer and enhance data protection and data loss prevention solutions, including tools such as Varonis or comparable platforms.<br>• Partner with security, compliance, and business teams to assess information risk and implement practical safeguards that reduce exposure.<br>• Establish meaningful security and governance metrics, then monitor and report on performance to support ongoing improvement.<br>• Translate regulatory obligations into operational data security practices and help maintain alignment with applicable compliance requirements.<br>• Support the maintenance and optimization of security monitoring and related controls that contribute to broader enterprise data integrity and protection goals.<br>• Advise stakeholders on policy adherence, secure data usage, and governance best practices to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a transformation-focused organization in St. Paul, Minnesota as part of a Long-term Contract engagement. This position will partner closely with technology leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial planning, provide actionable insight, and create greater consistency across reporting and decision support. The ideal candidate combines advanced analytical ability with sound business judgment and can operate confidently in a dynamic environment while helping establish structure where processes are still developing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models that support planning cycles, forecast updates, and longer-range business decisions for technology-related functions.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis and custom financial reviews to identify trends, explain performance results, and highlight risks or opportunities.<br>• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to translate financial data into practical recommendations that improve visibility and support informed decision-making.<br>• Streamline budgeting activities by identifying inefficiencies, refining workflows, and improving the accuracy and timeliness of planning outputs.<br>• Create and strengthen financial frameworks, reporting approaches, and governance practices in areas where processes are not yet fully established.<br>• Gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data using data mining techniques to support ad hoc requests and ongoing performance monitoring.<br>• Work independently to manage priorities, deliver high-quality analysis, and provide dependable financial support within an evolving business landscape.
<p>We are looking for a sharp, detail-driven Investment Operations Analyst to support an investment loan portfolio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate reporting, evaluate loan and portfolio performance, and strengthen day-to-day operational controls across investment activity. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial data, improving processes, and partnering with internal teams and external service providers to keep operations running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead recurring financial reporting activities for the investment portfolio, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Review monthly investor remittance activity and reconcile loan-level data, including interest accruals, payoff activity, and delinquency reporting.</p><p>• Compile month-end portfolio metrics for lending partners and validate key balances such as principal, and interest reserve positions.</p><p>• Verify the accuracy and consistency of data tied to newly acquired assets before it is incorporated into reporting and monitoring processes.</p><p>• Support loan funding administration by assessing draw requests against project progress and facilitating timely disbursements to contractors.</p><p>• Coordinate data gathering and reconciliation efforts across internal records, servicers, fund administrators, and other external providers.</p><p>• Produce and maintain portfolio performance reports and track records to support ongoing analysis and management oversight.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity across the portfolio and assist with capital calls, drawdowns, and investor distribution processing.</p><p>• Respond to investor information requests and contribute to due diligence materials, ad hoc analyses, and special projects as needed.</p>
<p>This position blends hands-on inventory oversight with business analysis, helping improve product availability, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with data, identifying process gaps, and turning operational information into practical recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor inventory activity, evaluate stock trends, and recommend replenishment actions based on sales patterns and demand signals.</p><p>• Perform regular cycle counts and inventory reviews, investigate variances, and address underlying causes to improve record accuracy.</p><p>• Analyze operational and inventory data using tools such as Excel and Power BI to uncover trends, exceptions, and performance insights.</p><p>• Build and maintain reports and dashboards that provide clear visibility into inventory movement, service levels, and key business metrics.</p><p>• Partner with teams across the business to gather reporting needs, clarify priorities, and deliver useful analytical support.</p><p>• Strengthen inventory and reporting workflows by identifying opportunities to improve data collection, consistency, and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist team members in using reporting tools and understanding processes related to inventory data and performance tracking.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst to support business operations and strengthen the connection between functional teams and technology solutions in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role focuses on understanding business needs, improving processes, and helping resolve system-related issues that affect day-to-day performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, experience with enterprise applications, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, effective solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with business teams and technical stakeholders to gather needs, clarify objectives, and convert operational challenges into well-defined system requirements.