SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of our longest-standing clients on an exciting Assistant Controller opportunity. This is not a traditional backfill role or one focused on maintaining the status quo. Instead, it is a newly elevated leadership position created to help transform the finance organization into a more strategic, globally integrated function. As the CFO’s right-hand accounting leader, this individual will oversee global accounting while driving enterprise-wide initiatives including an Oracle Fusion implementation, global chart of accounts standardization, shared services development, and acquisition integration. This is a highly visible role offering direct executive exposure, broad organizational influence, and the opportunity to build capabilities that do not exist today within a growing global manufacturing organization.
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer | Minneapolis, MN
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing, institutionally-backed financial services platform based in the Twin Cities to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team.
This firm operates one of the most active and acquisitive financial services consolidation platforms in the country, with over $9 billion in assets under management across 22 partner firms and a portfolio that continues to scale through strategic acquisitions. Backed by a privately funded holding company with a long-term ownership mindset, this is not a traditional corporate environment. It is a high-growth, transaction-oriented business where the CFO will have direct visibility to senior ownership and a meaningful seat at the table as the firm prepares for continued institutional growth – including engagement with major private equity and credit partners.
This is a rare opportunity for a finance leader who wants to step into a true enterprise-level CFO role at a company that is actively scaling, building institutional credibility, and has a strong succession plan in place from an existing, tenured CFO who will support the transition.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you will oversee the full finance and accounting function for the company and its portfolio of firms, leading a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals. This role is both a technical finance seat and a strategic leadership position. You will be responsible for guiding the company through continued acquisitions, building out enterprise-level financial infrastructure, and serving as the primary finance voice to institutional partners, equity groups, and the ownership team. The current CFO is transitioning into a specialized role and will remain in the building as a resource — providing an unusually strong foundation for a new leader stepping in.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all accounting, finance, and reporting functions across the parent entity and its portfolio companies
- Serve as the primary financial liaison to institutional partners, equity groups, and ownership in strategic meetings and presentations
- Drive enterprise financial strategy including forecasting, capital planning, and performance analysis across a multi-entity structure
- Own the acquisition accounting process, including due diligence support, entity integration, and post-close financial management
- Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals
- Build out scalable financial infrastructure and reporting systems as the business grows
- Partner closely with the President and senior leadership on operational and strategic finance initiatives
Qualifications
- CPA required; MBA or additional credentials a plus
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with direct CFO or senior finance leadership experience preferred
- Background in financial services strongly preferred; RIA, insurance, or wealth management industry experience is a significant advantage
- Prior experience with acquisitions, multi-entity structures, and institutional stakeholder management
- Proven ability to lead a finance team and operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership
- Strong communication and executive presence — this person will represent the firm at the highest levels
- Experience with private equity-backed or institutionally-oriented businesses is a plus
- Local to or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro; this is a full-time, in-office role
Controller
Controller
Rochester, MN | Primarily on-site
Salary up to 150K + pension
We are partnering with a large municipal utility in Rochester, MN to hire a Controller to lead a 14-person finance team across general accounting, billing, AP, and collections.
This is a great fit for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys leading a team and diving into the details. The role will be a part of long range financial planning, job costing, regulatory compliance, and assist in a active ERP transition. A clear path to broader finance leadership as the organization continues to invest in its infrastructure and technology.
If interested, apply today!
Senior Accounting Analyst- External Reporting
Do you have 2-4 years of public accounting experience and are starting to feel like this may have been your last busy season?
We’re partnering with a multi-billion-dollar, publicly traded organization to identify a Senior Accountant to join their Minneapolis-based team.
This role sits within a highly visible group responsible for external and regulatory reporting, including SEC filings, financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and partnering with both internal stakeholders and external auditors. It’s a great opportunity to gain exposure to complex accounting matters while building a strong foundation in public company reporting.
What really stands out is the long-term growth potential. This team has a strong track record of developing talent and serving as a stepping stone into broader accounting, finance, and leadership roles throughout the organization.
If you’re looking for your first move out of public accounting and want to join a company where people build long-term careers, this could be a really strong next step.
Staff Accountant
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in Central Minnesota, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, process improvement, and cross-functional business support within a collaborative environment.
Reporting directly to accounting leadership, this individual will play a key role in month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, financial reporting, audit support, budgeting activities, and finance transformation initiatives.
