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.
Senior Manager / Director, M&A A rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar public company is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of M&A to lead post-acquisition integration efforts across its growing portfolio. This newly created role offers high visibility, direct collaboration with the C-Suite, and the opportunity to shape the organization’s long-term M&A strategy. You’ll partner closely with Corporate Development and Accounting leadership to ensure seamless integration, strong financial controls, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
If this is something you’d be interested in learning more about, please apply today!
Why Join:
Play a key leadership role in the integration of newly acquired businesses across a rapidly growing organization.
Work directly with the C-Suite, Corporate Controller, and Corporate Development teams on high-impact M&A initiatives.
Join a company with strong financial performance, continuous acquisitive activity, and long-term growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid schedule.
The ideal candidate has…
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Significant experience in post-acquisition integration, ideally within a large, complex corporate environment.
Strong project management capabilities and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving setting.
Executive presence with the confidence to partner directly with senior leadership.
High initiative, strong communication skills, and a track record of driving results.
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.
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.
SkyWater is excited to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned company that truly treats its people like family. They’ve built a strong reputation for doing things the right way, with integrity, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to their employees’ success.
They’re adding a Senior Corporate Accountant to their team, and it’s a great opportunity for someone who loves variety in their work, enjoys collaborating across teams, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. If you’re looking for a stable company with strong leadership, great values, and a place where your work really matters, this one’s worth a closer look.
I’m currently partnering with a global, publicly traded leader in the industrial/manufacturing space that is looking to add a Manager of External Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to their growing finance team! This role is perfect for someone who wants to leverage their public accounting foundation (Big 4 or large public company experience) to step into a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
? What makes this role exciting: 1. Lead the quarterly external reporting process and draft SEC filings 2. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations & Business Unit CFOs 3. Tackle complex technical accounting matters including acquisitions, divestitures, and new accounting standards 4. Opportunity to mentor and review junior team members 5. Chance to drive process improvements and use technology/tools to streamline reporting
? Ideal Background: 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience CPA Required Public accounting and/or large US public company experience
I’m partnering with a good client of mine to fill a Senior Manager of Accounting role. It’s open due to an internal promotion, as is customary in this org as their entire accounting org is rotational in nature. We’ve done a ton of work with this CAO, having placed 10 people here in the last couple years. This role will report to someone who we placed earlier this year, and will have a primary M&A focus. This global organization has doubled in size the last decade and continues to grow organically and through acquisition. They are located downtown and offer an extremely flexible schedule.
Have you ever wanted to take a company through an IPO while having direct involvement in process improvement, operating efficiency, hiring and organic/inorganic growth? Keep reading!
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing PE-backed org in a leadership role that will inherit a team we helped build. This company is set to go public in the next few years and are continually seeking professionals who want to gain a wide scope of experiences in short order.
The Senior Accounting Manager will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller (who we also placed) and be focused on general controllership (month-end-close, operational accounting, cross-functional work with FP&A.)
Ideal qualifications:
8+ years of accounting experience
Currently in or prior experience with top-10 public accounting firm
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a global manufacturing company to help them identify a Finance Lead to join their growing team.The Finance Lead is a key position responsible for supporting and driving both operational and financial performance within the organization. This individual will oversee financial planning and analysis related to direct material expenditure, inventory, and supply chain activities. In addition to monitoring financial targets, the Finance Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, influence strategic decisions, and implement initiatives designed to enhance profitability, efficiency, and growth.
We’re excited to be partnering with a long-time client as they continue to grow their finance team! This global, publicly traded company has been a leader in its industry for more than a century, with consistent year-over-year growth and even more expansion on the horizon as they move into 2026. In this role, you’ll have high visibility across the business, work closely with leadership, and be a trusted partner in delivering the financial insights that steer strategy and impact decisions.
Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities metro- this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 remote days)
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field (required)
MBA or CPA (preferred, not required)
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with ERP and BI tools a plus
Proven ability to partner with business leaders and provide actionable insights
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must have experience supporting marketing and R&D teams
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