Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.