Financial Inclusion Manager Jobs in Maple Grove, MN

Description

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company's growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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.

Salary: $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.

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.