Finance Specialist

Princeton Main Office - Princeton, MN

Position Type Full Time

Federated Co-ops, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented and analytically driven Finance Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations while delivering actionable insights on business performance. This Finance Specialist role blends traditional accounting responsibilities with data analysis, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and business strategy.

This is an onsite, in-person position working out of our Princeton, MN Main Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Finance Specialist include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Accounting & Finance Operations

• Perform daily accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls
• Support audits and financial reporting requirements

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends across the business
• Produce regular reports on revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Partner with leadership to provide data-driven insights for decision-making

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work with ERP/accounting systems and data tools to streamline workflows
• Automate reporting and improve data accuracy where possible
• Maintain data integrity across financial and operational systems

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
• 25+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or similar role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)
• Experience with data visualization tools, Power BI or similar
• Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to translate financial data into clear insights
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

FT Benefits: Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.