Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations.

Job Description
• Manage four direct reports and 45 indirect reports
• Manage and oversee all Network, Security, Servers, Data Center, and Desktop Operations.
• Provide leadership in all of these areas.
• Maintain effective SLA’s with all vendors.
• Work directly with the CIO to develop an enterprise-wide Infrastructure Strategy and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Partner with the Application Development Leaders to enable their teams to deliver high quality systems.

Qualifications
• 10+ years managing infrastructure teams.
• Prior hands on infrastructure experience.
• Strong, effective leadership experience combined with strategic thinking and customer focus.
• BA/BS or extensive experience. A Master’s Degree is preferred
• Related infrastructure technical certifications

Additional Information
Competitive salary along with a strong bonus plan and excellent benefit package.

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator with a mix of server support, network support, and desktop support. This is a 30 hour/week position with full benefits.

Job Description
Imagine having a 3 day weekend every week and then working 3 1/2 days AND receive full benefits. Work alongside a more experienced Systems Administrator providing desktop support, server support and network support for this small growing company.

Qualifications
Prefer a 4 year degree with Microsoft certifications. For example MCSA.
Must have:
• Microsoft Office, Windows, SQL Server
• Troubleshooting of printers, desktops, laptops, networks, phone systems, cell phones, and more.

Additional Information
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client is seeking a full time Systems Administrator with a mix of server support, network support, and desktop support.

Job Description
Work alongside a more experienced Systems Administrator providing desktop support, server support and network support for this small growing company.

Qualifications
Prefer a 4 year degree with Microsoft certifications. For example MCSA.
Must have:
• Microsoft Office, Windows, SQL Server
• Troubleshooting of printers, desktops, laptops, networks, phone systems, cell phones, and more.
A strong plus would be: Enterprise Content Management (ECM) experience; for example: Documentum, Hummingbird, OnBase, Stellent, etc

Additional Information
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client provides analysis, consulting, and data management services to the healthcare and insurance industry. They are a small, growing company and are seeking a talented IT individual.

Job Description
The Data Analyst/.NET Developer will handle a variety of functions:
• Import data in from a multitude of sources: Access, XCEL, flat files, EDI, and more.
• Use ETL tools like SSIS to transform and store the data into a SQL Server database.
• Verify the correctness of the data.
• Develop specialized reports from the SQL Server database using a variety of tools such as SSRS, VB6, VBScript, VB.NET, and others.

Qualifications
4+ years of experience as a data analyst and developer
Experience working in a small team – showing the ability to be flexible
• Visual Studio 2008, specifically ASP.NET and Visual Basic.NET.
• VB6, VBScript
• SQL Server 2008.
• Writing queries and designing tables, stored procedures and other database objects using T-SQL.
• ETL experience using tools like SSIS and others

Additional Information
Comfortable, relaxed, yet professional environment. Good benefit package too.

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client is a leader and innovator in manufacturing safety equipment for the industrial market. Our clients products are utilized globally to ensure the safety of industrial workplaces around the world.

Job Description: The Director of Sales is responsible for the sales and discount levels related to products sold through the representatives, distributors and direct sales network. The Director of Sales will manage all sales and customer service functions directly or indirectly through othe management personnel and supervisors including; inside sales, pricing, marketing, document control, order processing, sales and customer support functions.

Qualifications:
*Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
*Previous experience in sales leadership at a manufacturer of a techincal product
*Ability to work with direct sales representatives along with channel sales

Additional Information:
*Reports to Vice President of Sales and Marketing

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client…

Innovator and leader in the area of high speed automated equipment.

Job Description

We seek a Mechanical Designer to join our professional engineering team in the design of custom built, high speed automated equipment in our Product Handling Group division.

Responsibilities include:
- Create technical solutions using company standards or new technology
- Support development and maintenance of Standards
- Design and detailing of machines, assemblies and piece parts (SolidWorks 2010)
- System integration
- Creating assembly drawings and Bills of Material
- Project technical contact
- Collaboration with Electrical engineers and Assembly technicians
- Documenting changes during assembly

Qualifications
Mechanical Engineer, BSME degree, with 5+ years experience designing high speed automated equipment. A strong interest in mechanisms and automation, a thorough understanding of pneumatics, control devices/PLC logic and SolidWorks experience a must.

Additional Information

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client…

An innovator and leader in the area of high speed automated equipment.

Job Description

Experienced and skilled Controls Engineer whose responsibilities include power & control circuits, pneumatic circuits along with programming of PLC, HMI & Motion Control. Our Controls Engineers also work with manufacturing to start-up, test and trouble shoot designs. Must have high speed automated equipment experience.

Qualifications

BSEE degree and 3 years of experience or a AA degree with 5 years experience in Controls Design, Automation, Motion Control or an equivalent combination of experience.

Additional Information

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client, a growing financial service company is looking for a strong Fund Accountant to join their team. This person will be dedicated to P&L reconciliations, monitoring of funds, regulatory filings, reporting and financial statement preparation. This person will interact with operations, trading, audit and prime brokers.

Qualifications
BS in Accounting
Strong Excel skills
Ability to communicate cross-functionally
Financial Service industry experience
Experience with a variety of security types and derivatives

Additional Information

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client, a premiere manufacturing company in their industry, is seeking a Director of Finance for one of their businesses that is experiencing high growth. This Director of Finance will be located in the Brainerd, MN area. We are looking for a strong candidate, preferably with a manufacturing background, that will lead the reporting, planning and overall accounting and finance management for the division. This person will need to be located near Brainerd MN or able to relocate to the area.

Job Description
The Director of Finance will lead an accounting staff in managing the business in forecasting, financial analysis and planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing setting with experience in inventory accounting, costing, product pricing and variance analysis.

Qualifications
BS/BA in accounting or finance or related
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
Experience reporting to C-suite
Strong leadership and communication skills
CPA/MBA preferred

Additional Information

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.

Our client, a prominent financial service company is seeking a strong analyst to join their pricing group. A big 4 public accounting background or experience in portfolio valuation is preferred.

Job Description
Responsible for supporting valuation audit process
Conduct pricing vendor due diligence reviews
Responsible for pricing of fund portfolio holdings
Coordinate with external vendors

Qualifications
BS in Accounting, Finance or related
Financial Service or Investment industry experience
Strong analytical skills
Strong Excel skills

Additional Information

McKinley Group is Minnesota’s number one executive search firm, specializing in finding and securing top talent in accounting/finance, consumer packaged goods, engineering, information technology, marketing and sales. We have a combined 275 years of recruiting experience and industry knowledge. Since 2005 we have made 2,100 placements and 97 percent of our positions are Minnesota-based.