Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Controller

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51906

We’re been fully retained by a private equity-backed company with a long history, a lot of heart, and a caring leadership team to find their next Controller. The business is entering a major growth phase, targeting 5x growth, while being incredibly intentional about culture, collaboration, and bringing in people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

They’re hiring a Controller because they want more than someone to keep the lights on. They want energy, curiosity, and pride in the work. This role is for someone who wants to build, improve, and be part of the story going forward, not just maintain what already exists.

Hard skills matter and an active CPA is a must. But the intangibles matter just as much. Leadership is looking for someone who is passionate, curious, growth-oriented, low ego, and excited by change. This is an opportunity to have a real voice, make an impact early, and help shape what the next chapter looks like.

The role is fully on-site with regular time spent partnering with a manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, visible role within a collaborative leadership team that values showing up, doing great work, and enjoying the people you work with along the way.

If interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Location: Hopkins
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51897

The Senior Corporate Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial leadership through reliable reporting, analysis, and process improvement. This position partners closely with finance leadership and operational teams to ensure financial integrity, support planning initiatives, and strengthen accounting operations across the organization.

This position offers hands-on exposure to core accounting and finance functions, including reporting, forecasting, cash management, and systems optimization. The role reports directly to the CFO and is designed with a clear progression to Accounting Manager.
 

Controller

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51867

I’m excited to be exclusively working on a Controller search that will really resonate with the operational accounting crowd.

This role is for someone who thrives in the day-to-day of accounting and genuinely enjoys making things run better. Clean closes, solid processes, fewer surprises, and a team that gets stronger over time.

The company is PE-backed and has already completed a Sage Intacct implementation. The focus now is execution, consistency, and operational excellence. The accounting itself is straightforward, but the impact during this phase of transformation is immediate and meaningful.

The role is tied to the south metro, but candidates anywhere in the Twin Cities are fair game. In-office needs are heavier at the beginning and ease up once things are running smoothly, typically landing at one to two days per week, at most.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025

Accounting Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51827

We’re partnering with a manufacturing company  in the Twin Cities that looking to hire a Senior Accounting Manager to their team. This role will be key in helping the senior leadership build out the accounting process and procedures for the company. 

This Senior Accounting Manager will serve as the technical accounting and government-compliance lead, owning complex accounting issues and assist senior leadership with 

Why this role! 
• High-visibility role with a lot of growth opportunities 
• Direct impact on how accounting is built and scaled
• Equity opportunities 
• Sustainable work/life (typically 45–50/week)

If interested, please apply today! 

Controller

  • Location: Blaine, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51826

Location: Blaine, MN
Comp: up to 130K + Bonus potential

We are partnering with a fast growing manufacturing company to identify a Site Controller for one of its core operating locations in Minnesota

This role is responsible for the full accounting and operational finance oversight at the site. The position works closely with plant leadership and the CFO to drive visibility, discipline, and scalable processes as the business grows.

Why this opportunity

  • High visibility to CFO and ownership
  • True site ownership and autonomy
  • Growth runway as the company scales

If interested in learning more, please apply today! 

Finance Manager

  • Location: Savage
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51819

We are partnering with a global consumer-focused organization to help them identify a Finance Manager to partner closely with executive leadership and help guide financial decision-making. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and blends strategic planning, operational finance, and global reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate will operate as a financial thought partner across the business, supporting growth initiatives while maintaining strong financial discipline across an international footprint.

This position works closely with leaders across the organization to improve profitability, forecast performance, and support long-term value creation.

Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51808

Opportunity to join one of the largest privately-held logistics organizations in the US and make a meaningful impact on the accounting and finance organization!

This is a company we have placed over 10 people with, including key leaders in their accounting/finance org. From a culture perspective, they are second to none — collaborative, meritocratic, no-ego environment, and offer phenomenal work-life-balance and flexibility. They are mostly remote but also have an office near Chicago.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to be focused on general controllership and operational accounting, with an emphasis on fixed assets and leases. Strong knowledge in ASC 842 will be key, and you can expect to be directly involved in process improvement initiatives, cross-functional work with other parts of the business, and partner with leadership to understand key drivers of the business.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within Logistics or adjacent industries, strong knowledge of ASC 842, and a collaborative, people-first mentality. CPA preferred, but not required.

Sound like you? Apply for consideration, or reach out directly to tehlen@skywatersearch.com with an updated copy of your resume.

This role is not currently offering sponsorship or supporting relocation.

Global Corporate Controller

  • Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51763

SkyWater SkyWater is excited to officially launch a Global Controller search with a privately held industrial technology manufacturer headquartered in Bloomington, MN. This is a newly created, high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO, designed to unify and elevate accounting operations across a growing global footprint that includes the U.S., U.K., France, India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Following a successful divestiture from a Fortune 100 parent, the company is entering an ambitious growth phase fueled by acquisitions and expanding international operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The Global Controller will lead controllers and accounting teams across multiple countries, establish standardized global accounting practices, streamline close and reporting processes, and play a key role in integrating newly acquired entities (including Houston and Saudi Arabia).

Success in year one will include faster closes, consistent global policies, seamless acquisition integration, and stronger alignment across international teams. This is a rare opportunity to build global infrastructure from the ground up within a privately held organization known for strong leadership, an empowering culture, and long-term growth vision.

This is a high-visibility role with meaningful CFO exposure. If you’re a CPA with global manufacturing leadership experience and Big 4 roots, this is your opportunity to drive real impact on a global scale.

Client Analytics & Relationship Analyst

  • Location: St. Paul , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51762

We are working with a local private $12B+ firm to help build out their Intermediary Distribution team.

This person will play a critical role as a liaison between the firm and its relationships with financial advisors, banks, consultants and external professionals working alongside the VP of Investor Relations. This role will have a heavy focus on financial data and analytics to enhance service. 

Products include Mutual Funds, ETFs, Private Funds and Separately Managed Accounts.

We are looking for someone who can help create client service plans, provide support and marketing materials, answer questions and plan seminars. 

Investment knowledge and strong salesforce experience desired. 

FINRA Series 7 & 63 or ability to obtain strongly desired.

Hybrid with great culture and benefits.

Corporate Controller

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51722

Corporate Controller – Manufacturing Organization – Hybrid

A fast-growing, private equity–backed manufacturing organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale the accounting function during a period of significant growth. This is a highly visible role within a dynamic, company reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while serving as a key business partner to senior leadership and board of directors.
 

If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!
 

Why Join:
Own and lead the accounting function for a PE-backed organization with strong momentum.

High-impact, highly visible role partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors.

Opportunity to build, optimize, and standardize processes across a multi-entity environment, including acquisitions.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus eligibility, strong 401(k), and comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

The ideal candidate for this role has:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

CPA with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams.

Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for process improvement and scalable solutions.

Public accounting background preferred; private equity–backed experience a plus.

 

Key Responsibilities:
Own and lead all accounting and control activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Manage the monthly close process in partnership with FP&A, department leaders, and external accounting resources.

Oversee general accounting, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.

Establish, maintain, and enhance formal internal control policies and procedures.

Coordinate and oversee external audits, serving as the primary liaison with audit firms.

Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and special projects for management and the Board of Directors..

Set up reporting processes for newly acquired entities and manage purchase accounting, including opening balance sheets and fair value assessments.

Drive change management initiatives to streamline and consolidate accounting operations across multiple divisions.

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