We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a food and food processing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support commercial decision-making through pricing evaluation, profitability review, and broader financial insight across product lines. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with brand leadership, assess cost drivers, and strengthen financial tools that guide pricing and market strategy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed pricing evaluations across individual products and develop informed recommendations that support revenue and margin goals.<br>• Build and refine profit-and-loss views for pricing scenarios, identifying factors that influence product profitability.<br>• Provide commercial finance support to brand stakeholders by translating financial data into practical business guidance.<br>• Monitor and assess trade spending for branded offerings to help improve financial performance and visibility.<br>• Collaborate with brand leadership on pricing direction and market launch planning for new and existing products.<br>• Examine the financial effect of commodity cost changes and highlight risks or opportunities tied to major input expenses.<br>• Use and enhance Excel-based pricing models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.<br>• Deliver ad hoc analysis, variance reviews, and data-driven insights to assist with planning and performance discussions.<br>• Challenge assumptions in financial inputs and present clear perspectives that support sound business decisions.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a logistics organization in Eagan, Minnesota. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into practical insights that support growth, profitability, and stronger business decisions. The position offers the opportunity to partner with leaders across the company, evaluate strategic initiatives, and improve how performance is measured and reported.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine financial results across business areas to highlight patterns in revenue, margins, and overall earnings performance.<br>• Create forecasting tools, business models, and what-if analyses to assess investments, operational initiatives, and expansion opportunities.<br>• Surface financial risks and upside potential by interpreting performance data and connecting findings to business outcomes.<br>• Partner with department leaders to understand operational challenges and shape data-backed recommendations.<br>• Design dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting tools that give stakeholders clear visibility into results.<br>• Deliver concise presentations and recommendations to senior leadership to support planning and decision-making.<br>• Use analytical technologies and data mining techniques to identify trends, uncover insights, and strengthen reporting accuracy.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and enhance decision support through automation and emerging technologies.<br>• Contribute to cross-functional efforts focused on efficiency, profitability, operational improvement, and a broader data-driven culture.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement Analyst to join a team in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting indirect procurement activities, supplier relationships, and data-driven decision-making processes. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity within the scientific instrument manufacturing industry, providing a chance to contribute to sourcing strategies and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Facilitate sourcing processes such as RFQs, proposal evaluations, and supplier communication to ensure effective procurement outcomes.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal and Finance, to streamline contract reviews and align sourcing strategies.</p><p>• Perform benchmarking of prices and terms to secure competitive supplier proposals that meet compliance standards.</p><p>• Analyze procurement data to enhance spend visibility and validate savings, while creating detailed reports and dashboards.</p><p>• Manage purchase orders for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy across procurement systems and resolving any discrepancies.</p><p>• Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records to support seamless operations.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, focusing on automation and efficiency.</p><p>• Support leadership in supplier performance tracking and strategic decision-making by conducting ad hoc analyses.</p><p>• Address invoice and purchase order issues in collaboration with Finance and relevant stakeholders.</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>
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>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>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support a busy manufacturing environment in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume payment activities, maintain accurate financial records, and work effectively across teams. The person in this role will help ensure invoices, discrepancies, and payment cycles are handled efficiently while contributing to a smooth and reliable accounts payable process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and on schedule to maintain timely payment processing.</p><p>• Prepare and coordinate check runs while confirming supporting documentation and payment approvals are complete.</p><p>• Investigate billing differences and resolve account discrepancies by partnering with vendors and internal departments.</p><p>• Reconcile payable records and monitor outstanding items to keep account activity current and accurate.</p><p>• Process invoice-related transactions in accordance with company procedures and financial controls.</p><p>• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to answer payment questions and address issues promptly.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation to support reporting, audits, and record retention needs.</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>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>Are you a CPA with public accounting experience and a desire to work in the Investment Management industry? We are looking for a dedicated Financial Investment Analyst/Manager to join our client's team in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone with a CPA, strong analytical background and keen attention to detail who is eager to support investment advisory firms by providing in-depth financial analysis and insights. As part of our organization, you will play a key role in simplifying complex alternative investments for clients, enabling them to make confident and informed decisions.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence reviews of alternative investments and their programs.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements, financial models, and industry research to assess financial performance and risks.</p><p>• Evaluate the financial health, historical performance, and operational controls of investment firms.</p><p>• Compare program performance to market conditions and industry peers to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Identify and prioritize potential risks associated with complex investment structures.</p><p>• Prepare detailed technical reports and deliver recommendations to clients both in written form and through presentations.</p><p>• Represent the company at client meetings to share expertise and build relationships.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.</p><p>• Stay informed about developments in capital markets and alternative investment trends to enhance analysis.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking for an excellent growth opportunity and transitions from public accounting into an investment management firm then</p><p>contact Douglas Rickart on LinkedIn, call Doug at 612-249-0330 or apply to the link provided.</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 a Pricing Analyst to support contract and pricing operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining accurate agreement records, coordinating across business teams, and helping ensure pricing and contract activities move forward efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage contract records through the full lifecycle, including setup, updates, execution tracking, and renewal coordination, while maintaining complete and accurate documentation.</p><p>• Use revenue management platforms and related systems to enter new agreements, process revisions, and confirm alignment with internal policies and procedural standards.</p><p>• Handle contract-related questions and case activity through Service Cloud or a comparable platform, ensuring timely follow-up and clear issue resolution for stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with teams such as Pricing, Contracting, IT, customer support, and other business functions to keep contract administration activities organized and on schedule.</p><p>• Review existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen accuracy, visibility, and overall process performance.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance tracking tools used for contract administration, reporting, and status monitoring across active agreements.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to colleagues on contract procedures, system usage, and documentation practices, including support for onboarding and knowledge sharing.</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>
