Staff Development Manager

The Staff Development Manager plays a critical role in working with the Staff Accountants and Interns within our General Services department by prioritizing workflow and encouraging their career growth trajectory. Our General Services (GS) Department encompasses our Staff Accountants and Interns who work across all service departments of our firm for approximately the first two years of their career here at Christianson.
The position is part of our management team and works closely with project coordinators to allocate and manage people resources. The right candidate enjoys finding solutions and takes pride in coaching teammates forward.
Examples of duties in leading General Services: approximately a 50/50 split
Scheduling and Priority Monitoring

• • Oversees weekly project shelves for Staff Accountants and Interns, ensuring optimal time utilization and alignment with departmental deadlines.
  • Ensures Staff Accountants are on track with their hour commitments and goals.
  • Works with project coordinators to align workloads and facilitate resource sharing across departments.
  • Attends meetings with project coordinators. 
  • Represents the GS team in all leadership meetings.
  • Reviews and adjusts key GS team production reports as needed.
  • Develops and maintains effective communication methods for team updates.

Management, Mentoring, and Advisement

• • Professionally guides and mentors staff in building career foundations.
  • Purposefully connects staff to a variety of technical training and project work, helping staff make informed decisions on their career focus.
  • Monitors learning paths and communicates updates to the leadership.
  • Ensures staff progress through and complete designated learning paths.
  • Cultivates an environment of flexibility and efficiency and leads by example.
  • Conducts monthly check-ins with each member of the team to discuss well-being and career growth.
  • Participates in performance reviews for GS.
  • Collaborates with HR/Recruiter on hiring and onboarding plans for GS.

Success in the role:
Wins happen daily when departments work efficiently and meet deadlines with well-aligned resources.
True success in this role is when staff take steps toward a career path aligned with their passions within one of our service lines or earn a well-deserved promotion.
Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Uses questions to gain understanding and to help others build their critical thinking skills.
• Skilled in problem-solving, analysis, critical thinking, attention to detail, and self-direction.
• Possesses above-average communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.
• Talent for collaboration, inclusion, and leadership, rallying teams toward decision-making and setting the pace for completion.
• Discipline to hold self and others to process and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word

Other things we think you should know about the position

• Location – on-site in our Willmar, MN office
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
• This position will report to our Firm’s Chief Talent Officer (CTO)

Who We Are
At Christianson, we’re more than just your local accounting and consulting firm. We’re dedicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needs today but also anticipate future needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success. We create clients for life.
Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional services such as accounting services, auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness and manufacturing to biofuels and health care.
Here’s why we think you should work here!
With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education. We’re proud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional, we work hard, but we also like to have fun. We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.
We Want to See You Succeed
Our firm’s purpose is to Help People Succeed, whether it be our client, our co-workers, or our communities. At Christianson, we take a special interest in pursuing people who have the capacity and desire to help people succeed.
At Christianson, the fuel that drives our best work is collaboration. We’re not just about careers – we’re about opportunities for well-rounded individuals. We strive to give each employee room to grow, as a professional and as a person.
Our experience, expertise, and skills are enriched by the varied landscape of people on our teams and in our communities. We’re dedicated to ensuring everyone at Christianson feels that they belong, that their ideas will be heard and respected, and that their unique perspective is appreciated and honored. Keeping our teammates involved and supported isn’t a one-time act – it’s an ongoing commitment!
Some of the ways we empower our staff include continuing education opportunities; internal councils and committees to drive our wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts; and our annual onsite all-staff retreat we call “Camp Christianson”.
Perks of working at Christianson

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
In addition to competitive salaries, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our team members. These benefits go beyond financial compensation, reflecting our commitment to our employees' well-being, balance, and personal growth. Some additional benefits include: 401(k) contributions, Health & Wellness support, Flexibility, Professional Development, and Seasonal time off. Salary range: $92,500 –$125,000.