SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a New York-based private equity firm with a newly established Minneapolis office to identify a Senior Accountant to join their Finance & Operations team in the Twin Cities.
This firm manages a multi-strategy private equity platform and has built a tight-knit, high-caliber accounting and finance team with a strong culture of collaboration and long-term thinking. They opened their Minnesota office in late 2024 and are now building out their local team – this hire is a foundational role in that effort. The team operating out of Minneapolis works in close partnership with senior Finance leadership in New York, giving this person meaningful visibility and access to leadership from day one.
For a public accounting professional ready to make the move to industry, this is one of the more compelling opportunities in the Twin Cities. You are not going to a Fortune 500 corporate accounting seat with a defined lane and a five-year wait for your next title. You are stepping into a private equity environment where the work is varied, the exposure is broad, and the upward trajectory is real. If a portco CFO seat or a career in private equity finance is on your radar, this is a meaningful first step.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Accountant, you will support the Controller and Assistant Controller with the day-to-day accounting and fund administration for the firm’s investment funds. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role with direct exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, audit, compliance, and operational initiatives across a growing platform.
Key Responsibilities
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual fund financial statements and reporting schedules • Assist with investor capital calls, distributions, and LP audit confirmations • Coordinate annual audit activities, including preparing audit support and liaising with external auditors • Support regulatory filings and ongoing compliance requirements in partnership with the NYC accounting team • Maintain fund accounting records, accounts payable, cash management, and treasury-related activities • Interface with limited partners, fund administrators, auditors, and banks as directed • Complete investor due diligence questionnaires and other ad hoc data requests • Support process improvement initiatives as the team scales
Qualifications
• CPA (active, required) • 2–4 years of Big Four or public accounting experience • Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to ramp quickly in a new environment • Self-starter who can operate independently in a satellite office setting • Polished communicator who can build trust across a distributed team • Curious and adaptable – PE background is not required, but you need to want to learn it • 5 days per week in-office at the Minneapolis location
SkyWater is partnering with a renowned plaintiffs’ firm looking to add a Legal Administrative Assistant to its medical malpractice team. A strong candidate is experienced in supporting medical malpractice, personal injury, complex litigation, or mass torts attorneys. Can come from plaintiffs’ or defense side, but must have exposure to medical records, litigation management, and calendaring.
This firm has great culture for both staff and attorneys. The compensation range is $70-75k for 5+ years of experience. The office is in Minneapolis with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in office, 1 remote after onboarding. Free downtown parking, 18 days PTO to start, and bonus eligible.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
We are thrilled to be partnering with a long-time client of ours on a key addition to their Executive Leadership Team! This is a unique Cost Accounting leadership opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business here in the Twin Cities.
This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill cost accounting role. The position sits on the executive leadership team and offers significant visibility across the organization, with heavy crossover into operations and the opportunity to serve as a true business partner to manufacturing and operational leadership.
They are looking for someone who can not only own costing, inventory, and manufacturing accounting, but also help drive operational efficiencies, improve processes, and support stronger decision-making across the plant environment.
If you’re someone who enjoys having a seat at the table, partnering cross-functionally, and making a tangible impact on how a business operates rather than simply maintaining the status quo, this could be a really exciting opportunity.
SkyWater is partnering with a long-standing industrial technology client who is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support their growing business in the north metro.
In this role, you would have the benefit of being part of a large, highly skilled, and collaborative HR team while also having the autonomy, ownership, and accountability of supporting your own client group on all talent management matters.
This role operates withing a manufacturing plant environment and required to be onsite 5 days/week.
SkyWater Search is partnering with a leading environmental and scientific testing organization to identify a General Manager for one of their key laboratory operations in the Lenexa, KS market.
This role will oversee laboratory operations, field services, financial performance, and team leadership for a complex regulated testing environment. The organization is seeking a hands-on operational leader capable of driving culture, accountability, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.
This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for someone excited about improving operations, developing teams, and making a measurable impact within a nationally recognized scientific services organization.
Skywater is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a single-site plastics processing facility. This role is responsible for driving operational consistency, building team accountability, and leading a group of functional managers across production, maintenance, and warehouse functions. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can step into a developing environment and create structure, accountability, and performance.
The Director of Communications is a senior organizational leader responsible for the clarity, credibility, and strategic alignment of communications across Christensen Farms with a primary focus on internal communications effectiveness and leadership enablement.
This role owns company-wide messaging standards, communication channels, and publishing cadence, ensuring communications enable business execution, strengthen trust, and reduce risk in a complex, operationally intensive enterprise.
Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, this position plays a critical role in translating strategy, operational activity, and leadership decisions into clear, actionable communication for employees and contract partners first, with external audiences as a secondary priority. The Director of Communications serves as a member of the Leadership Council and provides proactive consultation on communication strategy, stakeholder sentiment, and issue readiness.
This is not a traditional external communications or marketing role. Success requires a leader who can drive internal communication strategy while also owning execution from concept through rollout.
Success in this role requires strategic judgment, strong organizational awareness, leadership maturity, and the ability to operate with urgency, accountability, and ownership across high-visibility initiatives.
