Director of Client Development & Operations with a High-Growth CRE Advisory Firm
A fast-growing, boutique advisory firm in the commercial real estate and tax-advantaged investment space is seeking a Director of Client Development & Operations to partner directly with firm leadership.
This individual will serve as the execution backbone of the business, owning client deliverables, managing active engagements, and ensuring seamless coordination across complex, multi-party transactions.
Day one responsibilities include preparing client-facing materials, managing timelines across concurrent deals, and driving follow-through on critical workstreams. Over time, this role evolves into leading client conversations, managing partner relationships, and taking ownership of deal execution.
Key requirements:
7+ years in commercial real estate, financial advisory, or related transaction environments
Strong understanding of real estate transactions, leases, and underwriting concepts
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance, founder-led firm where your work directly impacts growth, client outcomes, and firm trajectory.
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE owned client to fill a Controller role. This is a true Controller/leader for the business who will lead the accounting team for their $500M professional services company. This person will lead the processes, mentor the team, and have direct interaction with the C-Suite and the PE firm.
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, financial stability, and employee development, to help them identify a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join their team. This is a highly visible role within the organization, partnering with Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit to ensure accurate financial reporting while helping shape the company’s accounting policies and future reporting initiatives.
This position offers excellent exposure to executive leadership, technical accounting and SEC reporting, all within a collaborative team that values continuous improvement.
This is a hybrid opportunity, with 3-4 days per week onsite.
I’m partnering exclusively with my client to fill a newly-created Global FP&A leadership position. This person will report directly to the CFO who is a genuinely kind and understanding person. The CFO is looking for a business partner who will lead the Global FP&A function. This global organization manufacturers highly recognizable products that are used in the CPG industry.
Leadership opportunity with one of the fastest growing and best known asset management firms in the US — if you are in Big 4 public accounting with 7-10 years of experience and want to be part of a high-pedigree team with a fantastic household name, this is the role for you.
The VP, Financial Reporting will be involved in all aspects of financial reporting for a key asset class within the organization — This team is centralized in Chicago and will offer significant headroom and growth opportunities. With well-above-market compensation, the firm is seeking an A-player who can continue to professionalize and scale the financial reporting function for a growing business.
Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of Big 4 public accounting audit experience, with public company clients. Perks include breakfast & lunch catered in daily, fantastic office space in downtown Chicago, and a robust benefits package.
Experience with financial services/investment/asset management/real estate clients a plus.
Controller Salary: Up to 200K+ bonus potential Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week (Mont/Tue/Thursday) Location: Owatonna, MN
Commute from the South Metro:
35–40 minutes from Lakeville
40–45 minutes from Burnsville
45–50 minutes from Bloomington
We are partnering with a privately held, growing manufacturer south of the cities to hire a Controller to lead a team of 16 person accounting team and own the financial operations of a growing, multi-brand business.
This is a great fit for an experienced leader with a manufacturing background who wants to lead, build, and improve, not just maintain. There is a clear path upward, direct access to senior leadership, and exciting projects that you can put your stamp on quickly (process improvement work, integration, and Big Data/AI.).
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of its favorite clients on a Technical Accounting Lead opportunity!
This company truly knows how to take care of its employees. Free lunch every day. Beautiful office space. 100% covered health insurance for employees and families. 8% 401(k) match. Unlimited PTO. I could go on and on. We’ve placed multiple people with this team over the years, and the retention speaks for itself – people genuinely love working here.
From a role perspective, this is a great opportunity for someone with an active CPA and strong technical accounting / public company accounting experience who enjoys digging into accounting research and memo writing. The role will support technical accounting matters across the business, including GAAP research, SEC / SOX support, accounting policy, financial reporting, and special projects, with exposure to more complex areas like derivatives and consolidations.
We are open on industry and would absolutely consider someone coming straight out of public accounting if the technical skill set is there.
SkyWater Search Partners is exclusively retained by Heggies Pizza, a fast-growing, privately held Midwest food manufacturer, on a Senior Finance Manager search.
This isn’t just another finance leadership role. It’s an opportunity to join a company that has built an incredibly loyal customer following, is expanding across major retail channels, and is investing heavily in its systems, processes, and financial infrastructure to support its next phase of growth.
The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a key business partner across accounting, FP&A, and operations, leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, pricing analysis, and operational decision support. This role will have the opportunity to influence how the business scales over the coming years.
We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within manufacturing. Food manufacturing or CPG experience is highly preferred, along with a hands-on leadership style and a passion for partnering with operations to drive better business decisions.
Our client, a market-leading global manufacturer and recognized leader within its industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function and oversee a team of accounting professionals.
This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll have a direct impact on process improvement, automation initiatives, and the continued evolution of a critical finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day accounts payable operations and developing a team of AP professionals
Supporting accounting activities including reconciliations and journal entries
Partnering closely with procurement, operations, and finance leaders across the organization
Supporting sales and use tax compliance efforts
Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, scalability, and stronger controls
Qualified candidates will bring:
Leadership experience managing AP or shared services teams
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls
General accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entries
Experience within a manufacturing or complex operational environment
ERP experience; Oracle experience is a plus
A track record of driving process improvements, automation, or system enhancements
What sets this opportunity apart is the ability to influence meaningful change within a large, established organization while maintaining visibility with senior finance leadership. The company offers strong long-term growth potential, a collaborative culture, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
SkyWater Search Partners is thrilled to be partnering with one of our longest-standing Minnesota-based clients on this exciting newly created leadership opportunity. Our client is a global, publicly traded manufacturer with a strong financial foundation, a history of consistent growth, and an outstanding reputation for operational excellence and innovation. As the business continues to expand, they are making meaningful investments in their finance organization to better support future growth.
This is not a traditional finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to build a capability that does not exist today. The Director of Operations & Supply Chain Finance will play a critical role in transforming how the organization forecasts demand, manages inventory, allocates working capital, and partners with operations to drive smarter, faster business decisions. The mission is to move the business from reacting to issues after they occur to anticipating them through predictive analytics, strategic planning, and proactive financial leadership.
Leading a team of approximately 12 to 15 finance professionals, this individual will serve as the trusted finance partner to Operations leadership, providing insight, challenging assumptions, and influencing key business decisions. Responsibilities span forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling, inventory optimization, KPI development, productivity initiatives, and working capital management, all with the goal of improving operational performance and creating long-term enterprise value.
This role offers exceptional visibility across the organization and the rare opportunity to build a best-in-class Operations & Supply Chain Finance function from the ground up. While the vision for the role is ambitious, the path to success is still being defined, making it an ideal opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building new capabilities, and wants to leave a lasting impact on a growing global organization.
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