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.
Responsibilities:
• Direct core accounting activities across payables, receivables, general ledger, cash activity, fixed assets, and expense administration to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering timely and reliable financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, approvals, documentation, and proper period recognition while resolving exceptions and discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee billing, cash application, collections, vendor disbursements, reconciliations, and credit-related activities to maintain strong financial controls.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, close calendars, account structures, and control procedures that support compliance and operational consistency.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, cost center analysis, and intercompany activity to support informed decision-making.
• Strengthen internal control practices by managing approval workflows, banking controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness across finance operations.
• Supervise and develop finance team members and external resources, setting priorities, reviewing output, and fostering accountability and cross-functional support.
• Support finance system effectiveness through process improvement, automation, testing, integrations, and other changes that affect accounting and reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurers, and other external providers, including periodic travel for finance-related initiatives when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with strong exposure to general ledger, close activities, reporting, payables, receivables, and cash management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance staff, allocating workloads, and developing team performance.
• Strong background in financial reporting, annual budgeting, budget administration, and cash flow forecasting.
• Knowledge of internal controls, reconciliations, audit support, and compliance practices within a corporate finance environment.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions with attention to detail.
• Experience improving finance processes through standardization, automation, and effective use of accounting systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across departments and manage multiple priorities effectively.
