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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Support NSA's strategic objectives, and ensure we operate effectively, and with excellence.- Manage month-end closing, internal management (and Board) reporting, cashflow management, tax & audit, and day-to-day accounting procedures.- Financial analysis and reporting is accurate, actionable and readily available so that the Board and CEO can make sound operational, financial and strategic decisions.- Financial forecasting and planning reflect alternative scenarios to facilitate ongoing business and strategic decision making.- Implement and evaluate HR policies and procedures. - Manage employee benefits and new-employee onboarding.- Participation on the Leadership Team tracks strategic goals and day-to-day operations to support the organization's mission and values.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Responsible for the financial reporting and accounting, including:- Monthly financial reporting- Maintain & enhance internal controls/systems around financial reporting- Cash forecasting to maximize cash flow- Maintain lending relationships & reporting compliance- Tax filings- Manage annual financial statement audit- Oversee payroll processing- Oversee & participate in month-end and year-end closing- Manage & assist with budgeting process & forecasting

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Coordinate with CEO on high-level directives of the company. Responsible for all financial aspects of the business, leading and managing the finance team, providing monthly financial packages for 20+ non-profit organizations.- Serve on management team to aid in direction, decision-making and profitability of company - Chief Relationship Officer for non-profit clients, including problem resolution and resource planning- Responsible for all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, and the production of financial reports and comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance reporting- Annual budget preparation and interim forecast development- Resource planning for staff time and projects- Manage payroll and employee benefits- Finance training for Board of Directors and internal staff- Coordinate annual audits and tax filing- Effectively communicate financial details to non-finance Boards of Directors, to fulfill their fiduciary duty to the organization and membership

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A Minneapolis-based association management company providing services to nonprofit associations and foundations.- Associate Director for Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association and National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association- Organize, plan and manage educational seminars, conferences and special events (ranging from 50 to 600 attendees)- Manage social media/marketing plan- Manage volunteer committees- Manage and follow up on committee projects/activities- Fundraising- Primary member contact - customer relations and problem solving- Recipient of 2014 President's Appreciation Award for "service beyond the call of duty"

- Build relationships and collaborate with the Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain groups to encourage open communication and drive improvement/success.- Analyze product costs, develop and track performance metrics, create and manage budgets.- Prepare reporting packages, coordinate and lead meetings to discuss with all levels of management- Decreased inventory reserves and other product costs by developing transition planning- High Performance Management System (HPMS) training to lead process improvement projects. - Led Finance Engagement project focused on increasing trust, cooperation and recognition- Fixed asset management: forecast and track projects, coordinate and lead meetings, monthly reporting to executives

- Work closely with department heads, regional, and branch managers to focus on issues and ensure common goals- Manage 5 Staff Accountants/Clerks – developed 2 employees for future promotions- Oversee support of over 40 rental branches, as well as entire financial statement process and reporting- Conduct financial statement training to branch employees – must pass exam for promotions- Communicate with branches to decrease spending in appropriate areas and understand how it affects financials- Audit rental branch audits to identify risk, review documentation, and ensure policies are being upheld- Day-do-day accounting functions including compensation plans, A/P, general ledger, spending analysis, schedule preparation (including bank reconciliations)