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Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.\nThis position will be located in: Fargo, ND\nApplication Deadline: October 14, 2026.\nPlease note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.\nJob Summary\nSupports Border States financial planning and analysis function through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability plans, financial metric monitoring and reporting to various levels of management. Analyzes actual vs. budgeted financial results, analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks, and assists departments and branches with financial model creation.\nResponsibilities\nEssential Functions\nPlays a key role in the preparation of the annual budget process.\nAnalyzes actual versus budgeted financial results and provide variance analysis highlighting key business drivers and opportunities. \nAssists various departments, branches & other FP&A members with financial model creation and providing insight to ensure the best business decision is made.\nAnalyzes financial & transactional data supporting monthly journal entries and various management reports. \nAnalyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks. \nProvide support for financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and other finance-related activities.\nAd-hoc Reporting and Analysis. \nNon-essential Functions\nSupports monthly forecasting processes. \nSupports the research, design, testing and implementation of new process initiatives for the operating system - enhancing efficiencies & minimizing costs. \nActs as a resource for non-financial personnel on matters of accounting, finance, and analysis. \nPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. \nQualifications\nBachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance preferred \nCPA, CMA, FPAC, or experience in wholesale and distribution industries preferred. \nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time. \nAbility to read, write, and speak in English preferred. \nPrior experience in developing financial models, management reports and variance analysis is preferred. \nMust have advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access a plus, and working knowledge of financial systems, preferably SAP, Internet and Microsoft Outlook.\nSkills and Abilities\nExcellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. \nMust possess solid decision-making capabilities and analytical skills; must be able to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications. \nMust possess and demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. \nMust have experience in analyzing business trends, including identification of risks and opportunities and have the ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner. \nMust possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with confidence and maturity sufficient to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization. \nDemonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise manner. \nMaintains confidentiality. \nTreats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. \nWorks with integrity and is ethical and upholds organizational values.\nPhysical Requirements\nFrequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:\nOccasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%\nLift from Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all\n10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all\n26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all\n51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all\n75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all\n100+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nLift from Floor:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently\n10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently\n26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally\n51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all\n75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all\n100+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nCarried for Distance:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all\n10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all\n26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all\n51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all\n75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all\n100+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nPhysical Activity\nFrequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:\n Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously\n Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently\n Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently\n Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally\n Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all\n Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently\n Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently\n Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally\n Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally\n Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally\n Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously\n Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally\n Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally\n Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously\n Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; 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Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.\nOur History\nBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.\nValues\nAs a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.\nOur Purpose\nWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. 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