Accounting Associate Jobs in Chaska, MN (NOW HIRING)

• Do you buy your shirts with the sleeves already rolled up?
• Are you looking for something different than a traditional permanent position?
• Are you interested in interim or project-based positions that will allow you to showcase your expertise, gain valuable new experiences in different industries and drive results for our clients - all while offering the flexibility that you seek?

If you answer YES, Growth Operators is the place for you! We are looking to supplement our team of Growth Pros, as needed, with talented professionals.

In an interim or project-based position on our flexTALENT™ team, you’ll have challenging and meaningful work with private equity-backed and privately held middle market to enterprise sized companies – helping them navigate their most complex challenges. Typical positions include Accounting & Finance Directors, Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Accounting & Finance Managers, and Accounting Associates.

Our ideal team members:

· Thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments and enjoy working on a variety of projects

· Have experience with multiple industries, M&A transactions or private equity-backed businesses

· Are problem solvers who love tackling complex challenges with a hands-on approach, and making a real impact

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

· Opportunities vary by client. Typically, Associates have 4+ years of experience, Managers possess 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance, Directors bring 10+ years of relevant expertise, and Senior Directors offer 15+ years of finance and accounting leadership and industry experience. Experience with full-cycle accounting

· Some accounting/finance leadership / management experience commensurate with the client opportunities

· Ability to identify issues and find solutions through research and utilizing available resources

· High level proficiency in MS Excel and various ERP systems

· Strong analytical thinker with ability to see the big picture

· Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through skills

· Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities at once and meet deadlines

· Strong decision-making skills with ability to exercise good judgment

· Enjoys working with multiple clients in a variety of industries, often simultaneously

· Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal teams

· Ability to build rapport and gain trust with stakeholders in short timeframe

· Self-directed in their work

· Strong project management skills

Preferred Experience

· CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA

· Prior engagements in consulting or contract work

· Experience working with private equity-backed companies

· Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· Projects/interim work can either be part- or full-time, depending on the client's requests, with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location

· FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Work Environment/ Travel

· The work is performed on-site at client locations, or remotely from home.

· This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

· Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected as determined by client need

Benefits/Total Rewards

· Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. In addition to your hourly consultant project rate, we are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, paid time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks.

About GROWTH OPERATORS®:

· Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.

· Our vision is to be the premier Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and Transaction Advisory firm for growing companies.

· Our mission is to take good companies and transform them into great companies by deploying our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Growth Operators partner with middle-market businesses to accelerate sustainable growth by strengthening their finance, accounting, and HR capabilities. Our team consists of experienced executives—not career consultants—who bring deep operational expertise from roles such as CFOs, Controllers, HR Executives, and Operating Partners across 35+ industries. We don't just advise; we embed ourselves into client teams, providing interim or fractional leadership to deliver transformative solutions tailored to each organization's unique challenges. Whether navigating transitions, optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance, or building high-performing teams, our hands-on, roll-up-our-sleeves approach creates measurable value and long-term success.

At Growth Operators, you’ll join a trusted group of professionals committed to driving real impact with agility, confidence, and clarity. Come grow your career with us!

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information, view an informational video, listen to a podcast from our Co-Founders, CEO Rick Nordvold, and President, Molly Hiller or hear what our employees are talking about what it’s like to work for Growth Operators, go to www.growthoperators.com/careers.