SkyWater Search Partners has been retained by a respected, employee-owned organization to identify an HRMS Manager to serve as the organization’s Workday leader and internal subject matter expert.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role following a recent Workday implementation and help shape the future of HR technology, process improvement, reporting, and employee experience across a growing national organization.
The HRMS Manager will own the day-to-day administration, optimization, configuration, and enhancement of Workday while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business leaders to maximize system capabilities and improve organizational effectiveness.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Newly elevated role with significant visibility and ownership
Recent Workday implementation with opportunity to stabilize, optimize, and enhance the platform
Broad Workday scope across HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and Payroll
People-first, employee-owned culture
Opportunity to influence business processes and HR strategy through technology
Strong executive support and investment in Workday
We’re excited to partner with a returning client on a Plant Manager that will lead their growing CNC machining operation in the Twin Cities. This is a newly created leadership position driven by continued business growth, increased production capacity, and recent investments in equipment and personnel. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this individual will oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of approximately 20 employees, and play a key role in driving operational performance, employee development, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong machining background • 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment • Experience leading CNC machining operations and production teams • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation • Strong understanding of machining processes, production flow, and quality systems • Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives • Proven ability to develop employees and build high-performing teams • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience preferred
SkyWater is partnering with a thriving plastics manufacturing company backed by a private investment firm renowned for significantly boosting companies’ revenue and long-term stable ownership. They are seeking a Business Development Manager that offers remote work, local travel, a competitive compensation package, and ample room for professional advancement.
As the Business Development Manager, you will drive business growth, lead outreach efforts, and expand the existing territory and customers while collaborating with the internal team and peers. Reporting directly to the President, this position calls for a candidate with a background in industrial manufacturing, plastics, or contract manufacturing.
If you are seeking a dynamic role in sales with room for growth, this could be the great fit for you!
We are seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Director of Engineering to lead capital projects, vendor partnerships, and engineering execution within a fast-growing food manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and excels at bringing structure and accountability to complex projects.
Unlike traditional engineering leadership roles that focus heavily on technical design, this position is centered on project execution, capital planning, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will serve as the hub that keeps engineering initiatives moving forward while partnering closely with Operations, Finance, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership.
SkyWater is partnering with a high growth medical device company in the South Metro to find a Senior Electrical Engineer for their team! This is an exciting role for an experienced electrical engineer who wants to do meaningful technical work at a company on the cusp of some exciting growth. Our client is a small, cutting-edge medical equipment manufacturer who’s an innovator in their field and have developed a unique platform that is fundamentally different from competitors in their space. They’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who can own the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for medical equipment used in cardiac ablation procedures. The work spans analog & digital circuit design, Verification & Validation testing, DFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration with software, regulatory, and quality teams. Our client is offering a competitive compensation package (base salary + bonus potential), solid benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career as they scale their business!
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing, institutionally-backed financial services platform based in the Twin Cities to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team.
This firm operates one of the most active and acquisitive financial services consolidation platforms in the country, with over $9 billion in assets under management across 22 partner firms and a portfolio that continues to scale through strategic acquisitions. Backed by a privately funded holding company with a long-term ownership mindset, this is not a traditional corporate environment. It is a high-growth, transaction-oriented business where the CFO will have direct visibility to senior ownership and a meaningful seat at the table as the firm prepares for continued institutional growth – including engagement with major private equity and credit partners.
This is a rare opportunity for a finance leader who wants to step into a true enterprise-level CFO role at a company that is actively scaling, building institutional credibility, and has a strong succession plan in place from an existing, tenured CFO who will support the transition.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you will oversee the full finance and accounting function for the company and its portfolio of firms, leading a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals. This role is both a technical finance seat and a strategic leadership position. You will be responsible for guiding the company through continued acquisitions, building out enterprise-level financial infrastructure, and serving as the primary finance voice to institutional partners, equity groups, and the ownership team. The current CFO is transitioning into a specialized role and will remain in the building as a resource — providing an unusually strong foundation for a new leader stepping in.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all accounting, finance, and reporting functions across the parent entity and its portfolio companies
Serve as the primary financial liaison to institutional partners, equity groups, and ownership in strategic meetings and presentations
Drive enterprise financial strategy including forecasting, capital planning, and performance analysis across a multi-entity structure
Own the acquisition accounting process, including due diligence support, entity integration, and post-close financial management
Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals
Build out scalable financial infrastructure and reporting systems as the business grows
Partner closely with the President and senior leadership on operational and strategic finance initiatives
Qualifications
CPA required; MBA or additional credentials a plus
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with direct CFO or senior finance leadership experience preferred
Background in financial services strongly preferred; RIA, insurance, or wealth management industry experience is a significant advantage
Prior experience with acquisitions, multi-entity structures, and institutional stakeholder management
Proven ability to lead a finance team and operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership
Strong communication and executive presence — this person will represent the firm at the highest levels
Experience with private equity-backed or institutionally-oriented businesses is a plus
Local to or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro; this is a full-time, in-office role
A leading medical device innovator is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help advance a breakthrough platform enabling MRI-guided, radiation-free cardiac procedures. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology at a pivotal stage of U.S. expansion.
