Accounting and Financial Operations Manager

We are seeking a full-time Accounting & Financial Operations Manager for our Finance team in Minneapolis, MN. This role reports to the Controller, works closely with the CFO, and oversees the general accounting, accounts payable, and payroll leads. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work. Additional hours may be needed during month‑end close, audits, and year‑end reporting.

• Oversee the general accounting function, including the preparation and/or review of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations and associated support documentation.
• Lead the monthly and year‑end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the payroll function, including oversight of timeliness and accuracy of the bi‑weekly payrolls, 401K funding, W‑2 review, and compliance.
• Assist Controller and CFO with the preparation of financial statements and various operating analyses.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, including work assignment, performance reviews and training support. Build a positive and supportive team culture.
• Ensure the adequacy and documentation of internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures, as well as the proper segregation of duties among the accounting team members.
• Develop cross‑training processes so team members can support each other to always ensure continuity of operations.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource by applying sound judgment, translating accounting requirements into practical guidance and elevating issues with clear recommendations.
• Provide support for various audits, including financial, tax, insurance, FAR, and employee benefits.
• Provide financial support and insights to operating partners across the business.
• Review all accounting practices and systems utilization with a continuous improvement mindset to ensure systems and workflows operate efficiently and effectively with a high level of quality, reliability and timeliness.
• Support additional projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by the CFO and Controller, including forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Oversee the accounts payable function including maintenance of the vendor master file, coding and processing of invoices, and coordination of weekly payment activities with Treasury.
• Additional activities within the accounts payable function include: processing, reviewing, and reporting monthly sales and use tax filings; maintaining fixed assets and lease accounting functions, including maintenance and reporting of changes; supporting the Controller and CFO with capital expenditure governance and reporting; and reviewing and processing monthly employee expense reimbursements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with payroll processing.
• Experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and audit support.
• Proficiency in accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy. Time management and prioritization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a good sense of analytical analysis
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and team development.
• Work with professionalism, diplomacy, respect, and thoughtfulness within finance and across all administrative and operating business functions.

• CPA, with external audit experience.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks.
• Experience in the AEC environment and experience with Deltek ERP are a plus.
• Experience with FAR reporting is a plus.

$106,000 - $140,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

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