The employees of Froehling Anderson are our most important asset. We value our team and strive to provide a comprehensive workplace filled with support, encouragement, and opportunity. We do everything we can to help our team be successful, and seeing individuals’ growth is our greatest achievement. One of our core values is fun. We want to hire team members who love doing what they do and enjoy collaborating with others. We take time to enjoy time with one another, and we offer perks/benefits that are valued by our employees. Some examples include:
Froehling offers the blending of in-office and remote work to allow professionals increased freedom and autonomy.
Employees have unique situations that may require a flexible work schedule. It includes but isn’t limited to a part-time schedule, reduced busy season hours, fewer overall hours, and so on.
Paid Friday afternoons in the summer- the office closes at noon on Fridays from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
We take time to schedule fun events and activities throughout the year.
Imagine working in a place where you can thrive. Our culture emphasizes teaching and continuing education. We hire college graduates and do everything possible to help them be successful. We are also a blended workforce, which allows employees the flexibility to choose where they will work (remote or in-office) based on their workday and weekly schedule. One of our core values is fun. We hire professionals who love doing what they do, and we take time to enjoy one another.
We have built a culture of trust, integrity, and mutual respect. We have worked hard to create a culture where everyone thrives and learns from each other. Our nurturing culture means we deeply care about our team and their families. We do all we can to support staff both professionally and personally. Whether you have just passed your CPA exam or are welcoming a new puppy into the family, we want to celebrate.
Froehling Anderson is honored to have been nominated a Top 200 Workplace by the Star Tribune for five consecutive years. From our mentoring program to our cross-team collaborations, we support each other in delivering outstanding client service, energized and delighted to help our clients reach and exceed their goals.
It’s our goal to provide the benefits and perks that truly matter to our staff members. Along with a comprehensive benefits package, our staff enjoy:
We are proud to showcase our General Services Department (GSD). It is what sets us apart from other firms for our new staff. This department functions as an avenue for new staff and interns to receive a broad-based experience in tax, audit, and financial services, allowing them to discover their passion before choosing their future area of expertise.
Along with having an incredible work culture, they will experience support, respect, and collaboration from leadership. They will be given opportunities to enhance their learning, grow in their knowledge, and be empowered as a professional.
Internships are designed for juniors and seniors majoring in accounting who have completed intermediate accounting classes and an introductory tax class. We look for students who have a 3.0 grade point average or better in their accounting major. Our internship program is a full-time opportunity that runs from January through April 15 (typically 40 – 55 hours per week). This is a time that is the most beneficial for interns to learn about public accounting.
Our internship program provides interns with exposure to many areas within the firm. We guide our interns through each engagement with supervision by experienced professionals. Each intern’s experience is based on firm needs and the intern’s abilities. Ninety-eight percent of our interns have been offered a full-time position with our firm after graduation.
Like interns, staff accountants are exposed to many service areas and industries. We continue to provide supervision and continuous feedback on each assignment. We recognize that the transition from student to professional can be difficult.
We pride ourselves on easing individuals through that transition by providing a thorough orientation and training program. New hires are assigned a buddy, a peer to walk them through the process. We maintain high expectation of our new staff accountants, but we also provide a safety net for them. Staff accountants in their first or second year must show progress in their efficiency and in the quality of their work. In addition, they must show an eagerness to learn and a quick grasp of new information.
In the second and third year, staff accountants require less supervision and strive to improve their efficiency and quality while maintaining their chargeability. This is a critical time to advance to the next level of their professional career.
Typically, this experience level grasps and applies principals of accounting. At this stage, technical skills continue to grow as they demonstrate an eagerness for learning. Equally critical, their understanding and commitment to personal responsibility for client service also develops.
Professionals at the senior level are highly technical and handle more complex engagements with minimal assistance. Typically, they have passed the CPA exam or are making significant progress toward that goal. In grooming for manager level, they will direct and review engagements.
These individuals are productive, efficient, and know how to manage a workload. They are the “go to people” for our less experienced staff and will help train others. At this level, individuals demonstrate self-confidence, professional conduct, and presence.
Professionals at the senior level are highly technical and handle more complex engagements with minimal assistance. Typically, they have passed the CPA exam or are making significant progress toward that goal. In grooming for manager level, they will direct and review engagements.
These individuals are productive, efficient, and know how to manage a workload. They are the “go to people” for our less experienced staff and will help train others. At this level, individuals demonstrate self-confidence, professional conduct, and presence.
Accounting managers are typically CPAs or have equivalent work experience. They demonstrate leadership, technical expertise, and a dedication to client service.
Managers have usually developed a specialty or area of expertise. Managers must understand the general economic and political trends of potential tax legislation that could affect the business climate. Managers provide liaison between client, staff, and partners. They are generally responsible for all phases of an engagement.
Accounting senior managers have demonstrated leadership ability, technical expertise, and a dedication to client service with attributes characteristic of a partner.
Senior managers are recognized for their expertise. Although senior managers are considered partners–in-training, not all senior managers will be invited into the partner group. Senior managers often have advanced degrees.
Being a partner within a CPA firm requires strong leadership, strategic planning, as well as superior communication skills and problem-solving abilities. A candidate for ownership must be knowledgeable and able to apply that knowledge to sound business recommendations for clients, as well as, for other professionals.
One becomes a partner in the firm only by invitation. Years of service and firm loyalty are not reason enough to be invited in as a partner. Generally, these higher-level positions require 8-12 years of experience and are technically competent in most accounting areas. Partners must be able to mentor staff and to want them to succeed. They embrace business development goals that include acquiring new business and selling needed services to existing clients. These individuals are strong ambassadors for the firm by their community, networking, and professional association involvement.
From our mentoring program to our cross-team collaborations, we support each other in delivering outstanding client service, energized and delighted to help our clients reach and exceed their goals.
Financial security and health is the cornerstone of every good business. Froehling Anderson can partner with you to ensure it’s in your future as well. Get in touch to learn more about the freedoms our clients enjoy.
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