The Role You will design, enhance, and troubleshoot real-time software systems that control complex capital equipment used in electrophysiology procedures. This includes device control, data acquisition, and visualization within a highly regulated environment.
Key Requirements • 5+ years in medical device software development • Proficiency in Java and C/C++, ideally in embedded or real-time systems • Experience with FDA standards (IEC 62304, Class II/III) • Strong debugging, system-level thinking, and cross-functional collaboration • Exposure to Azure DevOps or modern SDLC tools preferred
What Sets This Apart • Proprietary MRI-based technology—no direct competitors at scale • Proven success in Europe; now expanding into the U.S. market • High-impact role in a lean, collaborative R&D team • Direct contribution to safer, more precise cardiac care
We have been retained by Luminate Bank to find their Chief Marketing Officer. Luminate Bank is redefining what modern banking can be. In just five years under its current leadership, the company has grown from a $62 million community bank into a $500 million financial institution, the fastest-growing state-chartered bank, while building one of the fastest-growing mortgage platforms in the country.
In 2025, Luminate Bank and Luminate Home Loans united under a single brand — Luminate Bank — creating a more integrated financial experience for customers and accelerating the company’s ability to scale. The executive team is building the next generation of banking: one that pairs technology, operational excellence, and customer obsession with the trust and service of a community-minded institution.
The momentum has been extraordinary:
Grew bank assets from $62 million to $500 million in five years- the fastest-growing state-chartered bank
Ranked a 2026 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune and #1 among large companies in Colorado Top Workplaces 2026
Named a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner in eight categories and a Top Workplace nationally in Financial Services
Surpassed $4 billion in mortgage originations in 2025
Ranked among the Top 30 Mortgage Lenders nationally by Scotsman Guide
Maintain a 4.9-star average rating across 45,000+ customer reviews
Recognized by Freddie Mac with two 2026 Home Possible RISE Awards® for Greatest Volume and Fastest Growth
Honored by the Minnesota Mortgage Association as 2025 Leaders of the Year
But the story is bigger than growth metrics and awards. Luminate Bank is building a culture designed for ambitious, high-performing people who want to shape the future of banking. We move quickly, think boldly, and invest deeply in our people. Innovation, accountability, collaboration, and customer experience are at the center of everything we do.
What began as a rapidly growing lending and banking platform is now entering its next phase: building a nationally recognized financial brand that redefines how modern banking is experienced. For leaders who want the opportunity to build, scale, and leave a lasting impact, this is a rare moment to join a company with startup energy, national momentum, and a long runway ahead.
Position Overview: We are seeking an innovative, results-driven Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead enterprise-wide marketing strategy and transform a high-volume mortgage platform (10,000+ annual originations; 30,000+ applications) into a scalable primary checking account acquisition engine. This is a growth-oriented executive leadership role focused on measurable customer acquisition, deposit growth, and relationship expansion, not a traditional brand-only marketing position. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in digital banking, retail banking, or credit unions and understands how to monetize top-of-funnel customer acquisition—particularly through mortgage—while expanding lifetime value through checking accounts, deposits, debit card usage, and broader household penetration. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience driving growth at significant scale within complex, regulated financial institutions and leading transformational change. This executive must be highly collaborative and capable of building strong partnerships across sales, operations, finance, technology teams to deliver measurable business outcomes. This executive will be responsible for evolving marketing into a measurable growth engine, combining data-driven performance marketing, brand leadership, and customer lifecycle strategy within a regulated financial services environment. Responsibilities and Duties: Mortgage-to-Checking Conversion Engine (Primary Mandate)
Transform the mortgage platform into a scalable checking account acquisition and cross-sell engine
Drive conversion of borrowers into primary checking, direct deposit, and multi-product households
Own and improve key metrics: conversion rates, direct deposit adoption, and deposit balances per customer
Partner directly with mortgage, retail banking, commercial, and treasury management leadership to drive measurable production, account acquisition, and relationship expansion outcomes.