</p><p>• Investigate application and process issues by reviewing incidents, identifying patterns, and helping drive timely resolution of production support concerns.</p><p>• Facilitate root cause analysis efforts and contribute to problem resolution and controlled change activities related to enterprise systems.</p><p>• Create clear documentation such as process maps, workflow diagrams, use cases, and data flow materials to support solution design and implementation.</p><p>• Assist with the planning, validation, rollout, and post-launch support of business applications across multiple functional areas.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve system performance through automation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools.</p><p>• Evaluate proposed solutions to ensure they align with business goals, preserve data accuracy, and support compliance and operational reliability</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support receivables management and customer account resolution for a service-focused organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical ability with a customer-first approach to payment support, collections, and issue resolution. The person in this role will work closely with customers and internal teams to address outstanding balances, investigate billing concerns, and help maintain healthy account relationships through clear, timely communication.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, following established collection practices to reduce delinquent balances and improve payment performance.<br>• Contact customers and coordinate with internal partners to remove obstacles that delay payment, including invoice questions, balance discrepancies, and payment method concerns.<br>• Research overdue account issues by gathering details from customers and collaborating across teams to validate claims and determine appropriate resolutions.<br>• Identify the underlying reasons for non-payment and recommend or take the next corrective steps to bring accounts current.<br>• Respond promptly to customer inquiries using available systems and tools, providing guidance, troubleshooting support, and accurate information to resolve concerns efficiently.<br>• Maintain detailed records of conversations, findings, follow-up actions, and outcomes within platforms such as Salesforce and payment management systems.<br>• Recognize recurring customer issues, evaluate trends, and share insights with leadership or teammates to improve processes and reduce repeat problems.<br>• Prioritize daily activities independently, balancing inbound requests, outbound collections efforts, case follow-up, and ongoing operational responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.<br>• Communicate updates clearly to customers, management, and internal stakeholders, escalating cases when additional support or specialized action is needed.
<p>We are looking for a Functional Business Analyst to support business process improvement initiatives for a construction-focused organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with business stakeholders to evaluate workflows, define functional needs, and help shape practical automation solutions using modern Microsoft tools. The role is ideal for someone who can connect business objectives with technology capabilities, especially in areas involving AI-assisted productivity, process automation, and structured requirements documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze current business operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and streamlined processes.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, clarify, and document functional requirements in detailed business requirements documents.</p><p>• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable solution recommendations using Microsoft Copilot, Power Apps, and Power Automate.</p><p>• Create and refine prompts that improve AI-assisted outputs for business users and support practical use cases.</p><p>• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proposed solutions align with business rules, operational goals, and compliance expectations.</p><p>• Review business systems and workflows to recommend enhancements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and user adoption.</p><p>• Support automation initiatives that may involve updates to existing tools, processes, or platform configurations.</p><p>• Contribute to accounting-related process analysis by considering internal controls and alignment with GAAP-based practices where applicable.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Investor Accounting Senior Analyst to support a team in Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee complex cash activity, remittance reporting, and accounting-related analysis within a detail-focused services environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to produce accurate reporting while supporting compliance and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily cash activity by tracking, reviewing, and recording transaction movement with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile remittance reporting, investigating discrepancies through detailed loan-level analysis and follow-up.</p><p>• Execute loan purchase and securitization activities within the accounting platform while maintaining complete and accurate records.</p><p>• Create requested reporting for leadership, investors, borrowers, and other stakeholders, ensuring information is timely and reliable.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley standards as well as established internal controls, policies, and operational procedures.</p><p>• Review servicing data for accuracy and consistency within the designated servicing software and correct issues as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to internal and external audit support by gathering documentation, validating information, and responding to compliance-related requests.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend practical enhancements that improve productivity, quality, and adaptability.</p><p>• Perform additional assigned tasks that support departmental priorities and overall business operations. </p>
