JOB NUMBER: 1337

LOCATION: Northwest

DESCRIPTION: Provide timely and accurate accounting, financial reporting and analysis services. Specific responsibilities include: prepare consolidations; perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close; analysis and adjustment of balance sheet accounts and analysis of general ledger financial statements. This position will have an integral role in the standardization and enhancement of the month-end consolidation procedures as well as the documentation of the relevant financial internal controls. Additional responsibilities will be in the areas of ad hoc financial analysis in support of manufacturing and operation department objectives, and supporting the quarterly and annual forecasting process. Requirements: Undergraduate degree in accounting. CPA, CMA, and MBA preferred. 5-7 years accounting and finance experience with hands-on responsibility for month-end close procedures and documentation of internal controls.

JOB NUMBER: 1329

LOCATION: Northern Suburbs

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for cost control through timely analysis of actual expenses verse budgets, and development of adhoc financial analysis related to a variety of functional teams including Marketing and Operations. The position will work with support staff to analyze, research, and forecast current year budget results, and will report results to management including recommendations for improvement. The Analyst will participate in the development of the annual plan and monthly forecasts, and establish and measure performance benchmarks leading to successful implementation of new projects and initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. 3+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in consumer products environment, with proven analytical skills. Strong Microsoft Access and Excel Skills, Essbase, Hyperion Enterprise, and SAP.

JOB NUMBER: 1332

LOCATION: Minneapolis

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for conducting audits to test internal controls, accounting processes and compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as, conducting operation audits. Prepare reports to communicate audit results and propose recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve processes. Extract information from corporate databases, analyze and test data, conduct interviews and procedural walk throughs. Assist with preparation of reports, presentations and other communications for the internal audit department. Audits will take place at domestic and foreign Graco locations.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent. 3-5 years public accounting experience. Strong computer skills, including financial systems and databases; ACL software a plus. Ability to work with highly confidential information. Ability to travel.

JOB NUMBER: 1334

LOCATION: Downtown Minneapolis

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for financial analysis, business reserve analysis, and working capital analysis. Financial analysis includes ensuring the operations of the businesses are accounted for accurately and in compliance with the Industrial and Corporate policies, providing valve added financial reports and analysis, monthly/quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and reserve analysis. Position supports the Finance Manager role and develops analysis for the business including new business development, customer profitability analysis, pricing, gross profit/operating income analysis, and free cash flow analysis. Responsible for ad hoc reports, analysis, and participation on process improvement initiatives for business/finance management and actively identifying issues and suggesting corrective actions. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA and/or MBA is beneficial. 5-7 years of accounting experience. Strong leadership skills, solid understanding of accounting principles, and financial modeling and analytical skills.

JOB NUMBER: 1368

LOCATION: Minneapolis

DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities: Perform complex financial modeling and present results to executive team. Prepare and analyze financial summary reports for management presentation, business reviews, key finding and recommendations. Provide periodic forecasts based on historical data and current business plans and strategies. Conduct cost/benefit analysis and/ or breakeven analysis for various projects and/ or programs. Perform financial statement analysis as well as treasury operations including budgeting and forecasting. Analyze market expansion opportunities and make recommendations to management. Requirements: BS degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance, 4-6 years financial modeling experience and strong management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion.

JOB NUMBER: 1324

LOCATION: Downtown

DESCRIPTION: Duties include: Analyzing, evaluating, and establishing new complex processes and controls that meet the corporation’s control standards and compliance with federal law, GAAP, and corporate policies. Evaluating and implementing new accounting standards. Providing functional advice, technical knowledge and training to other team members on complex accounting issues and reviewing accounting entries and processes performed by lower level executives. Requirements: CPA with 4-7 years experience, excellent organizational, oral and written skills, demonstrate strong problem solving skills and exceptional paper documentation skills. Must have strong background in financial reporting and a solid knowledge of GAAP and regulatory principles.

JOB NUMBER: 1323

LOCATION: Southern Suburbs

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for completion of internal and external month-end financial reporting, tracking and calculating sales commission payments, performing various analysis on sales, expenses and profitability, assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, reviewing cost centers and implementing expense controls, maintaining various reserve balances and schedules, participating in company process improvement initiatives, and assisting other Finance Department members with tasks/projects as needed. Requirements: Four year degree with accounting or finance concentration and 3-5 years relevant accounting experience.

JOB NUMBER: 1336

LOCATION: South West

DESCRIPTION: Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies that provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. Plans studies and collects data to determine cost of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor. Analyzes data obtained and records results. Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs. Complies cost information to be used in operations budget preparation. Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting process and profitability of products and services. Appraises and evaluates real property or equipment for sale, acquisition, or tax purposes. Requirements: Four year degree and 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge and experience in standard costing, overseas outsourcing, projecting leadership of costing initiatives, and providing cost accounting.