I’m thrilled to be kicking off an Accounting Manager search with a growing, PE-backed manufacturing company. I’ve known the President for years, well before he joined the organization, and I’m excited to partner with him on this hire!
The company has a long history in the Twin Cities and has maintained much of its family-owned feel while entering an exciting new phase of growth. They have been actively growing through acquisition and expect that growth to continue.
The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Finance and have one direct report. This is a broad, hands-on role that will include month-end close, reconciliations, AP, payroll, fixed assets, financial analysis and process improvement. Over time, this person will also gain exposure to cost accounting, special projects and acquisition-related work.
What they’re looking for:
A four-year Accounting degree is required.
Strong foundational accounting skills and the ability to independently problem-solve are important.
Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Previous management experience is not required.
This could be a great opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant ready to step into their first Manager role!
The role is onsite five days per week in the eastern Twin Cities metro.
Also super exciting – there is meaningful long-term growth potential as well, including a potential path to Controller!
If interested in hearing more, please reach out – CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
A growing specialty manufacturer in Bloomington is seeking a Project Manager to own custom projects from purchase order through final delivery.
The company manufactures highly engineered products used in complex construction environments. Projects can remain active for 6-24 months, and the PM serves as the connective tissue between customers, independent sales representatives, contractors, engineering, production planning, and logistics.
The opportunity offers substantial autonomy, direct executive visibility, and room to grow as the company expands its project and operations organization.
A growing specialty manufacturer in Bloomington is seeking a Master Scheduler to take ownership of long-range production and capacity planning across a highly customized, engineer-to-order environment.
This is not a role centered on maintaining a static schedule. Projects can remain active for 6-24 months, customer timelines can shift, outside-vendor capacity varies, and production priorities routinely need to be re-calibrated. The Master Scheduler will become the internal authority on what the organization can realistically produce and when.
This is an opportunity to build a planning function rather than simply maintain one, with visibility into broader operations leadership as the business grows.
Our client in the consumer food manufacturing space is seeking a Senior Director of Food Safety & Quality to lead and further develop its food safety, quality, and regulatory programs.
This individual will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on operational support, partnering closely with plant operations and senior leadership to ensure food safety and quality systems are effectively designed, implemented, and executed. The role will initially maintain a close connection to day-to-day plant activities while building systems and processes that can scale across an expanding manufacturing footprint and portfolio of brands.
SkyWater has partnered with a PE-backed technology company in hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale the backend systems and APIs behind its internal and customer-facing platforms. You would work in C# and .NET, build RESTful APIs against OpenAPI standards, and partner closely with both internal teams and external technology partners as the company modernizes its platform. This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership over architecture and code quality, plus the chance to mentor other engineers as the team grows.
I’m partnered with a longtime retail client where we have placed over a dozen people to bring on an experienced IT Manager, End User Technology, to lead several talented FTEs comprised of their Support and Desktop Engineering teams.
This is an opportunity to bring greater structure and consistency to a growing company while helping shape their IT service delivery. This manager will oversee an established team while partnering closely with other technology groups to improve service delivery, processes (ITSM/ITIL), and cross-functional collaboration. This is not a traditional Help Desk Manager role. They are looking for a service-oriented IT leader who understands the operation, develops people, and has the experience to build a more mature IT service management environment.
Industry experience is flexible. Experience supporting distributed users, retail, multiple locations, or business applications is a plus.
*** No 3rd Parties, No Sponsorship Is Available, Local Candidates Only ***
Our client is a privately held, family-owned organization generating more than $500 million in annual revenue and employing approximately 1,000 people across a diverse portfolio of businesses serving customers throughout North America. With a long history of growth and an entrepreneurial, decentralized operating model, the company empowers its individual businesses while providing the resources, financial strength, and strategic direction of a unified parent organization. The organization continues to pursue long-term growth through operational excellence, strategic investment, and disciplined expansion. VP – Human Resources The VP – Human Resources leads the Corporate Human Resources and Safety Teams with a companywide perspective, partnering with senior leaders to turn business strategy into actionable initiatives. This role serves as both a catalyst and a competitive advantage by using technology, analytics, and modern practices to deliver measurable business impact while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives people and culture strategies that support growth. The VP – Human Resources also serves as a customer-service-focused consultant to the Senior Team, helping align workforce goals and strategies with a safe, compliant, and effective workplace. Responsibilities Human Resources Leadership
Develops and executes comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
Oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, and succession planning processes.
Leads performance management programs, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and leadership development initiatives.
Manages compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and state-specific regulations.
Oversees HRIS data integrity, reporting, and workforce analytics.
Serves as a trusted advisor to executives and managers regarding employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational development matters.
Leads recruitment strategy for senior-level positions and partners with executives on candidate selection decisions.
Manages company compensation program research and provides recommendations to support competitiveness across applicable markets.
Oversees manager training initiatives that support leadership effectiveness, compliance, and consistent people management practices.
Safety & Compliance Leadership
Partners with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the organization’s operations.
Oversees incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
Partners with divisional leadership to integrate safety into daily work processes and organizational culture.
Oversees workers’ compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work processes.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership
Facilitates the leadership team’s strategic planning process, driving alignment around enterprise priorities, key initiatives, and execution plans.
Collaborates with senior leadership to align human resources and safety initiatives with business objectives.
Leads change management efforts related to organizational restructuring, system implementations, and policy updates.
Communicates human resources and safety priorities clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position and may not include all essential functions as defined by the ADA. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a Human Resources Director-level role, required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, required
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, preferred
Proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and drive organizational change.
Demonstrated experience overseeing workplace safety programs in a manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of multi-state, federal, and local laws relating to employment.
A growing custom industrial equipment manufacturer in the east St. Paul area is seeking a Design Engineer III to add senior-level technical depth to its mechanical engineering team.
This role is centered on the design and development of customized industrial machinery from initial customer requirements through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and final installation. The successful candidate will lead 3-4 concurrent projects, develop equipment concepts and production-ready designs in SolidWorks, perform structural and mechanical calculations, specify hydraulic and pneumatic components, and work closely with customers, vendors, and the manufacturing floor throughout the build process.
In addition to owning complex design projects, this engineer will help improve engineering standards and processes, mentor less-experienced engineers, and support the company’s continued expansion into larger and more integrated equipment and automation projects
We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team, and support a rapidly growing division.
This is not a reporting-only analyst position. The Senior Financial Analyst will have broad exposure across the P&L, supporting approximately $500M in revenue across several locations while partnering closely with commercial, operational and finance leadership.
Our client is seeking a Business Development Sales Consultant to drive new business and expand the organization’s membership base. They are a member-owned organization dedicated to helping residential service businesses grow and thrive. For more than 30 years, the organization has provided leadership, coaching, training, peer networking, and business development resources to companies in the trades throughout the U.S., Canada, and beyond. This is a consultative sales role focused on building relationships with business owners and decision-makers, understanding their needs, and demonstrating the value of the organization’s resources and services.
The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who enjoys prospecting, developing relationships, ideally sold B2B services, and owning the sales process from initial outreach through close.
They compensate well through base salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.
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