About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This Finance Leadership Development Program Associate position with a confidential client is a 3-year, full-time rotational program designed to develop early-career finance and accounting professionals into future business leaders. You will complete three one-year rotations across finance functions (commercial, operations, and enterprise) and receive structured mentorship, formal development, and networking opportunities.

• Program length: 3 years (three 1-year rotations)
• Typical start dates: January or June (based on graduation)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Primary location: Corcoran, MN (rotations may include other sites)

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What You’ll Do

You will participate in challenging, high-impact finance assignments across multiple business areas to build technical finance skills and leadership capabilities.

• Rotate through Commercial (FP&A or controllership), Operations (Manufacturing, Sourcing, Operations FP&A), and Enterprise (Treasury, Internal Audit, Corporate FP&A, Strategic Capital, Digital and IT, or Financial Services).
• Support month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Drive process improvement projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare presentations and deliverables for senior leadership.
• Build relationships with mentors and peers; present end-of-rotation summaries and career development plans.

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Who We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field with graduation between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Able to commit to 40 hours/week, starting either January 11, 2027 or June 14, 2027.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Willingness and ability to travel and relocate between rotation sites as required.
• Reliable transportation for daily commuting when assigned to office locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint).
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and self-motivation skills.
• Demonstrated interest in long-term career development in finance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience in finance or accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with FP&A, accounting, treasury, or audit-related tasks.
• Curiosity and drive to take on increasing responsibility across business functions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range for Minnesota: $68,000 to $72,500 per year. Individual salary will be determined by education, experience, skills, and geography.
• Benefits highlights (may vary by assignment and location):
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Profit-sharing / pay-for-performance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and wellness programs
  • Employee stock ownership and purchase plans (where applicable)
  • Professional development and mentoring

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Selection Process & Timing

• Applications accepted during campus recruiting windows (example: August–November for the next calendar year).
• Typical interview flow: phone screen → business screen → virtual panel interview with HR and business leaders.
• Placement decisions are based on business needs, candidate skills, and development goals. Rotations and final placement are contingent on successful completion of the program and business requirements.
• Candidates selected for the program will receive onboarding instructions and program communications from the Early Talent team.

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Relocation & Mobility

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying candidates through a mobility vendor (lump sum, moving support, short-term housing assistance).
• Candidates must be willing to relocate between rotation sites and be mobile for future career development.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, notify the recruiting contact listed in the application portal.
• Hiring decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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