<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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst Coordinator to support member identity and eligibility data activities within a health insurance environment in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing records, resolving data discrepancies, and contributing to operational accuracy across cross-functional teams. In this role, you will help maintain data integrity, assist with process support, and contribute to quality-focused improvements that strengthen member information management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review potential member identity matches in assigned work queues and determine the appropriate resolution based on established guidelines<br>• Investigate data discrepancies by analyzing records and comparing member information across systems and sources<br>• Reconcile member records to improve accuracy, consistency, and alignment of eligibility-related data<br>• Provide day-to-day operational and process support for the broader operations support team<br>• Identify recurring data patterns and recommend opportunities to refine matching logic and reduce manual workload<br>• Assist with quality reporting, audits, and documentation activities to support compliance and performance standards<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by helping develop practical solutions that enhance data stewardship processes
<p>We are looking for a Logistics Analyst to support transportation, distribution, and supply chain activities for a growing operation in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in logistics coordination who can help maintain efficient product movement across domestic and global channels. The role focuses on analyzing shipment activity, improving day-to-day logistics execution, and partnering with internal teams and external providers to keep supply chain operations running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to help ensure timely delivery and accurate movement of goods across the supply chain.</p><p>• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to resolve transportation issues and maintain continuity in distribution activities.</p><p>• Review logistics data and shipment trends to identify delays, cost concerns, and opportunities to improve service performance.</p><p>• Support global and domestic logistics processes by helping manage documentation, scheduling, and communication related to freight movement.</p><p>• Track key supply chain metrics and prepare reports that help teams make informed decisions on logistics performance.</p><p>• Assist with inventory flow and distribution planning to align product availability with operational needs.</p><p>• Investigate delivery exceptions, shortages, or routing problems and recommend practical solutions to minimize disruption.</p><p>• Contribute to logistics process updates and operational changes, including support for internal system-related workflow adjustments when required.</p>
We are looking for a Marketing AI Analyst to join a retail organization on a Contract basis in Bloomington, Minnesota. This position focuses on turning marketing and customer data into actionable insights through AI-driven analysis, predictive modeling, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate will blend strong analytical thinking with hands-on experience across marketing platforms, analytics tools, and modern AI technologies to support smarter business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze marketing, customer, and campaign data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights that inform business strategy.<br>• Build and refine predictive models that help forecast customer behavior, campaign outcomes, and key retail marketing metrics.<br>• Connect and evaluate datasets from multiple business platforms to improve the quality, accessibility, and usefulness of AI-driven analysis.<br>• Create dashboards and visual reports in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker to communicate findings to stakeholders clearly and effectively.<br>• Use platforms including Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Google Ads data sources to assess digital marketing effectiveness and optimize spend.<br>• Partner with CRM and marketing teams to measure audience engagement, campaign performance, and customer lifecycle results.<br>• Apply Python and AI technologies to streamline analysis, enhance modeling approaches, and support advanced marketing use cases.<br>• Contribute to the use of emerging frameworks such as LangGraph and MCP-level tools where appropriate for analytical and AI workflow development.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a long-term contract assignment based onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help coordinate and strengthen resource management and financial processes, working closely with project, resource, and finance stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate information supports reporting and accounting activities. This position is part of a three-person team focused on sustaining and improving project-related financial operations while providing analytical support for ongoing business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee recurring resource management cycles by coordinating schedules, gathering required inputs, reviewing submissions, and resolving issues that could affect deadlines or accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance partners, project managers, and resource leaders to confirm that staffing and financial details are complete, reliable, and submitted within established timeframes.</p><p>• Compile, verify, and reconcile resource-related data that feeds financial entries, management reports, and operational analysis.