Finance Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Finance Manager for a Contract-to-Hire position in New Brighton, MN.

This position requires 6 years of financial experience, including years of management experience with direct reports and progressive responsibilities preferred.

• Rate Range: $62.00 per hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
• Duration: 3-6 months to Hire (Direct Hire/Full Time/Salaried)
• Location: North M-SP area (Local Candidates, please)

Summary:

As a member of the management team, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the Finance department. The Finance Manager is also responsible for financial management of annual budgeting and forecasting processes, budget controlling, financial analysis, reporting and financial planning of and establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure company relevant procedures and authorizations are adhered to.
• Responsible for internal control and audit.
• Responsible for financial management of the annual and forecasting processes, budget controlling, financial analysis, reporting and financial planning.
• Responsible for reporting actuals and KPIs to company in due time.
• Review periodically Estimated Costs at Completion with project managers.
• Direct and oversee all the financial management functions supporting and attaining profitable growth and strategic goals.
• Manage financial risk by monitoring company insurance coverage and interacting with corporate insurance representatives.
• Interface with various departments and divisions for all finance requirements.
• Review and approve bids for risk and financial management.
• Responsible for finance and insurance requirements for company’s legal entities created for project execution in other countries, (includes branch office, project offices and other such entities).
• Ensure that company conforms to relevant taxing authorities for all taxing jurisdictions including other relevant countries.
• Oversee labor rate analysis and data accuracy for labor rate.
• Overseeing the development of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Monitoring the financial status of the organization and interpreting key metrics such as asset ratios, break-even analysis, profit margins, and operating costs.
• Collaborating with operations, engineering, HR, IT, and other departments on budget approvals and ROI assessments for specific projects.
• Preparing for audits and ensuring that financial reporting complies with applicable regulations
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above position description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential job functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of job functions. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested. Position responsibilities are subject to change over time in order to accommodate changing organizational needs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 6 years of financial experience, including years of management experience with direct reports and progressive responsibilities preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in financial principles and practices.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and reporting while ensuring compliance with established processes and controls.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control to support organizational decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, asset ratios, and profitability metrics.
• Experience in developing and implementing internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, and liquidity.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems for managing financial records and reporting. Experience is MS Dynamics SL is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with operations, marketing, HR, IT, and other departments.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.
• Superior written communication skills as this position requires creation of various summaries describing financial performance, and correspondence with corporate financial.
• Track record of developing staff, fostering an inclusive work environment, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with staff and peers locally and internationally.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Fluency in French is an advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance