SkyWater is partnering with an established, but growing, global private investment firm to add an Associate-Capital Formation to their team.
This person will play a key role in Investor Relations, this role will be responsible for coordinating investor due diligence processes, preparing and maintaining accurate investor=facing product information, researching competitors and working on projects to support the firm’s fundraising.
We are looking for an ambitious candidate with excellent follow-through that can continue to develop best practices across client service and fundraising initiatives.
Experience in specialty finance, consumer finance, and real assets is desired, but not required.
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a $500M+ food manufacturer in the southwest metro (owned by a large publicly traded parent) to add an Accounting Manager to their team!
We placed the last person in this seat and she just moved up into finance – so the path is REAL. This company is investing heavily in technology (automation, AI tools, the works!) and this role gets to lead the charge, moving the team from transactional accounting to exception-based review and GL automation. You’d get big-company controls exposure without the big-company bureaucracy.
For this role, we need – • Someone who wants to lead people AND enjoys it – you’ll have a team of six • A track record of improving a process through technology (automation, systems, reporting) • Comfortable in the office three days a week (with flexible core hours)
Public accounting roots are a big plus, and newly promoted audit managers looking to make the jump to industry are welcome!
If you are interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
Please note that only local applicants will be considered as relocation is not an option.
I’m partnering exclusively with my family-owned client to help them find their next Accountant. This is a fast-growing commercial design and construction company. They help define skylines and create recognizable buildings. While they continue to grow, they are committed to keeping their tight-knit, family culture. This person will report the the Controller we placed over 5 years ago, and will be responsible for operational accounting.
Location: North Metro, Twin Cities, MN (onsite) Type: Full-time, exempt Compensation: $90,000 to $105,000 base salary, plus benefits
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing Twin Cities manufacturer of high-tech equipment serving a global customer base. Driven by strong demand in its industry, the company has grown rapidly over the past year and employs a few hundred people across production, engineering, and business functions. It is a close-knit organization where you can still get to know most of your coworkers, with low turnover, a mix of long-tenured and new employees, and a lot of momentum.
The Opportunity
The Senior HR Generalist joins a small, hands-on HR team at an exciting point. With the foundations in place, the team is now building the next phase of HR: new systems, new programs, and better ways to serve a quickly growing workforce. This role is a true senior generalist position, roughly half strategic and half hands-on, with ownership of select HR functions and a voice in shaping how HR delivers services across the company. It is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, shifting priorities, and the chance to build.
Overview We are partnering with a client in the south metro who is seeking an HR Manager to serve as the company’s top HR leader. This person will lead an HR Team of 2 and drive recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, engagement, and compliance in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This leader will elevate the HR function and build the team’s capabilities to scale alongside the company’s growth.
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to execute HR and talent strategy, including recruiting, retention, and succession planning
Advise managers and employees on complex and sensitive issues, and serve as the escalation point for employee relations matters
Manage talent acquisition for managerial, exempt, and professional roles
Analyze compensation and benefits trends and propose competitive pay programs
Build learning and development programs
Implement and optimize HR systems (Paylocity)
Maintain compliant policies and practices as employment laws evolve ( Multi State and International would be a huge plus)
Lead, develop, and manage the HR team
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
7-10 years of HR experience, including 3+ years in HR management
Experience supporting international teams preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired
Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Thorough knowledge of employment law
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and handle confidential matters with integrity
SkyWater is partnering with a global professional services firm adding its first dedicated GRC hire to a small, hands-on information security team. You will report to the security manager who owns GRC today, and you will take over a large share of the day-to-day: client security assessments, contract security reviews, and the annual ISO 27001 surveillance audit. The firm’s clients ask more of security every year, and this role exists so the work keeps pace.
You will work in a Microsoft cloud environment and help on an identity and access cleanup, a data loss prevention rollout, and early AI governance work.
Non-negotiables: you have owned an ISMS audit cycle from scoping through remediation, you have done it inside a single organization for several years, and you can work independently without much oversight.
Why it is worth a look: a small team, real ownership, a visible AI governance roadmap, and a remote-friendly setup with an optional Twin Cities desk. Base is $100,000 to $130,000
To apply, reach out to me or submit an application here.
Zac Kallas – Senior Group Director SkyWater Search Partners
We are partnering with a midsize manufacturing company in the Twin Cities to hire a seasoned Business Analyst who can bridge the gap between business operations, product data, and technology. This is a newly created position reporting to the Applications Manager, with high visibility and significant interaction across business and IT leadership. The role will play a key part in improving product data quality, standardization, and governance while supporting major ERP and enterprise systems initiatives.
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in Southern Minnesota to find a Demand Planner for their growing team! This is a newly created role that will own the company’s demand forecast and serve as the link between sales and operations. This person will be responsible for building & maintaining forecasts, keeping production & inventory plans on pace with expected demand, reporting on forecast performance, and working with company leadership teams across sales, finance, & operations. Our client is a growing food manufacturer that’s a leader in their space and has a strong customer base. They recently completed a large expansion project and are adding to their supply chain team to support their continued growth. We’re looking for an experienced demand planner or supply chain professional with a manufacturing background (food industry experience is a plus). Our client is offering a solid base salary for this role, excellent benefits and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow!
This is a hands-on applications role for someone who understands the practical side of industrial liquid painting and can evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve coating results.
The position will own customer testing and demonstrations in an applications lab environment, translating real manufacturing requirements into equipment setups and process parameters. The company is also investing in an expanded applications lab, giving this individual an opportunity to influence how the space and processes are developed.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial liquid coatings, has experience in a paint booth, understands how to evaluate finish quality and troubleshoot application issues, and is comfortable working directly with customers in a practical lab environment.
SkyWater’s client in Central Minnesota is adding a Database Administrator to support a critical SQL Server environment while investing heavily in the future of its data organization. This is an opportunity for a technically curious IT professional to move beyond basic support and develop meaningful ownership of database administration under the mentorship of an experienced data architecture team.
The Role: You will monitor and maintain production SQL Server environments, perform backups and restores, troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues, manage database access, monitor SQL Server Agent jobs, support production applications and develop T-SQL queries and scripts. You’ll also help strengthen documentation, security and operational standards.
What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years of database administration, IT support, SQL development or related experience • Solid SQL Server and relational database fundamentals • Working knowledge of T-SQL • Familiarity with SSMS and production troubleshooting • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation over time
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