SkyWater is partnering with a client of ours in the professional services space on a Payroll Manager search. This is a leadership role focused on improving payroll processes, driving best practices, and serving as the internal Workday expert. You will lead a team of 8 and work directly with the CFO. The role requires someone who can balance accuracy, efficiency, and team leadership in a fast-moving environment.
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Finance Manager
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering exclusively with a long-standing Twin Cities client in the CPG space to hire a finance manager. The company, with over $1.5 billion in revenue, has continued to grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments that offer opportunities to add value, gain exposure to executives, and take on challenges that foster growth, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
VP of Finance
We’re working with a fast-growing, independent marketing agency headquartered in Minneapolis that helps national brands connect authentically with their audiences through storytelling and creative strategy. The team is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and moving fast – expanding service lines, investing in new tools, and gearing up for their next phase of growth.
They’re now looking for a VP of Finance to take ownership of the financial function and help steer the company into its future. This is a leadership seat that blends strategic insight with hands-on execution – perfect for someone who enjoys building structure, modernizing systems, and shaping financial strategy in a creative, high-energy environment.
**ONLY CONSIDERING LOCAL, MINNESOTA-BASED CANDIDATES**
Controller
Controller Opportunity – Manufacturing Industry
A growing, publicly traded manufacturing organization is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations for one of its largest business units. This role offers high visibility, strategic involvement with leadership, and the opportunity to drive financial performance across a dynamic and expanding business. The Controller will oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, providing insights that directly impact operational decision-making, profitability, and strategic growth.
If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!
Why Join:
Play a pivotal role in the financial leadership of a growing, high-impact business unit.
Collaborate directly with senior executives and influence key business decisions.
Opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable, growing company.
Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
The ideal candidate for this role has…
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
9+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SkyWater Search Partners is proud to once again partner with Portico Benefit Services — one of our long-standing clients and one of the most mission-driven organizations we’ve had the pleasure of working with — in their search for a Deputy Chief Finance Officer.
Over the past few years, SkyWater has partnered with the Board of Directors and has helped Portico build out key members of their senior leadership team, including most of the C-suite (CEO, COO, CIO, etc.). The result has been a period of strong cultural alignment, refreshed leadership, and meaningful organizational momentum.
This Deputy CFO will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Finance function, with the intent to succeed the current CFO at the time of her planned retirement.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a mission-driven organization during a transformative era — serving as both a key strategic partner and a hands-on leader across accounting, FP&A, treasury, actuarial, and investment finance.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO will partner closely with executive leadership, Portico’s Board of Trustees, and external financial partners to ensure the organization’s long-term financial health and risk governance.
Assistant Controller
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned organization in the construction space that’s entering an exciting period of modernization and growth. My client is privately held, growing, and they deeply values their people. They offer a collaborative, tight-knit environment with very low turnover, excellent benefits (including 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families), and daily catered lunches. The leadership team is forward-thinking – investing in new systems and structure to support future expansion. This Assistant Controller will serve as the CFO’s right hand, helping lead accounting operations, mentor staff, and play a key role in implementing a new ERP system. This position offers meaningful work-life balance and a defined growth path to a Controller seat as the company scales.
**WILL ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES LOCAL TO MINNESOTA**
Chief Operating Officer
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to partner with a $1B AUM leading Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor to find a new strategic and entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer.
This executive will be responsible for strategically managing the firm’s operations and technology, providing strong and effective leadership to a dedicated team and ensuring success and growth of the organization. The firm has acquired two other B/Ds over the past three years and will continue to look for accretive acquisition to enhance the firm’s portfolio.
This person will play a key defining role in implementing an operations and technology strategy.
This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit, competitive drive with active engagement and an appetite for change.
This role will be based in the Twin Cities with an onsite presence required.
If interested, please apply or send your details to: jamende@skywatersearch.com
Senior Accountant
SkyWater is excited to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned company that truly treats its people like family. They’ve built a strong reputation for doing things the right way, with integrity, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to their employees’ success.
They’re adding a Senior Corporate Accountant to their team, and it’s a great opportunity for someone who loves variety in their work, enjoys collaborating across teams, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. If you’re looking for a stable company with strong leadership, great values, and a place where your work really matters, this one’s worth a closer look.
Senior Manager of Technical Accounting/M&A | Hybrid
I’m partnering with a global, publicly traded organization headquartered in Chicago that’s looking to add a Senior Manager of Technical/M&A to their growing corporate accounting team!
This is a high-visibility role supporting complex transactions, M&A activity, joint ventures, and technical accounting projects. It’s a great opportunity for someone with a Big 4 background and strong GAAP/SEC technical foundation who’s ready to step into a leadership position with executive exposure and room to grow. This company is known for their “rotational nature” between business sectors – so various areas you can get exposed to if you’d want to pivot out of Technical into Corporate Accounting/FP&A!
Ideal Background:
• 7-8 years of Big 4 public accounting + technical accounting
• Experience w/ complex accounting topics – Business Combinations, Mergers/JV, ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 830, ASC 470
• Candidates from Accounting Advisory are highly desirable
• CPA Required
If you think you’d be a fit, please do not hesitate to apply!
Senior Accountant
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new accounting team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong Controller and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