</p><p>• Investigate data discrepancies or workflow challenges, then work across teams to correct issues and strengthen overall data integrity.</p><p>• Create and maintain process guides, internal controls, reporting tools, and supporting documentation to promote consistency and long-term process stability.</p><p>• Recommend and help implement improvements that streamline financial and operational activities while reducing manual effort and process gaps.</p><p>• Provide support for forecasting, variance reviews, recurring financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis requested by business or finance leadership.</p><p>• Contribute to the continued rollout and maturation of resource management practices within the project management environment.</p><p>• Partner with a small analyst team to support project financial processes and ensure dependable execution of day-to-day operational requirements.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented compensation analyst to support a leading airline organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will blend strategic advising with day-to-day program execution, helping leaders make informed decisions about pay, job alignment, and market competitiveness. The role is ideal for someone who can build strong partnerships, interpret compensation data effectively, and bring practical recommendations that strengthen compensation programs over time.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise business leaders and HR partners on compensation matters, offering informed guidance on pay decisions, internal alignment, and competitive positioning.</p><p>• Assess roles, leveling, and reporting structures to support job evaluations, promotional changes, and salary placement decisions across the organization.</p><p>• Oversee the administration and ongoing refinement of compensation programs, including salary ranges, grade structures, and related frameworks.</p><p>• Use market pricing tools such as PayScale to conduct benchmarking, analyze compensation trends, and support data-driven recommendations.</p><p>• Review current compensation practices and identify opportunities to improve consistency, competitiveness, and overall program effectiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to the administration of executive and long-term incentive programs while helping maintain appropriate access and program support processes.</p><p>• Take ownership of compensation-related reporting and analytical work currently performed in partnership with finance, helping improve efficiency and accountability.</p><p>• Provide an objective perspective on established compensation practices and recommend modernization opportunities aligned with business needs and market standards.analy</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced AI Business Analyst/Consultant to support a growing portfolio of artificial intelligence initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business and technical teams to turn high-value ideas into practical AI solutions using Microsoft-based tools and platforms. The role is well suited for someone who can bridge business needs and technical delivery while helping bring scalable, production-ready solutions to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Engage with business partners to uncover operational needs, clarify objectives, and define solution requirements for AI-focused initiatives.</p><p>• Convert business challenges into practical concepts, prototypes, and implementation plans that align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Create, test, and launch AI-enabled tools, automated workflows, prompts, and agent-based solutions in a Microsoft-centered environment.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Copilot capabilities and related technologies to deliver solutions that improve efficiency and support day-to-day business processes.</p><p>• Work alongside internal AI specialists and cross-functional teams to strengthen designs, prepare solutions for production, and coordinate successful releases.</p><p>• Guide end users through adoption by providing training, usage support, and clear communication around new tools and processes.</p><p>• Manage assigned work with a high degree of independence, moving initiatives from early discovery through deployment and follow-up.</p><p>• Contribute to the evaluation and prioritization of a large pipeline of AI opportunities to help advance multiple initiatives each quarter.</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>This position is responsible for configuring and supporting Production Scheduling and other HR systems and processes that enhance user experience support, HR process, and technology efforts and deliver value to our global workforce. This role is expected to demonstrate proficiency in system knowledge/configuration, problem solving, process/data analysis, and communication skills. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to provide recommendations on aligning technical solutions to business opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</p><p>• Analyst resource for global HR system processes data and technology projects primarily focused on plant shift scheduling capabilities</p><p>• Day to day operational support of HR systems and ensure system health and sustainability</p><p>• Utilize Indeavor functional expertise to troubleshoot issues and identify solutions scheduling configuration integrations etc.