Build marketing programs and sales enablement strategies that frontline teams actively adopt and execute, creating shared accountability for conversion, funding, and household growth.
Enterprise Deposit Growth & Funding Strategy
Lead strategy to drive core deposit growth, improve deposit mix, and reduce cost of funds
Scale non-interest bearing and relationship-based deposits as primary funding sources
Align marketing with finance, treasury, and sales leadership to influence balance sheet outcomes, customer profitability, and long-term relationship growth
Embedded Banking Experience & Distribution
Integrate deposit acquisition directly into the mortgage journey (application through closing and beyond)
Partner with technology and operations teams across the customer journey to eliminate friction in account opening/onboarding, funding, and activation experiences (pre-fill, SSO, one-click funding)
Enable frontline teams (loan officers, retail) to consistently convert and deepen relationships
Lifecycle Growth, Engagement & Cross-Sell
Build lifecycle programs that drive direct deposit adoption, debit card usage, and ongoing product expansion
Maximize customer lifetime value through disciplined cross-sell into lending, savings, and ancillary products
Drive measurable growth in funded checking accounts, direct deposit adoption, relationship balances, household penetration, retention, and customer lifetime value
Leverage CRM, data, automation, and personalization to increase retention and share of wallet
Data-Driven Growth & Marketing Performance
Build a high-performance marketing engine grounded in attribution, segmentation, and LTV-driven investment
Develop insights comparing mortgage-originated vs. digitally acquired customers to optimize spend
Establish clear KPIs tied to deposit growth, conversion, and lifetime value
Build a culture of continuous optimization, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making across marketing and customer acquisition functions
Leadership, Brand & Organizational Alignment
Build and lead a high-performing, accountable, growth-oriented marketing organization capable of driving enterprise-wide transformation and measurable business impact
Position the brand as a primary financial institution and long-term partner
Ensure alignment across product, sales, operations, and compliance within a highly regulated environment
Influence organizational change and drive alignment across sales, operations, product, finance, compliance, and technology teams in a complex, regulated environment
We are partnering with a utilities company in Rochester, MN to hire a Controller to lead a team across general accounting, billing, AP, and collections.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team and also enjoys diving into the details. The role will have a major impact with long term planning, job costing, regulatory compliance, and assist in large ERP transition.
There is a clear path to broader finance leadership as the organization continues to invest in its infrastructure and technology.
SkyWater’s client is seeking a Payroll & HR Manager to join its leadership team at its headquarters in Jordan, Minnesota.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role supporting a growing specialty organization that performs restoration and preservation projects across the United States. The company is known for its family-oriented culture, long-tenured employees, approachable leadership team, and commitment to investing in people, processes, and technology.
The Payroll & HR Manager will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for payroll operations while also supporting key HR functions including onboarding, employee support, compliance, benefits administration, and HR systems.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day execution with process improvement and wants the opportunity to help modernize systems while supporting a dynamic field-based workforce.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce
Ensure compliance with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and Davis-Bacon requirements
Manage employee records, onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation
Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies
Partner with leadership to improve payroll and HR processes
Support implementation and optimization of Arcoro ATS and onboarding systems
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Coordinate benefits administration and employee communications
Develop reporting and metrics to improve operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of payroll experience, preferably within construction, engineering, specialty trades, or project-based environments
Experience processing multi-state payroll
Exposure to certified payroll, prevailing wage, or Davis-Bacon requirements strongly preferred
Understanding of job costing, multiple pay rates, workers’ compensation classifications, and field employee payroll administration
Working knowledge of HR processes including onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and compliance
Strong attention to detail and process orientation
Ability to work onsite and collaborate with employees across the organization
Why Join?
Established and respected specialty organization with decades of success
Family-oriented culture with approachable leadership
Significant visibility and ownership within the organization
Strong transition and mentorship from current leader
Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and future growth
Investment in technology and operational improvement initiatives
Salary Midpoint: $97,500 based on experience
If you’re a payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and supporting a growing organization, I would love to connect with you. Please apply using the link below or send me your resume and availability to meet virtually at DSmith@skywatersearch.com
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