<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join our client that is located out west. This role has the potential to be hybrid or remote pending your location. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Your ability to navigate complex accounting issues and deliver strategic advice will help strengthen client relationships and support their success. Salary up to $90K. If you are interested, please reach out Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide consultation on intricate accounting transactions and ensure compliance with current accounting standards.</p><p>• Deliver high-quality audit services within established deadlines while adhering to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Engage with client stakeholders, including management and audit committees, to provide insightful and timely advice.</p><p>• Identify emerging regulatory and market trends to offer relevant and proactive guidance to clients.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional service.</p><p>• Participate in business development efforts, fostering new opportunities and strengthening the firm's reputation.</p><p>• Mentor and train team members who are newer to the field, contributing to their growth and development.</p><p>• Conduct research and technical writing to address complex accounting or audit-related challenges.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the highest quality of service delivery.</p><p>• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors, managers, or partners.</p>
We are offering an opportunity for a VP/Director of Finance in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting aspects of the organization. The role involves engagement with multiple departments, ensuring the organization's goals are met and new initiatives are properly funded. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Plan and implement systems that fulfill the department's mission and goals efficiently and effectively.<br>• Provide leadership and day to day management of finance, accounting, tax, audit, business technology, risk management, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, investment analysis, and management.<br>• Assure monthly financial statements provide an accurate picture of current financial conditions of the Organization consistent with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), nonprofit law, and organizational policy.<br>• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance and maintain business and financial records in accordance with financial accounting and reporting systems, controls, accountabilities, legal, tax, and audit parameters.<br>• Conduct financial and business analyses of potential new ventures and develop funding models and implementation plans.<br>• Manage all financial activities including cash flow management, investment management, analysis of capital projects, asset sales, and the safeguarding of all assets.<br>• Oversee the development of the annual operating budget, including all department and subsidiary budgets.<br>• Lead the decision-making process for real estate and major lease and buy activities.<br>• Communicate regularly with the audit/finance committee and the board of directors.<br>• Drive employee engagement and organizational performance by improving employee line of sight to strategic goals.<br>• Establish and implement finance and business technology efforts that effectively communicate and support organizational mission, goals, and strategic vision.<br>• Establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with audit.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving financial accuracy and efficiency. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing complex accounting functions, delivering insightful financial reports, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide specialized expertise in technical accounting areas, including lessor accounting and revenue recognition, by conducting thorough research and implementing applicable standards to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Generate precise asset reports, prepare general ledger entries, and complete account reconciliations in line with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules.</li><li>Analyze financial data to create detailed forecasts for capital-related accounts and effectively communicate these insights to business partners to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and review actual financial performance on a monthly basis, comparing it against forecasts to identify key trends, variances, and actionable insights.</li><li>Develop, document, and communicate robust accounting policies while regularly keeping abreast of industry-specific and organizational regulatory updates.</li><li>Organize and oversee annual field inventory counts by collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to compliance standards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and unifying procedures across multiple legal entities.</li><li>Leverage accounting systems and technological tools to drive process optimization, improve workflows, and increase overall efficiency.</li><li>Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reporting packages, supplemented by clear and actionable commentary to facilitate effective decision-making.</li><li>Uphold and maintain a strong internal control environment, collaborating on internal documentation and testing as needed to meet compliance requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Tax Manager</p><p>Remote - Full Time</p><p>We are looking for someone who: </p><p><br></p><p>Reviews and perfects tax returns while staying on top of the latest tax code changes. </p><p>Leads exciting client projects, with a focus in Renewable Energy and Partnership tax. </p><p>Dives into tax issues, prepares insightful memos, and optimizes client tax strategies. </p><p>Guides and mentors staff, develops quality control procedures, and drives business growth. </p><p>Job Description: </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Manager to join our firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of complex returns, ensuring compliance with tax law, and developing strategies to optimize tax liabilities. This role involves managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and staying updated on changes in tax regulations. Salary up to $125K. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.560</p><p><br></p><p>Examples of the duties: </p><p><br></p><p>Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with existing tax department supervisors and managers </p><p>Lead client engagements across the firm with a focus on Renewable Energy and Partnership tax </p><p>Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/IRS review </p><p>Optimize client’s tax liability and credit reporting to streamline the process and limit clients tax burdens </p><p>Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory in order to properly evaluate financial information </p><p>Be a staff mentor and provide staff with a resource for questions, including technical, procedural, and professional issues </p><p>Assist in developing/implementing/monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures </p><p>Prepare more complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns </p><p>Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff </p><p>Facilitate briefing of tax and A& A staff to keep Firm abreast of new tax issues </p><p>An active participant in business development who cultivates relationships to strengthen both themselves and the Firm </p><p>Qualifications & Characteristics </p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting. </p><p>CPA or EA certification. </p><p>5+ years of public accounting experience. </p><p>Expertise in technical research and writing. </p><p>Strong leadership and motivational skills, with experience in training and mentoring team members under tight deadlines or complex situations. </p><p>Exceptional client service and relationship management skills with effective, professional communication. </p><p>Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. </p><p>Can work independently but also work effectively with a team. </p><p>Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.</p>
