<p>Vice President/Compliance Officer – Twin Cities Metro Area</p><p>Are you a seasoned compliance professional looking for your next leadership challenge? A leading financial institution in the Twin Cities Metro Area is seeking a <strong>Vice President/Compliance Officer</strong> to take ownership of its compliance programs and drive excellence across regulatory frameworks. This is an outstanding opportunity to align your expertise in banking compliance with a mission-driven organization focused on fostering community engagement and regulatory leadership.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>· Lead and oversee all aspects of the bank’s compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, including CRA, ECOA, HMDA, and additional fair lending laws.</p><p>· Develop, refine, and implement compliance strategies, policies, and procedures to stay ahead of changing regulatory landscapes.</p><p>· Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during examinations, audits, and reviews, addressing findings and implementing corrective action when necessary.</p><p>· Mentor and manage compliance team members, promoting professional development and a culture of accountability.</p><p>· Collaborate with executive and operational teams to ensure alignment of regulatory compliance priorities with overall business objectives.</p><p>· Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights and maintain the institution's position as a compliance leader.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>· 5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory oversight, or a related role within the financial services industry; relevant legal or regulatory agency experience is highly preferred.</p><p>· Demonstrated expertise in community banking compliance, including strong knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., CRA, ECOA, HMDA).</p><p>· Proven leadership and management abilities, with at least 2+ years overseeing and mentoring teams to success.</p><p>· Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; must be adept at distilling complexity into actionable recommendations.</p><p>· Hands-on experience collaborating with external regulatory bodies and guiding institutions through examinations or audits.</p><p>This is an opportunity to lead meaningful compliance efforts that impact both the bank and the community. Be part of a forward-thinking institution that values diversity, promotes equitable practices, and deeply invests in its employees and the communities it serves.</p><p>If you are interested, please contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or simply click the application link to get started.</p>
We are looking for an experienced SEC Compliance Manager/Director to lead external reporting and technical accounting activities for our organization. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board of Directors. You will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, shaping financial disclosures, and driving technical accounting initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-8, and proxy statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Collaborate with legal, tax, treasury, investor relations, and finance teams to ensure consistency and precision in public disclosures.<br>• Develop and maintain reporting calendars and workflows to meet interim and annual filing deadlines.<br>• Implement new disclosure requirements in response to evolving regulatory standards.<br>• Provide technical accounting guidance to influence organizational decisions and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.<br>• Conduct research on complex accounting topics such as revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and financial instruments.<br>• Draft and update accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment across the organization.<br>• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to address audit requests and findings promptly.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams, including FP& A, tax, treasury, and legal, to ensure accurate financial results and disclosures.<br>• Support executive leadership in strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market activities with accounting implications.
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Senior Contracts Specialist</strong> to support our client in the software space. This role is hybrid based in Bloomington, MN and provides<strong> long-term, contract employment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll be doing...</p><p>• Coordinates the review and processing of standard contracts that originate in the field including the final execution of the contract document and related placement of documents in Salesforce for reference.</p><p>• Reviews and assesses client contract documents for new services which often require non-routine contract management.</p><p>• Establishes framework for administering non-standard contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, company policies and client expectations.</p><p>• Understands and assesses implications of legal and commercial contract terms on proper revenue recognition criteria.</p><p>• Works closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams in preparing 3rd party contracts related to the company’s sales activities, which includes modifying language in contracts to track company’s established business and legal policies.</p><p>• Independently analyzes unusual contractual requirements and applies knowledge of company policies and procedures to produce contract documents that meet high standards of legal protection.</p><p>• Provides guidance to other Contracts staff as well as the Sales team on contract administration processes.</p><p>• Periodically reviews and assesses vendor/supplier contract documents.</p><p>• Performs other duties, as assigned.</p>
<p>Compliance Manager</p><p>Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to lead and enhance compliance programs in the financial services industry? We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join a robust Legal & Compliance team. This role entails developing and overseeing compliance policies, procedures, and testing programs to ensure adherence to regulations and support organizational integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage the firm’s Electronic Communications Program, including policies, procedures, training, and surveillance in compliance with regulations.</p><p>Evaluate new technology projects and vendor assessments for potential regulatory risks and control requirements.</p><p>Participate in committees, refine related policies, and handle incident investigation, response, and remediation efforts.</p><p>Test accuracy of supervisory reports utilized for compliance oversight and regulatory purposes.</p><p>Perform control testing over Books and Records, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Vendor Management, and other processes to ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p>Revise written supervisory procedures and policies as needed, in response to evolving regulations, business processes, or testing outcomes.</p><p>Work across departments to resolve compliance-related issues and ensure the implementation of effective controls.</p><p>Develop and deliver compliance training to enhance understanding of policies across the organization.</p><p>Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and remediation efforts as advised by regulatory bodies or firm leadership.</p><p>Identify and implement opportunities for operational and technological enhancements to improve efficiency and oversight.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>7+ years of relevant compliance experience; prior institutional broker-dealer experience is a plus.</p><p>Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.</p><p>Proficiency with enterprise compliance systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools.</p><p>Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to liaise effectively across departments in various settings.</p><p>Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>This position offers an opportunity to help shape and execute compliance programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with teams committed to excellence.</p><p> </p><p>Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click the application link to apply!</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled part-time Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will contribute to the seamless execution of payroll operations for a large, multistate workforce. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in payroll management and compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for a multistate workforce of approximately 5,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll operations efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and other applicable standards.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and provide solutions.</p><p>• Generate and analyze payroll reports using advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables.</p><p>• Ensure proper classification and handling of both hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Monitor payroll processes for adherence to company policies and legal requirements.</p><p>• Support audits and reporting requirements for a publicly traded organization.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline payroll operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a team in New Brighton, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract opportunity for an individual with strong attention to detail and expertise in managing full-cycle payroll processes across multiple states. The role involves ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll operations while supporting corporate-level payroll services.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for multiple companies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.</p><p>• Support payroll operations during acquisitions, including onboarding new hires and managing data entry in payroll systems.</p><p>• Conduct payroll tax filings, reporting, and reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close processes, including reconciliations and liability account reviews.</p><p>• Handle union payrolls and ensure proper setup and compliance with union agreements.</p><p>• Prepare positive pay files and process child support payments in accordance with legal requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure payroll data ties accurately to the general ledger.</p><p>• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting for payroll system upgrades or transitions.</p><p>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly, maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and trust.</p>