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to help strengthen security operations and improve defensive capabilities across the organization. In this role, you will identify and investigate threats, enhance monitoring strategies, and support timely response to security events. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can combine technical analysis, detection development, and cross-functional collaboration to protect enterprise systems and data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily security event monitoring and assess alerts to identify potential threats, suspicious activity, and active incidents.<br>• Use Splunk to analyze logs, correlate events, and create meaningful detections that improve visibility across the environment.<br>• Design, refine, and maintain dashboards, searches, and alert logic to increase detection accuracy and reduce unnecessary noise.<br>• Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen threat analysis and develop detection content aligned to adversary behaviors.<br>• Support incident response efforts by assisting with investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and lessons-learned activities.<br>• Document operational procedures, response playbooks, and technical workflows to promote consistency and readiness within security operations.<br>• Work with IT and business stakeholders to address control gaps, improve security processes, and enhance overall resilience.<br>• Develop reporting, metrics, and trend analysis to communicate risks, operational performance, and emerging concerns to stakeholders.<br>• Leverage Python, PowerShell, and automation techniques to streamline repetitive tasks and improve security operations efficiency.<br>• Review large volumes of security data to uncover patterns, emerging threats, and opportunities for more proactive defense.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support fraud detection and investigative efforts in South Haven, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on examining data patterns, identifying suspicious activity, and delivering insights that strengthen anti-fraud strategies. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets, translating findings into clear recommendations, and partnering with teams that protect business operations from financial risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze transactional and operational data to uncover unusual behavior, emerging fraud trends, and potential risk indicators.<br>• Investigate suspicious activity by reviewing datasets, validating anomalies, and organizing findings for follow-up action.<br>• Develop reports and dashboards that help stakeholders monitor fraud patterns and measure the effectiveness of prevention efforts.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to interpret analytical results and support fraud mitigation decisions.<br>• Use data-driven methods to identify weaknesses in current controls and recommend improvements that reduce exposure.<br>• Maintain accurate documentation of analyses, case findings, and supporting evidence to assist ongoing investigations.<br>• Monitor key fraud metrics and highlight changes that may require deeper review or immediate escalation.
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a client team in Hopkins, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a small finance environment, manage daily payables activity, and provide dependable support with minimal direction. The role focuses on maintaining accurate payment processing, assisting with core accounting tasks, and helping the department stay on track during a contract coverage need.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle the full cycle of vendor invoice review, entry, and payment processing while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Coordinate scheduled payment batches and ensure disbursements are completed in accordance with internal timelines.</p><p>• Address vendor questions related to invoice status, remittance details, and payment issues in a dependable manner.</p><p>• Examine and process employee expense submissions, confirming compliance with company policies and documentation standards.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and support accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries when needed and assist with updates to the general ledger.</p><p>• Contribute to broader accounting activities, including ad hoc assignments and departmental priorities as they arise.</p><p>• Provide short-term operational support that helps sustain accounting continuity during a period of transition.</p>
<p>Robert Half is actively looking to hire a determined Accounting Specialist for a recognized company. The primary tasks of the Accounting Specialist will be assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and general forms of data entry. If you are innovative and motivated, get your career moving in the right direction in a dynamic team environment. This is a long term temporary / contract to hire employment opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- General accounting and administration assistance: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects</p><p>- Rectify transaction documents, which may involve alteration of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions</p><p>- Transmit financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment</p><p>- Support Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, process daily invoices/credit</p><p>- Assemble documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes</p><p>- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a number of sources</p><p>- Help with control of budgets by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers</p><p>- Work with Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing</p><p>- Harmonize discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable operations for a manufacturing organization in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, transaction-focused environment and can maintain accuracy while managing a steady workload. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong system proficiency, and the ability to work effectively within a digital, paperless workflow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review, code, and enter invoices, billing records, and payment activity while keeping financial data organized and complete.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor accounts, customer balances, and bank records to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Use accounting and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or J.D. Edwards to manage daily financial operations and maintain transaction records.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams to resolve payment issues, documentation gaps, and account questions across departments.</p><p>• Monitor inboxes and workflow tools in applications such as Outlook and Teams to prioritize tasks and respond to requests efficiently.</p><p>• Apply strong data entry skills and keyboard efficiency to meet deadlines in a high-volume processing environment.</p><p>• Support ongoing accounting activities within a fully digital setting, ensuring records are handled consistently and in accordance with established procedures.</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>
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.