A local non-profit organization with a $3B+ portfolio of sophisticated public and private investments is looking to add a Director of Operations to their small, collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist with all accounting aspects covering the life cycle of the firm’s investments.
The person will work side by side with senior leadership and will be involved in onboarding new investments, including the determination of appropriate US GAAP accounting treatment and reporting needs for investments. The candidate will participate and guide financial audits, ensure accurate investment capture of all transactions into the firm’s software.
*on-site 3 days a week, downtown Minneapolis
If you’re interested in hearing more, please reach out to jamende@skywatersearch.com
The company has competitive pay and fantastic benefits
SkyWater Search has partnered with a well-established insurance brokerage that is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Lines Account Executive to join their team. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, servicing multi-line commercial accounts, and supporting new business while upholding exceptional service standards.
This position is fully-remote, but does have monthly travel to the company office in California for team meetings
Long-time SkyWater client looking to add a new leader to the business — This firm is a boutique M&A/PE Advisory firm that has experienced significant growth in the last 4 years — they are actively building out new services lines and offerings. Unmatched culture, meritocratic promotion, and entrepreneurial environment.
We are looking for a senior manager for what the firm calls their “FinOps” group. This person will be a high-level executor for office of the CFO/Controller projects for middle market PE-backed organizations.
The ideal candidate is someone who has private equity controllership/CFO/Finance experience, skilled in value creation and portco optimization/growth.
7-15 years of experience is ideal, CPA preferred. Prior management consulting experience is a plus.
Come join a quickly expanding organization set to IPO in the next few years. We are looking for a senior accountant to join the corporate controllership team focused on operational accounting, FP&A, optimizing new data analytics tools, and overall process improvement and value creation through the accounting function.
This reports directly to someone we placed in the organization 1 year ago — they have already been promoted and are continuing to build their team. If you want to be CFO or Controller one day this is the perfect role for you.
Ideal candidates have foundations in public accounting (audit) and their CPA certification.
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
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.
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)
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!
Senior Associate/Director – Alternative Investments
SkyWater is pleased to be representing our client, a Twin Cities-based boutique alternative investment firm, in identifying the firm’s next hire. This high-visibility role offers broad exposure across financial planning, accounting, cash management, ad hoc financial analysis, and strategic projects, and will involve daily, direct collaboration with the firm’s senior leadership.
– 5–10 years of experience in private equity, real estate investment, or asset management
– Experience across FP&A, accounting, and operational finance
– Deep understanding of investment management, deal structures, and waterfall modeling
– Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and safeguarding confidential information
– Strong attention to detail, high level of resourcefulness, and unquestionable integrity and discretion
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.
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