SkyWater Search Partners is thrilled to be partnering with one of our longest-standing Minnesota-based clients on this exciting newly created leadership opportunity. Our client is a global, publicly traded manufacturer with a strong financial foundation, a history of consistent growth, and an outstanding reputation for operational excellence and innovation. As the business continues to expand, they are making meaningful investments in their finance organization to better support future growth.
This is not a traditional finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to build a capability that does not exist today. The Director of Operations & Supply Chain Finance will play a critical role in transforming how the organization forecasts demand, manages inventory, allocates working capital, and partners with operations to drive smarter, faster business decisions. The mission is to move the business from reacting to issues after they occur to anticipating them through predictive analytics, strategic planning, and proactive financial leadership.
Leading a team of approximately 12 to 15 finance professionals, this individual will serve as the trusted finance partner to Operations leadership, providing insight, challenging assumptions, and influencing key business decisions. Responsibilities span forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling, inventory optimization, KPI development, productivity initiatives, and working capital management, all with the goal of improving operational performance and creating long-term enterprise value.
This role offers exceptional visibility across the organization and the rare opportunity to build a best-in-class Operations & Supply Chain Finance function from the ground up. While the vision for the role is ambitious, the path to success is still being defined, making it an ideal opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building new capabilities, and wants to leave a lasting impact on a growing global organization.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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