<p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the operations functions within our independent bank located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can ensure efficient processes, compliance with regulations, and delivery of exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in operations management and a proven ability to lead teams to success.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide the Operations team to ensure accurate and timely processing of products and services.</p><p>• Develop and implement scalable solutions and process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, addressing findings from audits and reviews promptly and thoroughly.</p><p>• Facilitate system upgrades and introduce new products and services by collaborating with relevant departments and overseeing implementation, testing, and training.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison between Deposit Operations and other internal teams, fostering clear communication and collaboration.</p><p>• Provide coaching and training to team members to ensure skill development and effective task completion.</p><p>• Evaluate and recommend updates to departmental services and structures to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate potential issues while ensuring adherence to bank policies.</p><p>• Participate in bank committees and offer guidance on risk management and operational strategies.</p><p>• Ensure the department meets or exceeds financial performance goals by managing budgets and validating invoices.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced SBA Portfolio Operations Manager to oversee the effective management of our SBA loan portfolio. This role, located in Twin Cities, involves ensuring the financial health of the organization through detailed monitoring, servicing, and reporting of loans. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing requests, developing efficient processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain high standards of portfolio management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct regular site visits to monitor existing loan portfolios and collaborate with customers, attorneys, bankers, and insurance agents.</p><p>• Manage routine portfolio tasks such as tracking insurance payments, real estate taxes, and bank balances, while coordinating efforts with internal team members.</p><p>• Develop and maintain internal systems to document portfolio activities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Create and implement reporting structures for portfolio management, providing quarterly updates and highlighting areas of concern.</p><p>• Maintain a comprehensive database of loan information, ensuring it aligns with organizational needs.</p><p>• Address customer inquiries regarding loan modifications, assumptions, subordination, and release of collateral.</p><p>• Analyze and document servicing requests, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution through effective monitoring systems.</p><p>• Lead efforts to resolve problem loan situations, working closely with borrowers, banks, legal counsel, and other stakeholders under the direction of senior leadership.</p><p>• Communicate with customers and relevant parties to address questions and resolve issues related to loan servicing.</p><p>• Monitor late payments, technical defaults, and other key indicators, maintaining a watchlist to ensure timely and high-quality servicing.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for a Finance Manager ready to take the next step and lead all the budgeting/forecasting for a multi-billion dollar company. Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 8+ years experience required along with supervisory experience. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Financial Analyst/Manager to lead workforce analytics and financial planning efforts. This role is pivotal in driving informed decision-making through strategic labor forecasting, process optimization, and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing operational efficiency and aligning financial strategies with broader organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support labor planning, forecasting, and workforce optimization.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement data-driven strategies.<br>• Lead initiatives to automate financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and scalability.<br>• Analyze workforce management metrics to provide actionable insights for enhancing efficiency and resource allocation.<br>• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, focusing on standardization and scalability.<br>• Partner with leadership to align workforce strategies with organizational objectives and financial performance.<br>• Design and deliver Power BI dashboards to improve visibility into key performance metrics.<br>• Provide expertise in change management to support the adoption of new processes and tools.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.<br>• Identify and implement business process improvements that enhance overall financial operations.
<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>