</p><p>• Consultant for global HR systems data and processes - identify and articulate process impacts on technology/data and potential constraints</p><p>• Partner with business to define functional requirements – including data configuration and integration needs – and translate into recommendations and technical specifications</p><p>• Partner with business to understand pain points prioritize requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes/gain efficiency by leveraging existing and new functionality</p><p>• Successfully deliver prioritized initiatives through discovery planning implementation testing and stabilization</p><p>• Responsible for quality assurance creation of test scripts testing execution and ensuring user acceptance for system solutions</p><p>• Develop technical documentation supporting system or processes changes</p><p>• Communicate system or process changes to users with varying technical knowledge</p><p>• Advocate and influence HR solutions and inform on new trends and technologies</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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>We are looking for a senior Business Analyst to join a Contract engagement supporting identity and access management initiatives. This role is suited to someone who can translate complex IAM needs into clear business requirements while working closely with both technical teams and business partners. The position is fully remote and focuses on helping drive delivery, communication, and organizational readiness across enterprise access management programs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead business analysis activities for identity and access management programs and project work, ensuring objectives, scope, and stakeholder needs are clearly defined.</p><p>• Partner with business and technical teams to collect, refine, and document requirements related to access controls, governance, and user lifecycle processes.</p><p>• Facilitate discussions across stakeholder groups to build alignment, communicate updates, and support informed decision-making throughout project delivery.</p><p>• Contribute to change management efforts by helping prepare impacted teams for process, policy, and technology updates tied to IAM initiatives.</p><p>• Translate IAM concepts into practical business language so non-technical stakeholders can understand impacts, dependencies, and expected outcomes.</p><p>• Support Agile delivery practices by assisting with backlog definition, documentation review, gap analysis, and coordination across cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Work with platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra, and CyberArk to support requirement gathering and operational process understanding.</p><p>• Review existing workflows and controls to identify improvement opportunities that strengthen governance and access lifecycle management.</p><p>• Help maintain clear project documentation, meeting outputs, and communication materials to support consistent execution across the program.</p>
<p>A highly respected and entrepreneurial financial services organization is seeking a <strong>Senior Due Diligence Analyst</strong> to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney or analytical professional looking to pursue a non-traditional career path outside of private practice while leveraging their legal, research, writing, and analytical skills in the alternative investments industry.</p><p>The organization provides independent research and due diligence on a broad range of alternative investment offerings and works closely with wealth management professionals to help them make informed investment decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers exposure to a variety of complex investment structures and alternative asset classes, including commercial real estate, private equity, private credit, energy investments, and other private market strategies. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals and will play a key role in evaluating investment offerings, identifying risks, and communicating findings through detailed written analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in alternative investments while working in a collegial, business-focused environment that provides an alternative to the traditional law firm career track.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity for attorneys and other analytical professionals seeking to apply their skills in a sophisticated business environment focused on investment due diligence, research, and risk analysis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews of alternative investment offerings.</li><li>Analyze offering memoranda, organizational documents, governance materials, financial information, third-party reports, and industry research.</li><li>Evaluate investment structures, underwriting assumptions, asset performance, and key transaction terms.</li><li>Identify, assess, and communicate material risks and other significant considerations.</li><li>Prepare detailed due diligence reports and written analyses for wealth management clients.</li><li>Manage multiple review projects simultaneously and oversee review timelines.</li><li>Perform quality control reviews of work completed by other team members.</li><li>Participate in client meetings, industry events, and other external-facing initiatives as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of disciplines to support investment review efforts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Manager to lead external and regulatory reporting activities for a financial services organization in Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role will guide the preparation of accurate, timely filings, strengthen reporting controls, and serve as a trusted advisor on accounting and disclosure matters. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting, sound technical accounting judgment, and a proven ability to lead teams in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the planning, preparation, and final review of recurring external and regulatory filings, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Direct the production and review of various regulatory reports, capital-related schedules, and other required filings, with close attention to consistency across disclosures.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders to gather supporting data, resolve reporting issues, and maintain a high standard of quality for published information.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for internal and external use, and contribute to special projects involving technical accounting research, financial analysis, and peer disclosure comparisons.</p><p>• Review and authorize selected journal entries, confirming appropriate support, accurate accounting treatment, and adherence to internal control expectations.