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. The primary function of this role is to manage and oversee audit engagements, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide excellent client service. The role also involves business development and team management activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the execution and completion of audits, emphasizing internal controls and compliance testing<br>• Formulate audit strategies and ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise audit programs to address these risks<br>• Review and approve audit workpapers, reports, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness<br>• Maintain quality and client service standards by ensuring audits are completed within budget and timelines<br>• Stay current with updates in governmental auditing standards, regulations, and accounting pronouncements, ensuring that audits comply with the latest requirements<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their audit needs, addressing questions, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations<br>• Assist in business development efforts, including proposals and networking within the government sector<br>• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and career development support to audit team members<br>• Ensure compliance with all Firm wide and local office policies and procedures.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee financial accounting operations. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and driving process improvements to strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in leading accounting teams and a deep understanding of financial systems. This is a hybrid model in the northern suburbs. Salary up to $180K plus 15-20% Bonus. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee general ledger financial accounting functions across multiple systems to ensure precise and timely account reconciliations.</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process in collaboration with financial reporting and FP& A leaders to deliver accurate trial balances.</p><p>• Develop and monitor analytics to explain monthly fluctuations in financial data compared to budgets, forecasts, prior years, and trends.</p><p>• Research and interpret accounting standards and regulatory guidance, implementing new policies to ensure compliance with updates.</p><p>• Lead communications and coordination with external auditors regarding accounting changes and compliance timelines.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting processes, recommending improvements as needed.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to plan and execute year-end close processes and annual audits, ensuring no control deficiencies or adjustments.</p><p>• Mentor and develop high-potential talent through structured feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Drive organizational change and foster a collaborative environment within the accounting team.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our manufacturing team in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective management of cost controls. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the plant’s strategic initiatives and operational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the monthly financial close process and prepare detailed financial statements.<br>• Perform reconciliations for all General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis.<br>• Develop and manage monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets for the plant.<br>• Provide financial guidance to support plant operations in meeting organizational goals and objectives, including capital investments and annual plans.<br>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure proper accounting practices.<br>• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.<br>• Prepare and execute annual updates to standard costs.<br>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing teams.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to ensure compliance and accuracy.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing and analyzing financial data to support critical business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex accounting tasks and contribute directly to the success of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed research and analysis of accounting data to support management with accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by establishing and monitoring internal controls.<br>• Manage inventory recording procedures and perform periodic reviews of the inventory subledger.<br>• Prepare and record intercompany eliminations and lease accounting adjustments.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors, providing schedules and documentation for quarterly reviews and annual audits.<br>• Apply GAAP standards in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss reports.<br>• Assist in understanding and analyzing month-end results, providing variance explanations and actionable insights.<br>• Document processes and policies to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance.<br>• Generate ad hoc, monthly, and quarterly financial reports to support decision-making processes.
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 offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the construction/contractor industry, based in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role primarily involves the management of general ledger, preparation of financial statements, and bank reconciliation. <br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing detailed reports and insights.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliation tasks regularly to confirm the company's records are consistent with bank statements.<br>• Utilize skills in journal entry preparation, posting, and adjustment to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Manage the financial close process monthly, quarterly, and annually.<br>• Prepare trial balance sheets and make necessary adjustments.<br>• Ensure the accuracy of audited financial statements.<br>• Utilize knowledge of month-end and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Analyze financial statements, identifying and explaining variances and trends.<br>• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in accounting and related areas.
We are looking for a dedicated Controller to join our team in Hopkins, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of best practices. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a team while driving strategic financial initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and forecasts to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP and company policies.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing financial performance and identifying trends to support strategic decisions.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the reliability of financial records.<br>• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and accounting standards, managing relationships with auditors and regulatory agencies.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.<br>• Conduct detailed financial analysis to provide actionable insights that inform business decisions.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and implement efficiency-driven solutions.<br>• Oversee cash flow management, including forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.<br>• Manage tax compliance activities, including tax planning, preparation, filing, and coordination with external advisors.
<p>We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to join our team. This is located in the far western suburbs. This role can be hybrid and possibly remote. In this role, you will oversee and manage tax strategies, compliance, and reporting to ensure the organization meets its financial and regulatory obligations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical business decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Salary up to $125K. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize financial outcomes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and review accurate tax filings and documentation.</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis of tax implications for business decisions and transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as needed.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data and create detailed reports.</p><p>• Lead and mentor less experienced team members to enhance their growth.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the tax function.</p><p>• Manage special projects related to tax planning and reporting.</p>
