We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in managing accounting activities for a growing, acquisitive organization. This position offers exposure to complex accounting challenges, technical projects, and collaboration with senior finance leaders across multiple entities. The role provides the opportunity to be a strong individual contributor while also partnering with colleagues across a broad portfolio of businesses. This role is fully-remote position (MUST BE LOCAL TO CHICAGO) with occasional quarterly travel!
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Director of Treasury
I am working with a new client of mine that is a well-established, growing organization to help them find a Director of Treasury!
This individual will have the chance to lead a treasury function and put needed processes in place! They will oversee day-to-day treasury operations, manage company-wide liquidity, optimize short-term cash investments, and maintain banking and investment relationships.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will play a critical role in forecasting cash flows, ensuring adequate liquidity, negotiating banking services, and preparing enterprise-level reporting.
If this sounds remotely interesting, do not hesitate to apply! Candidate must be local to IL.
Vice President of Finance
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be conducting a retained search for a Vice President of Finance on behalf of a well-known global leader in their industry. This strategic role oversees a $500M+ business unit and reports directly to the President. The VP of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.
As a key member of the Senior Management Committee, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, partner closely with executive leadership, and drive the financial performance of the region. This highly visible role offers significant influence across corporate strategy, operations, growth initiatives, and M&A activities.
Staff Accountant
This is a great role with a privately owned company that’s been around (and growing) for over 40 years. You’d work directly with the Controller, so there’s a ton of visibility here and even more growth potential.
We’re looking for someone who’s done account reconciliations, fixed assets, WIP, and job costing—and who’s ready to jump in, collaborate with a close-knit team, and take ownership of some impactful projects.
The bonus? Lots of flexibility with your schedule and a team that actually enjoys working together.
Accounting Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid: onsite 2-3 days a week
We are partnering with a rapidly growing architecture firm known for its innovative designs and commitment to excellence. With a portfolio spanning commercial, residential, and institutional project. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Accounting Manager to join the team and support the organizational growth.
My client has an incredible company culture and is offering a great salary, growth potential, and mentorship by a strong leadership team.
If interested, please apply today or email tfrancisco@skywatersearch.com to learn more.
Manager, Technical Accounting
We are partnering with one of Chicago’s most well respected Fortune 500 companies on a high-impact opportunity to find their next Technical Accounting Manager. This company has a track record of retention and advancing high performers throughout the organization and currently investing in their accounting and finance functions.
We are targeting someone with strong Big 4 roots (either audit or advisory) with at least 6 years of experience. Must have large, global public clients, strong technical accounting, and ideally experience with business combinations.
If you’re looking for a company with excellent products, great culture, and one where you can grow your career I’d like to hear from you.
Senior Finance Associate – Hedge Fund
Are you a Big 4 CPA with financial services clients that wants to pivot into a more analytical and data-centric role? This is for you!
A leading Chicago hedge fund is looking to hire an experienced Senior Associate for their fund finance team. The focus of this role will be analytics/reporting for their various funds while working cross-functionally across the broader organization on performance and process initiatives. This role covers sophisticated asset classes and we are looking for an A-player that can dive deep in the weeds and understand the business from day one.
With over $20bn AUM (and quickly growing) there is ample opportunity to grow and expand your career. Don’t wait for another busy season — this one will go fast.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-6 years of experience at a leading public accounting firm with financial institution client-base.
- CPA, or actively pursuing
- Strong communicator with the executive polish to work closely with C-suite and delegate tasks effectively.
Controller
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a local manufacturing company to help them identify a strategic, hands-on Controller to join their growing accounting & finance team.
This role will oversee all accounting and financial operations, and play a key part in financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while also serving as a business partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in financial analysis, cost accounting, and process improvement.
Tax Consultant
SkyWater is excited to be partnering with a local CPA firm here in the Twin Cities as they start thinking about succession planning. What’s cool about this one is the mentorship—there’s a real opportunity to grow quickly, and the path to partnership is much faster than what you’d find at a larger firm.
The managing partners are super down-to-earth and genuinely passionate about what they’ve built over the last 40 years. This isn’t just a tax prep role—it’s true consulting and strategy work. And the best part? You don’t need to already have that experience. They’ll train you and get you there.
It’s a great fit for someone who’s curious, wants to keep growing, and is excited about the idea of building their own book over time. There’s a ton of potential here—comp-wise, skill-wise, and business-wise.
Oh, and the culture? People stick around (10+ year average), the benefits are strong, and the vibe is fun and collaborative.
Financial Controller
We are partnering exclusively with a local not-for-profit who is looking for their first Controller as they continue to grow. This foundation is the only one of it’s kind in their space. This person will be the sole accountant in the organization and report directly to the CEO.
Required experience:
-5+ years of accounting experience including transactional accounting and Board reporting
-Experience in not-for-profit organization
-Start-up mentality
What you’ll receive:
-Competitive salary
-Unlimited PTO
-Professional development opportunities
-Paid benefits
-Work for an organization making an impact
