We are partnering with a distribution company in Eagan, MN to hire a VP of Accounting to lead the accounting function through a period of significant growth, transformation, and acquisition activity.
This role will be instrumental in a upcoming ERP implementation, entity consolidation, internal controls build-out, and acquisition integration.
Hybrid schedule with Mon/Fri remote.
If interested, apply today!
We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the north metro to hire an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function and drive process improvement across a growing, fast-moving operation.
If interested in being considered, please apply today
Location: Open to remote talent – periodic travel to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Compensation: Total compensation of $350,000 – $420,000
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a growing financial institution looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to serve as its senior financial leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this highly visible role will lead the finance organization and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ownership, and the Board.
The CFO will play an important role in supporting the organization’s next phase of growth, with responsibility for strengthening capital planning, liquidity and balance-sheet management, forecasting, performance analytics, and business-line profitability. This leader will also help modernize the finance function, leveraging technology, automation, data, and AI-assisted tools to create more forward-looking financial insights and improve decision-making.
The organization operates across traditional consumer and commercial banking while also offering a broader range of specialized and technology-enabled financial products and services. This creates a level of complexity beyond that of a traditional community bank and requires a CFO who can balance strong financial discipline with an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned banking finance executive with deep technical expertise, experience operating within a larger or complex financial institution, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This individual will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable partnering across the organization to help the business scale responsibly.
Opportunity to join a fantastic financial institution in the Twin Cites — if you are currently in the Personal, SBA, C&I or CRE lending space and desire an organization that can open a multitude of career pathways and options for you in the future, this is something you should consider. The organization will hire at multiple levels, so all candidates with 2+ years of experience are encouraged to apply.
This organization has a strong track record of promoting internally, rewarding top performers, and allowing people to pursue internal opportunities. Strict no-ego policy and picky with the personalities they hire — very protective of their culture.
Ideal candidates have 2+ years in credit analysis or comparable lending experience.
This role is hybrid and located in the Twin Cities. Relocation candidates with ties to Minnesota will be considered.
I’m partnering exclusively with a well-established organization to help them fill a newly-created Accounting Manager position. This person will manage a team of 10 and lead AP/AR and transactional accounting. This will be a hands on position, not just reviewing. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of AP/AR experience and has previous management experience. This is part of succession planning and this person will have a direct promotion path to Controller.
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.
Opportunity to join a highly regarded Twin Cities private equity firm. Fantastic culture, pedigree of people, and growth opportunity. Ideal candidates will have experience in upper-middle-market and bulge-bracket investment banking with direct M&A coverage experience.
Out of market candidates will be considered, if willing to relocate.
For consideration, please apply directly.
Senior Business Loan Officer | Chippewa Valley
I’m partnering with a well-established, growing credit union to identify a Senior Business Loan Officer for its commercial lending team in Menomonie, Eau Claire/Altoona or Chippewa Falls, WI.
This is a true commercial lending role combining business development, relationship management, credit structuring and portfolio ownership.
The lender will:
• Develop new commercial relationships and expand existing ones
• Structure and negotiate complex commercial transactions
• Manage a meaningful portfolio of business relationships
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow and credit quality
• Work across C&I, CRE, multifamily, construction, equipment financing and revolving facilities
• Partner with credit analysts and present transactions to Credit Committee
• Serve as a senior resource and mentor to other Business Loan Officers
What they’re looking for:
• 7+ years of commercial lending experience preferred
• Proven success originating and managing a commercial portfolio
• Strong credit analysis and financial statement/cash flow skills
• Experience with complex commercial credits
• Strong relationship-development and business-development ability
• Someone who can operate independently and take ownership of their market
Why this opportunity is different:
You get the autonomy and relationship ownership of a senior commercial lender without the aggressive, production-only culture that can come with traditional bank lending. The organization has an established platform, strong benefits and retirement program, and a relationship-driven culture.
Hybrid | Menomonie, Eau Claire/Altoona or Chippewa Falls
If you’re an experienced commercial lender who enjoys both winning new business and managing sophisticated relationships, I’d be interested in talking with you confidentially.
SkyWater is excited to be partnering again with a growing cooperative in the Twin Cities looking to add an Accounting Manager to their team!
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a broad, hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable owning the full accounting cycle from start to finish. This person will oversee one direct report and take ownership of the month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, AR/AP, member accounting, compliance and audit, while also serving as a key accounting resource across the organization.
They’re looking for 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience independently owning a full month-end close and strong knowledge across the financial statements. Hands-on experience with compliance, audit and broader accounting operations is important, along with management experience. While experience with their specific accounting system isn’t required, they do want someone who has worked within and can quickly learn more robust accounting systems.
Beyond the technical accounting, they want someone who enjoys operating in a smaller-company environment – someone who can jump into the details, connect the dots across the business, improve processes and partner comfortably with people outside of accounting. There’s also a newer business line that could bring additional inventory and entity complexity as it grows, creating plenty of opportunity for this role to evolve.
If interested in hearing more, please reach out!
CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
SkyWater Search Partners has been retained by a privately held, Wisconsin-based manufacturing and distribution organization to identify its next Chief Financial Officer.
Over the last 50+ years, our client has grown its operations from a single manufacturing & service business into a diversified portfolio of manufacturing, distribution and fabrication companies serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets throughout North America. Today, the organization generates over $500M in revenue annually through the disciplined operation of a large number of business entities across the United States and Canada, combining the entrepreneurial culture of a family-owned business with the scale and complexity of a multi-entity enterprise.
The Chief Financial Officer opportunity has become available due to the planned retirement of a long-tenured executive after several decades of service with the organization. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will oversee all aspects of the company’s finance and accounting function while acting as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership and ownership.
Our client is seeking a forward-thinking finance executive who can build upon an already strong financial foundation, and play a critical role in leading the company through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will bring a balanced background in financial leadership, manufacturing operations, business partnership, and strategic decision-making, with experience supporting acquisitions, driving operational improvements, and influencing business performance across a diversified portfolio of operating companies.
***This position offers a highly competitive executive compensation package, including a market-based base salary, annual performance-based incentive opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and if needed, relocation assistance***
***We are currently considering candidates who are based in (or willing to relocate to) Northeast Wisconsin (Appleton, Manitowoc, Green Bay, De Pere, Oshkosh). This is an on-site executive leadership position, and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a regular presence at the company’s corporate headquarters while traveling periodically to operating locations throughout North America.***
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