SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of our favorite clients, a publicly traded oncology company, to add a Senior FP&A Analyst to their team! We’ve placed 20+ people here (including the hiring manager!) and can’t say enough good things – low ego, super collaborative, and a mission you can actually feel.
Revenue has nearly tripled in the last two years and they’re profitable with no debt. This role is brand new – you’ll be the second person on the FP&A team, partnering directly with the head of FP&A, touching ALL of FP&A, and getting in on the ground floor of a new planning system implementation. Real title progression in a couple years, too!
For this role, we need –
• Someone detail oriented who also loves thinking forward – scenarios, projections, “what if”
• A strong communicator who can translate numbers for non-finance partners
• A self-driven, proven remote worker (East or Central time zones preferred)
This one isn’t for someone who wants to stay heads-down building reports – it’s for someone who wants to shape a role and be a true partner to the business.
If you’re interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
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Chief Financial Officer
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Location: | Eagan, MN |
| Reports To: | CEO/Owner |
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The CFO plays a key role in the strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible to partner all senior leaders with the development and execution of the Company’s short and long-term financial goals and strategic planning to ensure maximum growth and profitability.
As an executive leader, this position has overall responsibility for all Financial Operations and provides leadership and vision to create a highly engaged, motivated team to execute our business plans. The CFO operates cross-functionally and develops strong relationships inside and outside of the organization as they lead our employees and leaders to drive world-class experience.
This role directs the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions and the financial community, and directs the Accounting, Billing, FP&A and Payroll departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.
In addition, this role is responsible to support business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals and objectives timely and effectively.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Active member of the executive leadership team (ELT) to drive strategic and tactical initiatives as well as drive top and bottom-line results
- Active participation with our Advisory Board and related processes and activities
- Provide leadership for new ideas and approaches to drive operational rigor and results
- Support CEO with clear, data-driven recommendations; identify and address risks in line with company goals and objectives
- Evaluate strategies to expand on the core strengths of the business and respond to competitive developments in the industry
- Development and management of key performance processes and metrics
- Lead and be accountable for the Financial functions and operations of the organization
- Oversee and direct banking, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization
- Direct the financial leadership, including controllers, in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services
- Direct and hold all team members accountable to high standards, consistency and achieving goals
- Create continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes, training, and help control costs
- Direct activities such as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization
- Appraise organization’s financial position and issue regular reports on organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth
- Direct and coordinate timely, accurate and reliable budget programs
- Direct accounting procedures and financial reporting processes together with all other statistical supplemental reports
- Oversee and direct the preparation and issuance of the corporation’s annual financial statements and audit reports
- Stay current on and analyze studies of general economic, business, and market conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations; adjust as relevant
- Analyze operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole organization, and determine their financial impact
- Evaluate and recommend business partnering opportunities
- Establish and maintain contacts with owners, financial institutions, and the investment community
Personnel development, including but not limited to:
- Complete staff performance reviews timely and effectively
- Promote, hire or replace team members as needed, to keep our abilities at a level that matches our business needs and/or industry trends
- Direct and manage your team member’s activities (including delegating duties as appropriate) in alignment with their respective department goals and in support of the overall Company goals
- Lead and ensure team members are accountable, meet deadlines timely and are results focused
- Ensure team members operate, interact and communicate in a respectful and professional manner consistently
- Encourage effective and efficient personnel performance through team building, leadership, motivation, training, coaching and professional development and growth
- Address performance concerns timely and effectively
- Establish departmental procedures, work instructions and/or measurement systems consistent with Company policies, processes and directives (as needed)
- Display open communication with all related personnel of the Company
- Create and support a culture of strong, engaged, challenged, productive and loyal team members
Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in financial field required; MBA and CPA preferred
- 10+ years’ experience as a CFO and/or senior financial leadership role required
- Transportation and Logistics Industry experience a plus
- Past Senior Executive role and related experience required
- Strong banking and financial community relationship experience required
- High level of financial, accounting, FP&A, tax, insurance and overall financial operations skills
- Strong M&A experience required
- Must have demonstrated analytical skills and be able to balance intuition with experience, skills and knowledge well
- Strong technology skills
- Must be adaptable and lead the organization through change skillfully
- Demonstrated proficiency in working collaboratively and cross-functionally with all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership, interpersonal & negotiation skills
- Must be collaborative, an innovative thinker and decisive
- Must be results oriented with strong strategic thinking skills and approach
- Must be able to build and foster new and existing business relationships and partners
- Strong executive presence and visibility
- High sense of urgency and passion for working in a face-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to drive business activities with a high level of personal integrity and professionalism
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team developing abilities (strong team following)
- Strong change management skills
Litigation Attorney
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a St. Cloud litigation boutique looking to add an experienced litigation attorney to the firm. An ideal candidate has 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
The practice is busy, so someone that can take off running would be great. Preference for attorneys that can handle files from start to finish. Billables are negotiable, from 1400-2000. Compensation is reflective of experience and chosen target billables. The office is hybrid (4 days on average) in the St. Cloud area. The firm has a tight knit and social culture.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
Plant Manager
We are partnering with an established industrial manufacturer to identify an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities, developing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and building a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial metal fabrication and machining, proven leadership experience, and a demonstrated ability to develop systems, improve processes, and build high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
Manager of IT
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and manage all aspects of its information technology infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the company’s IT strategy, ensuring reliable systems performance, security, and efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a strong technical background and a collaborative leadership style.
