The Retrofit Companies, Inc. is hiring a Finance Analyst

Published February 2025

The Company

The Retrofit Companies, Inc. (TRC) is excited to announce an opening for a Finance Analyst to join our dynamic and expanding team! As a 32-year-old, family-owned business with two specialized divisions, we pride ourselves on our strong culture and commitment to excellence. Retrofit Electric is a full-service electrical contractor, serving businesses in the Twin Cities Metro area, as well as Southern MN, while Retrofit Environmental provides regulated waste disposal services to businesses in MN, IA, ND, SD, WI, IL, NE, MO & KS. We’re seeking a motivated and dedicated individual who values building meaningful relationships and thrives in a high-performing team environment.

As a federally certified Woman Owned Small Business, we are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment with a business-wide focus of positive problem-solving and encouragement.

As part of their employment package, TRC employees get access to fantastic benefits, including (but not limited to):

• Weekly Payroll
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 8 paid holidays
• 401k Contribution Matching
• No-Cost Individual Health Insurance
• No-Cost Life Insurance
• No-Cost Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Uniform Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Continuing Education Program

The Role

The Finance Analyst role is centered on providing crucial financial analysis to support decision-making processes. This includes developing and maintaining financial models, analyzing data, and creating/preparing comprehensive reports utilizing various technology applications. Additionally, this role oversees customer accounts and managing account collections with the support of the team. The Ideal Candidate should demonstrate a high degree of initiative, possess the ability to work independently, and excel in cross-departmental collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Analyze financial records and statements for accuracy
• Develop various financial statements and reports for internal management and external reporting purposes
• Perform month-end close activities
• Assist in annual audit
• Maintain a database concerning expenses and billing for sold jobs/projects
• Ensure compliance with all requirements for project closeout
• Inventory management
• Fixed asset management
• Perform Prepaid reconciliation
• Conduct Bank Reconciliation
• Handle 1099 Reporting
• Process sales/use tax as required by states
• Establish credibility of new customer accounts
• Manage customer portals
• Calculate sales employee commission payments
• Serve as back-up to account payable process when needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadline, displaying flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, and work with a proactive, ownership approach and a sense of urgency.
• Provide high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of both internal and external individuals.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Meticulous and Organized: Demonstrates a thorough, organized, and detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

• Proactive and Self-Motivated: A self-motivated, fast learner who shows initiative and a willingness to identify and meet department needs proactively.
• Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively and proactively as a team player, understanding the importance of supporting and collaborating with management and colleagues to achieve team goals and objectives.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills, capable of working effectively with a diverse range of people and personalities. Able to communicate complex issues clearly, assertively, and respectfully.

Education and/or Experience:

• 5+ years of accounting, finance, or analytics experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to learn other applications.
• Excellent 10-key skills.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting preferred