Major Areas of Accountability Enterprise Communications Strategy Develop and lead a comprehensive enterprise communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities and values. Establish and maintain company-wide messaging standards to ensure clarity, consistency, and credibility. Own communications channels and publishing cadence across internal and external audiences. Serve as a strategic advisor to the Leadership Council on communications, change readiness, and organizational alignment. Develop proactive annual communications plans and prioritize resources toward the most critical business initiatives. Internal Communications & Organizational Alignment Lead internal communications supporting day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational change. Translate leadership decisions, operational priorities, and business performance into clear, relevant, and actionable communications. Enable effective execution by ensuring employees and contract partners understand expectations, priorities, and changes. Ensure leaders are equipped to communicate effectively, providing guidance, coaching, and structure as needed. Own end-to-end execution of key communication initiatives (e.g., town halls, major rollouts), not just content development. Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a communications team of 2–3 professionals. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development pathways for team members including elevating the team beyond execution into more strategic partnership roles. Provide direct coaching and performance management as needed, given the relative inexperience of the current team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth. Serve as a trusted leader who models sound judgment, credibility, and professionalism. Stakeholder Sentiment, Listening & Insight Own stakeholder sentiment across employees, contract partners, and other key internal and external audiences. Establish listening mechanisms to assess understanding, engagement, and emerging concerns. Use insight to influence leadership decisions and continuously refine communication strategy and execution. Serve as an organizational “early warning system” for misalignment, confusion, or risk. Change Communication & Organizational Transformation Lead communication strategy for organizational change initiatives, ensuring clarity, alignment, and adoption. Partner closely with business and PMO teams to support major initiatives (e.g., ERP implementation). Bring practical, experience-based change leadership (not dependent on formal methodologies). Potential to expand scope to include change management leadership over time.
Engagement, Events & Philanthropy Maintain a visible presence in the organization and local community. Lead planning and execution of company events, engagement activities, and community presence efforts. Oversee philanthropic giving and community involvement to ensure alignment with organizational values and priorities. Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of engagement and event activities; drive continuous improvement. Crisis & Issues Management Bring experience navigating high-stakes or ambiguous situations (e.g., operational disruptions, reputation challenges). Own the company’s crisis communications strategy and crisis response plan, including preparation and readiness. Monitor external events, issues, and trends that could create internal risk or require organizational response. Lead communications during crises or sensitive situations, coordinating closely with leadership, HR, operations, and legal. Serve as the final authority on communications strategy and execution during crisis situations. Enterprise Partnership & Business Impact Serve as an active, proactive member of the Leadership Council. Support enterprise-wide initiatives through disciplined communication planning and execution. Ensure communications directly enable execution, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational trust. Contribute to long-term organizational effectiveness, engagement, and reputation. External, Community & Industry Communications Oversee external communications, including social media and community-facing messaging. Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and industry organizations. Ensure the organization’s external voice is authentic, accurate, and aligned with internal realities. Support recruitment and partnership efforts through credible and consistent communications.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements Professional Background Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field required. 10+ years of progressive communications experience, with a strong emphasis on internal communications. Demonstrated expertise in internal communications, change communications, and stakeholder engagement. Proven experience leading crisis communications and issue management. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, operations-heavy, or asset-intensive environments preferred. Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism consistent with a closely held enterprise.
Leadership & Capability Proven ability to lead and develop teams in lean, hands-on environments. Strong business and operational acumen with the ability to connect communication to execution. Demonstrated ownership mindset with a bias toward action and execution. Comfort partnering with senior leaders and operating with autonomy and accountability. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels. High integrity, credibility, and sound judgment. Ability to operate both strategically and tactically without relying on large support teams.
A leading fintech innovator powering institutional trading platforms for global hedge funds and asset managers is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its high-performing engineering team.
In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of quantitative research and software engineering, translating sophisticated models into scalable, production-ready systems. You’ll contribute to mission-critical components including options pricing, volatility modeling, risk analytics, and machine learning tools within a low-latency trading environment.
What You’ll Bring:
3+ years in software engineering and financial markets
Strong experience with options, derivatives, or volatility modeling
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar
Proven ability to build numerical libraries and production systems
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
What Sets This Apart:
Work alongside a highly technical, academically strong quant team
Direct impact on a globally deployed trading platform
Hybrid flexibility + exceptional compensation and benefits
Backed by a company in significant global expansion mode
*** 180-190k base + annual bonus. Hybird in Chicago IL. Re-location package available. No sponsorship available ***
If you’re looking to combine deep quantitative thinking with real-world market impact—this is a rare opportunity.
SkyWater is partnering with a well-established industrial safety equipment manufacturer hiring its first-ever North American Sales Manager. The President has been carrying national sales responsibility alongside other executive duties and is ready to hand it off. This is a ground-floor leadership role at a profitable, technically driven niche manufacturer with decades of market presence. The right person will own the number, lead a small field team, and build on a strong foundation including a real knowledge transfer from two retiring senior reps.
Candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing, animal feed, grain handling, wood products, or industrial fixed fire suppression will find the customer base and selling environment immediately familiar. This is an education-based sale where technical credibility wins accounts and keeps them. Total compensation is $210K-$230K+.
Our client is a well-established organization with a strong operational footprint and a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The company is seeking a strategic and hands-on HR leader to oversee all aspects of Human Resources while serving as a key member of the Leadership Team.
The Director of Human Resources will lead the overall HR strategy and execution for the organization, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, workers’ compensation, return to work programs, compliance, organizational development, and HR operations.
This individual will partner closely with leadership to support business objectives while fostering a positive, high-performing, and employee-focused culture. The ideal candidate is both strategic and operational, with the ability to influence leaders, drive organizational initiatives, and remain hands-on in day-to-day HR functions.
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