Job Description

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.
A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Finance Manager
Location: Minneapolis
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: $115,000 - $180,000
*Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 25% short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.
What You'll Do
Responsible for managing various accounting functions as well as leadership of the accounting team. Creates and analyzes financial statements and other financial documents to aid management in decision making process. Supports Finance leader with financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.
Management Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a collaborative and trusting relationship, supervises and directs work of direct report(s).
• Leads and motivates direct report(s) to accomplish performance and development goals.
• Performs leadership functions such as hiring/termination decisions, conducting performance reviews, and managing performance of direct report(s) which includes mentoring and skill development through positive reinforcement, constructive and timely feedback.

Business and Financial Leadership:

• Continuously monitor and control business performance through financial reviews.
• Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements.
• Provide timely, accurate reports and analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strengthen internal controls and develop risk management procedures in partnership with other leaders.
• Implement action plans based on internal/external audit recommendations promptly. Communicate transparently with OpCo and Regional leadership.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses at all levels.
• Develop metrics and reports for operations, regions, and branches.
• Create management commentary and financial presentations.
• Support Sonepar FP&A with reporting and analysis. Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and inform management.

What You Bring
Requirements:

• 5 - 7 years in an Accounting Manager or lead Financial Analyst role.

• Electrical, Industrial and/or distribution experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University in Accounting or finance required, CPA or MBA is preferred

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What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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