The organization is continuing to invest heavily in its accounting infrastructure and is specifically looking for someone who embraces technology and enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways to work — including leveraging automation and AI tools to improve accounting processes and reporting visibility.
Senior Financial Analyst
We are partnering with a growing insurance organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst to join their expanding finance team in the Twin Cities.
This is a highly visible role supporting enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and strategic decision-making initiatives. The organization is actively investing in finance systems, analytics tools, and reporting capabilities, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes, improving visibility, and influencing business strategy.
Corporate Controller
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a large, privately held, family-owned organization in southwest Minnesota on a senior accounting leadership opportunity with long-term executive growth potential.
This is far more than a traditional Controller role. The organization is seeking a hands-on, low-ego accounting leader who genuinely enjoys building relationships, developing teams, and becoming deeply embedded in the business. Success in this role will require curiosity, humility, and a willingness to spend time in operations, whether that’s walking facilities, understanding field activity, or building credibility with leaders across the organization.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will oversee accounting and financial reporting while serving as a visible business partner across a complex, operationally driven environment. The role also includes exposure to treasury, family office dynamics, long-term strategic planning, and succession-oriented leadership development.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience
- Strong controllership foundation (GAAP, reporting, audit, internal controls)
- Experience within manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, or other operationally intensive environments
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams
- Strong business partnering and communication skills
- A collaborative, grounded leadership style
This opportunity is based in southwest Minnesota, approximately two hours from the Twin Cities, and requires a consistent on-site presence.
If you are looking for a meaningful leadership opportunity within a values-driven, relationship-oriented organization where you can make a long-term impact, I would love to connect!
CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
Billing Coordinator
We’re partnering with a highly regarded, AmLaw 200 law firm to identify a Billing Coordinator to join their New York office. This is a great opportunity to step into a stable, well-established firm with strong financial performance, long-tenured employees, and a collaborative, professional environment.
This team is known for being well-run and supportive, with strong partnership between billing, accounting, and attorneys. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys ownership of their work and wants to build a long-term career within a reputable firm.
You’ll have the chance to take ownership of the billing process end-to-end within a well-structured environment that has established systems and processes in place—this is not a chaotic or build-from-scratch situation.
Due Diligence Manager
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a well-established alternative investment due diligence firm based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to identify a Due Diligence Manager or Analyst to join their growing team.
This firm has been a recognized leader in retail alternative investment due diligence since 2006, serving hundreds of broker-dealer and wealth advisory clients across the country. With a tight-knit team that has deep institutional tenure – many members with 15+ years at the firm – they operate with a collaborative, low-ego culture that sets them apart from the more bureaucratic, law firm-based competitors in this space. They are experiencing the strongest business growth in their history and are adding horsepower to keep pace.
This is a compelling opportunity for a CPA or finance professional who wants to step into intellectually rigorous, high-impact work within alternative investments – without the grind of billable hours or the siloed nature of traditional accounting roles.
The Opportunity
As a Due Diligence Manager or Analyst, you will take ownership of financial due diligence review projects across a broad universe of alternative investment programs, including real estate, oil and gas, and other non-traded products. You will analyze sponsor financials, evaluate complex product structures, and deliver clear, well-written reports that help wealth managers make confident investment decisions on behalf of their clients. This role is approximately 80% deep analytical work and 20% client interaction — ideal for someone who leads with intellectual curiosity and strong writing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage due diligence review projects from intake through final report delivery
- Assess sponsor financial health, prior performance, internal controls, and overall program quality through operational due diligence
- Review audited and interim financial statements, management-prepared schedules, financial models, industry research, and third-party documents
- Evaluate complex product structures to identify and prioritize material risks
- Compose technical due diligence reports and deliver client recommendations both in writing and verbally
- Assess program performance relative to peers and current market conditions
- Represent the firm at industry conferences and client meetings as needed
Qualifications
- CPA license strongly preferred (active or willing to reactivate); CFA or CAIA a plus
- 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, or alternative investment analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills with an inquisitive, critical-thinking mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — this role involves a substantial amount of report writing and client-facing work
- Ability to manage multiple review projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
- Genuine passion for capital markets and/or the financial services industry
Accounting Manager
We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire an Accounting Manager to help build and scale the accounting function.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on owning core accounting processes today while helping establish the structure, reporting discipline, and controls needed for a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization.