Key Responsibilities:
- IT Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of four IT professionals across support, infrastructure, and systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve business processes.
- Infrastructure & Systems Management
- Oversee the maintenance and performance of servers, networks, databases, cloud environments, and end-user computing.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of enterprise systems, including ERP platforms and remote site connectivity.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Implement and monitor security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and data protection measures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations.
- Application Support & Vendor Management
- Lead the support, integration, and optimization of core business applications (including ERP and CRM systems).
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, service providers, and consultants to ensure high-quality services and cost-effective solutions.
- Operational Excellence & Project Delivery
- Lead technology-related projects across departments, from design through implementation.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate IT effectiveness and team productivity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of networking, security, infrastructure, cloud services (Azure, AWS), and enterprise systems.
- Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Traits:
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented, and adaptable.
- Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution business environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement and process automation
This organization provides competitive compensation and benefits to attract excellent talent. They also focus on individuals who prioritize life outside of their career with work/life balance in mind for all employees. If you’re interested in at least learning more about this role and company, SkyWater would be happy to share further details.
Accountant
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of our long-time clients, a privately held financial services company in the Twin Cities, to add an Accountant to their team! We’ve worked with their leadership team for years, and their accounting leaders all came up through public accounting.
This team is in rebuild mode (!!!) – which means you’ll get to touch a little bit of everything, actually fix things, and be in on the ground floor of a NetSuite implementation. That’s a HUGE resume builder at this level, plus real multi-entity and consolidation experience most accountants don’t get this early.
For this role, we need –
• A really strong accountant with solid debits and credits
• Someone who loves tech – ERPs, Excel, and figuring out where the data flows
• Bigger company experience (not a mom and pop shop)
This one is for someone who WANTS to be in the office – who gets energy from coming in, being around the team, and working with senior leaders. If you’re looking to find more ways to work from home, this isn’t the one.
If you’re 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.
Warehouse Supervisor
SkyWater is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in the north metro to hire a Warehouse Supervisor. Following a consolidation of multiple facilities into one operation, the company is focused on strengthening its processes, developing its workforce, and improving overall efficiency.
This position will lead approximately 8–12 employees across shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys working directly with employees, solving problems, and helping build a stronger team.
Director of Accounting
We are partnering with a privately held organization that is experiencing significant growth and continuing to invest in its people, technology, and financial infrastructure. With an established recurring-revenue business model and expanding operations, the company is entering an exciting phase that creates an opportunity for an accounting professional to make a meaningful impact.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on accounting leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Accounting will have significant ownership of the accounting function, visibility across the business, and the ability to influence how financial processes and reporting capabilities evolve.
Unlike opportunities within larger, more layered organizations, this position offers direct access to executive leadership, the autonomy to drive improvements, and the opportunity to help build a scalable accounting function.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys both the technical and operational sides of accounting, takes initiative, and is excited about the opportunity to grow into broader controllership responsibilities as the business continues to expand.
This is a hybrid role with occasional onsite days required, must be local to the Greater Detroit Area to be considered
Senior Digital Media Strategist
Senior Digital Media Strategist | Minneapolis, MN
We’re looking for a Senior Digital Media Strategist for an established and creatively-driven indie agency! This leader knows their way around today’s digital media platforms and has the curiosity and analytical chops to make them work harder. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take a strategy, bring it to life across digital channels, and continuously find ways to make it better.