</p><p>• Advise on the financial reporting implications of enterprise initiatives, new products, and complex transactions, helping teams apply accounting guidance and implement related reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop, enhance, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, and coordinate with audit teams to support efficient and timely reviews.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day leadership to reporting staff by assigning priorities, reviewing workpapers and documentation, and coaching the team to meet critical deadlines.</p><p>• Communicate reporting conclusions, regulatory considerations, and accounting impacts clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced compliance and regulatory specialist to support a Financial Services organization in Minneapolis, MN. This contract-to-hire role is entirely remote, and focuses on interpreting regulatory expectations for field social media activity and helping the business maintain effective controls, sound processes, and clear risk-based guidance. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, research skills, and the ability to translate detailed requirements into practical recommendations for business partners and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Candidates must hold active FINRA registrations to be considered:</p><ul><li>FINRA Series 24 (General Securities Principal)</li><li>FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Representative)</li><li>FINRA Series 63, 65, or 66</li></ul><p>NICHE EXPERTISE:</p><ul><li>Broker-dealer or wealth management compliance experience focused on advisor communications, marketing compliance, and social media supervision under FINRA and SEC rules.</li><li>Direct hands-on experience utilizing communications supervision and archiving platforms such as Hearsay, Global Relay, or Yext.</li></ul><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><ul><li>Review, evaluate, and supervise social media activities and marketing communications generated by financial advisors for FINRA and SEC compliance.</li><li>Conduct regulatory research, interpret rules and industry guidance, and translate findings into practical supervisory controls and procedures.</li><li>Identify compliance deficiencies, deliver constructive feedback to field representatives, and drive corrective actions.</li><li>Execute compliance testing, monitoring, and oversight activities across digital communication channels.</li><li>Consult with legal, marketing, and business leaders to support strategic growth while mitigating regulatory exposure.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Cost Analyst to support complex financial planning and cost oversight activities for capital and operational initiatives. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can combine strong analytical judgment with effective cross-functional partnership. The role will focus on cost forecasting, budget performance, reporting accuracy, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders to help guide informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead project cost tracking activities by monitoring budgets, commitments, actual spending, and forecast changes across multiple initiatives.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed financial models, reporting tools, and standardized templates to improve visibility into project and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Partner with project managers, engineering teams, manufacturing leaders, and supply chain contacts to evaluate financial performance and identify cost risks early.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analyses that explain budget variances, spending trends, and projected outcomes for leadership review.</p><p>• Support capital expenditure planning by aligning project forecasts with cost center expectations, funding assumptions, and business priorities.</p><p>• Review vendor proposals, pricing inputs, and request-for-proposal related cost details to strengthen financial decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to process discipline during onboarding and team coordination activities, including periodic travel for in-person collaboration when needed.</p><p>• Help maintain data quality and reporting consistency across project controls by validating inputs and improving documentation practices.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Contract Analyst - Rebates/Fees to support rebate and fee administration for customers, sales partners, and internal teams. This is a Contract position that plays an important role in preparing payment-related documentation, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and helping maintain accurate, compliant processes. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple requests while ensuring a high standard of quality in daily work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with rebate, pricing, contracting, and business support teams to keep payment activities aligned, accurate, and on schedule.</p><p>• Communicate with sales representatives and customers to gather, clarify, and resolve questions related to rebate payment documentation.</p><p>• Create and finalize customer-facing rebate payment materials and submit weekly payment requests in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Use contract management tools and documented work instructions to process rebate payments accurately and within required timelines.</p><p>• Handle rebate-related inquiries and ad hoc information requests from internal stakeholders and external customers in a timely, thorough manner.</p><p>• Oversee payment transactions from initial review through completion, including coordination of check, ACH, and credit memo processing.</p><p>• Verify payment details, recipient information, and supporting records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance before release.</p><p>• Contribute to quality-focused operations by following applicable standards and incorporating compliance requirements into everyday tasks.</p>