Assistant Financial Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Assistant Financial Officer to join our leadership team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the financial direction of a forward-thinking organization. The Assistant Financial Officer will collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, deep expertise in financial management, and a passion for driving organizational growth through innovative fiscal strategies.

This role is essential in supporting sustainable development, managing risk, and fostering financial excellence across all departments.

437 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Assistant Financial Officer to join our leadership team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the financial direction of a forward-thinking organization. The Assistant Financial Officer will collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, deep expertise in financial management, and a passion for driving organizational growth through innovative fiscal strategies.

This role is essential in supporting sustainable development, managing risk, and fostering financial excellence across all departments.

• Assist in developing and executing comprehensive financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee corporate accounting functions, including financial statement analysis, regulatory reporting, and adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Lead risk management initiatives by conducting thorough risk analysis and implementing effective controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage treasury functions such as cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity management to optimize financial resources.
• Support mergers & acquisitions activities through due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning to facilitate strategic growth opportunities.
• Develop and refine financial projection models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on corporate strategy development, business development initiatives, and fundraising efforts for organizational expansion.
• Interpret complex financial reports to assist with executive decision‑making while communicating insights clearly across departments.

• Proven experience in financial roles such as Finance Director or Cashier within a financial organization; minimum of 4 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Background in corporate finance, including budgeting, forecasting analysis, profit & loss management, and financial statement interpretation.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing accounting systems and financial software tools used for comprehensive financial analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in risk analysis techniques coupled with strategic planning capabilities that support organizational resilience.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to develop financial models that assist with the decision-making process.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with a deep understanding of market analysis to identify growth opportunities while managing fiscal risks effectively.

• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Cash management
• Negotiation
• Profit & loss
• Analysis skills
• Analytical thinking
• Banking
• Leadership
• Budget preparation

Join us as we drive innovation in financial management! We are committed to empowering our team members through professional growth opportunities while fostering an environment of strategic excellence. We are an employee-owned organization with a great benefit package. If you thrive on challenge and are eager to make a meaningful impact in organizational finance---this is your opportunity.

• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance