A new client of ours, a growing corporate finance boutique, is looking to hire a Full-Time Investment Banking Analyst to support M&A and capital raising in renewable fuels and agribusiness. This team offers direct senior exposure, hands-on deal work, and the ability to truly shape your career trajectory.
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Senior Finance Manager
Incredibly unique strategic finance leadership role for a growing CPG org near Madison, Wisconsin. This is with a company that has a track record of hiring up-and-coming talent and stretching them into leadership roles — if you’ve ever wanted to be CFO, this is the place to get the right experience.
Our client is seeking someone who can own the entire P&L, lead a team, present to the board, and build processes/models from scratch. This will be heavily involved in commercial finance/partnership across the sales organization as well, so will have a direct hand in driving revenue growth and optimizing company results. The organization has Fortune 500 leadership across the board and high standards for the talent they hire.
They have an incredibly meritocratic, highly collaborative culture and you’ll work under a CFO who is a high-EQ leader that is heavily focused on growing and mentoring his team. You would be second-in-command for the entire finance org so from a visibility and growth perspective, it does not get better than this.
The best part? I’m looking for up-and-comers for this. The ideal candidate will have either public company FLDP/rotational program OR PE-backed FP&A experience, and currently be a Finance Manager who is looking to take the next step up.
Senior Treasury Analyst
SkyWater is excited to partner with a fast growing multifamily real estate development, construction, and property management firm with a nation-wide reach. To date, this company has developed over 70 apartment complexes (10,000 + units) across nearly 10 states – and given the company’s outlook, that number will grow significantly in the years to come. They are looking to add a Senior Treasury Analyst to their team as they build out a Minnesota office. This role reports to the Corporate Controller.
VP, Head of Business Development
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to partner with a $1B AUM leading Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor to find a new strategic Head of Business Development.
This executive will be responsible for spearheading national recruiting efforts for the firm and strategically managing the firm’s growth plans and firm-wide recruitment strategy.
This highly visible role will report directly to the President of the firm and will be responsible for the full cycle recruitment process-from building the pipeline to closing advisor recruits. This person is expected to travel throughout the country building relationships with advisors at competing IBD firms.
This person will also lead the management and retainment of breakaways and hybrids that may be open to a chance in affiliation.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience attracting and retaining advisor/advisor team recruits, particularly from the IBD space. A strong grasp of the current advisor landscape including advisor needs, demands, industry trends and hot button topics is a key to success.
This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit, competitive drive with active engagement and an appetite for grwoth.
If interested, please apply or send your details to: jamende@skywatersearch.com
Finance Manager
I am partnering with an established manufacturing company to help them identify a Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager will drive financial excellence, shape strategic decision-making, and lead a talented team within a dynamic, growth-focused organization.
In this role, you’ll oversee complex accounting functions, ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting, and deliver insights that directly influence company performance and long-term success. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll guide the month-end and year-end close processes, lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, and support audits and compliance efforts.
This is a hands-on leadership role with visibility across the organization, ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys translating data into strategy.
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.
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
