SkyWater is partnering with an existing client to find an Operations Manager for their growing team! Our client is a quickly growing, PE backed landscaping services organization that works in the residential and commercial markets across Minnesota. They’re looking for a strategic Operations Manager who can oversee field crews, manage scheduling, maintain safety & quality at each job site, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Our client is offering a competitive compensation package (base + bonus), strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow & expand!
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Paraplanner
We’re partnering with a well-respected, local wealth management firm to add a Paraplanner to their growing team.
This role directly impacts the quality of service clients receive and will play a key part in supporting advisors and internal teams with financial planning preparation, operational support, data management, and client meeting readiness. This is an ideal position for someone early in their financial services career who enjoys analytical work, is highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. If your career goal is to become a financial planner, this is an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business!
Financial Planning Support: Assist in gathering essential client data to prepare comprehensive financial plans. Perform data entry and processing. Develop supporting data analysis, such as cash flow projections, education funding, life insurance needs, Social Security analysis, stock option modeling, and other planning calculations.
Client Meeting & Operations Support: Prepare materials and assemble net worth statements for new and existing client meetings. Compile portfolio analysis reports and ensure data accuracy. Support the advisory team with ad hoc client projects.
VP, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
We have been retained by an exciting yet stable organization in the FinTech space to identify their first VP of Technology Strategy & Digital Innovation. We have placed 3 other VP’s within this organization; all of whom are still there are really enjoying it. This organization has over 1,500 employees (200 in Technology), and is consistently voted a Top Workplace by it’s employees.
Reporting to the CIO, the VP will lead a tiger team of strategists, architects, and portfolio leaders in a truly transformational change for the organization in shaping new digital innovation & technology — building the long-term technology strategy, leading major transformation initiatives, establishing enterprise-wide metrics and value realization, and maturing emerging capabilities such as enterprise architecture, planning, and digital enablement.
This is a rare opportunity for a future CIO-type executive who thrives in complexity, brings clarity to ambiguity, and has a demonstrated record of delivering meaningful transformation.
Our clients offers a robust package overall, including a strong base + bonus, along with a strong benefits package.
*** Our client maintains a hybrid schedule, so the candidate will need to reside in the Twin Cities area, or the surrounding states with regular travel to Minneapolis. They are not providing visa sponsorship at this time. ***
Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance
SkyWater is seeking a strategic finance leader for a top-tier financial institution in Minneapolis, MN. Reporting to the CFO, you will play a crucial role in guiding the organization’s financial strategy, decision-making, and performance. This SVP position leads and contributes to the financial analysis, modeling, and investment evaluation to drive business growth and maximize stakeholder value.
In this newly created strategic finance role, you will work closely with senior management and the board of directors to provide actionable financial insights, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and lead financial processes that promote cross-functional collaboration within the organization.
Corporate Development Senior Analyst
Growing firm with $1bn AUM targeting $100bn AUM in 4-5 years. Rapid inorganic growth is driving hiring needs for strong corporate development professionals — this person will be #2 in the Corp Dev group and join the company on the ground floor of what will be phenomenal growth.
Ideal candidates have 3-6 years experience in Big 4 FDD, buy/sell-side investment banking, or corporate development and are comfortable with ambiguity/gray space. This is not a role where you will be tightly managed — we are seeking someone who knows when and where to be and can take significant ownership of the business.
Director of Engineering
Skywater is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a thermoforming and manufacturing engineering team with a mid-sized manufacturing organization in the North Chicago suburbs. This role requires deep expertise in thermoforming, CNC operations, and advanced manufacturing processes. The Director will drive new product development, lead engineering strategy, improve processes, and oversee a team of engineers and managers.
HR Manager
SkyWater is partnering with a rapidly expanding, private-equity-backed services organization to hire an experienced HR Manager who will shape the foundation of HR and elevate the employee experience during an exciting phase of growth.
Following recent institutional investment, the organization is building a new Corporate Office in the Twin Cities to support continued expansion (both organic and through strategic acquisition). This is a pivotal, high-visibility HR leadership role reporting directly to the President.
The HR Manager will own the full HR lifecycle and serve as a trusted partner to the executive team. This leader will build scalable processes, strengthen culture, and help drive organizational effectiveness across a growing, multi-site business. The role spans recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and creating HR reporting and insights for leadership.
This is an ideal opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment and is energized by building structure, delivering high-quality HR support, and influencing leaders at all levels.
L&E Associate Attorney
SkyWater Search Partners is assiting one of our best clients with their search for an experienced associate attorney to join its busy New York office. This position is focused on labor & employment litigation.
Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years’ experience in:
• Handling complex employment litigation matters
• Defending and prosecuting restrictive covenant disputes
• Preparing and negotiating employment and executive compensation agreements
• Strong academic credentials and admission to the New York State Bar
This role offers a highly competitive salary ($280,000–$325,000 base), performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work with a nationally respected team on sophisticated matters.
If you’re interested in learning more please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com
Senior Accountant
Location: Mendota Heights, MN
Salary: up to 95K
We’re partnering with a growing services organization to add an Accountant to their team. This is a newly created position due to growth and increased visibility across operations. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, partner directly with leadership, and grow your career in a supportive environment, this is a great opportunity.
The Accountant will support month end close, reconciliations, reporting, job costing, and day to day accounting operations. You’ll work closely with the leadership and assist with process improvement and increased visibility across departments.
The company has a great culture and really values curiosity, problem solving, and people who take initiative.
If interested in learning more, please apply today!
Operations Controller
SkyWater is excited to be representing a PE-backed manufacturing client who is hiring a newly created Operations Controller to support their growth. This is a great time to get involved with a company that is expanding through both strategic acquisitions and organic growth, and to play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to scale.
This is an onsite role based in the Twin Cities, with flexibility to work from home when needed. Due to the in-person nature of the position, only local candidates currently living in the Twin Cities will be considered at this time.