You’ll build and optimize campaigns, troubleshoot performance, uncover opportunities, and turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. You’ll also help bring others along—translating the what, why, and what’s-next for internal teams and key clients.
In other words, we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable in the platforms, in the data, and in the conversation!
What you’ll be doing
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Bring campaigns to life. Build, launch, manage, and QA digital media campaigns across search, social, video, display, and programmatic.
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Make smart strategic decisions. Translate broader strategy into thoughtful targeting, bidding, budget allocation, and campaign structures.
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Keep the big picture in focus. Balance budget, reach, frequency, pacing, and diminishing returns to make sure campaigns are working toward the right goals.
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Get measurement right. Implement and audit conversion goals, GA4 events, Google Tag Manager logic, and UTM taxonomies.
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Follow the data. Dig into performance to understand what’s working, what’s not, and—most importantly—why.
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Test, learn, repeat. Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and put insights into action to improve performance over time.
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Stay one step ahead. Spot potential issues, identify opportunities, and recognize when optimizing one metric might come at the expense of the bigger picture.
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Make the complex simple. Translate data and technical insights into clear, compelling recommendations for internal teams and clients.
Ideal Candidate
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5+ years of hands-on digital media experience, ideally within an agency environment.
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A natural instinct for problem-solving and the ability to independently diagnose why campaigns are over or underperforming.
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A strong understanding of the why behind media strategy—not just how to push buttons in a platform.
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Expert-level proficiency in Google Ads (including Performance Max) and Meta Ads Manager.
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Fluency in GA4, Google Tag Manager, and ad-platform business manager accounts.
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Familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest, programmatic DSPs, and ad servers.
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Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel experience. Pivot tables don’t scare you.
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An insatiable curiosity and a genuine interest in testing, experimenting, and finding better ways to do things.
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The ability to turn a mountain of data into a handful of meaningful insights and recommendations.
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Clear, concise communication and presentation skills. Client-facing experience is a plus.
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Comfort with ambiguity, a willingness to challenge the status quo, and the confidence to tackle problems without a ready-made playbook.
A little about the team
This agency is strategically focused, creatively driven, and relentless in their pursuit of remarkable solutions to their clients’ challenges. They bring big-agency thinking and experience without the big-agency baggage!
They have an inclusive, collaborative culture brings together smart people across disciplines, encouraging great ideas, fresh perspectives, and meaningful partnerships with clients!
Senior Social Media Strategist
Senior Social Media Strategist
Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid
We’re partnering with a creatively driven, independently owned advertising agency to identify a Senior Social Media Strategist who brings together strategic thinking, creative curiosity and a passion for building meaningful brand connections.
This is an opportunity to work alongside some incredibly talented people, developing thoughtful, culturally relevant social strategies for established brands. The ideal person is equally comfortable thinking big-picture and rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life. Someone who is naturally curious, entrepreneurial in spirit and energized by making exceptional work in a collaborative agency environment.
What You’ll Do
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Translate brand and marketing objectives into compelling social media strategies that connect with audiences and drive results.
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Develop strategic recommendations around brand voice, platform priorities, content approaches, community engagement and influencer partnerships.
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Lead social content development and execution, including editorial calendars, creative briefs, copywriting, publishing and creator/influencer direction.
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Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, account and media teams to integrate social into broader brand initiatives and campaigns.
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Lead community management and identify real-time content opportunities, bringing brands into relevant conversations and cultural moments.
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Partner with digital media specialists to ensure paid social efforts complement and amplify the overall social strategy.
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Analyze social performance, uncover meaningful insights and translate data into actionable recommendations.
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Build strong client relationships and confidently communicate strategic thinking, recommendations and results.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of social media strategy and management experience, ideally within an advertising agency or similarly fast-paced, client-focused creative environment.
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Demonstrated success developing social strategies for established brands, with the ability to lead both strategy and execution.
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A deep understanding of social platforms, audience behavior, emerging content formats and best practices.
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The ability to connect social initiatives to broader brand objectives and articulate the strategic thinking behind your recommendations.
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Strong writing, editing, storytelling and presentation skills.
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Hands-on experience with content creation, influencer marketing, community management and publishing.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn performance data into meaningful insights.
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Sound judgment, attention to detail and confidence working directly with clients.
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An entrepreneurial mindset, natural curiosity and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to getting great work done.
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A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-moving environment.
Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in the Minneapolis area and available to work in a hybrid environment.
Target base salary: $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
