Controller

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49716

I’m excited to partner with a long time candidate turned client who is the CFO of a well known retail chain looking to hire a Controller. The role is newly created and this person will own the entire accounting function (team of 15) and focused on operational accounting.

Must have retail experience and a track record of leading a team as we are looking for someone with strong leadership skills to be able to hit the ground running. 
 

This is a stable company where there aren’t “fires to put out” and we are looking for a leader who loves collaboration as this is a fully onsite role. If you’re looking to find a long term home and be part of a well run organization I’d love to hear from you.

Manager of Accounting

  • Location: University Park, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49708

Accounting Manager Opportunity – Manufacturing Industry

A dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing company (multi-billion in revenue) is hiring an Accounting Manager to join their corporate finance team. See more below:

  • Flexible, hybrid structure.
  • Company is in acquisition mode with a strong leadership team and long-term growth strategy.
  • This position offers exposure to multiple departments and business units — ideal for someone who thrives in a visible, collaborative environment.

This is a great next step for someone looking to move into a high-impact role with a successful, acquisitive company that values talent and rewards performance.

The ideal candidate for this role has… 

  • 4+ years of experience 
  • Experience in public accounting (Big-4 preferred) – either sitting in public or with a foundation there
  • CPA (preferred) 

Controller

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49703

We’re partnering with a CFO we’ve known for years who has been with the business for almost a decade and built the team from scratch. They are now at a point where they’ve stabilized the business and are investing in a Controller (newly created) to take over the team he has built and lead the entire accounting function. This role is best for someone looking for a long term home with a strong team in place. No need to ‘put out fires’ and be a technical accounting expert as this is an operational accounting leadership role.  

Details:

  • Stable, US subsidiary of a global public company
  • Ownership of all day-to-day Operational Accounting
  • Managing a team of 15 and reporting directly to the CFO
  • Great work/life balance – the company and team are stable, so no need to ‘put out fires’
  • Competitive base comp, bonus, and 401K
  • Located onsite in NW suburbs

Ideal Candidate:

  • 10-15+ years accounting experience with at least 2 years of Management experience
  • Retail or multi-site manufacturing experience with strong inventory accounting background
  • Had led a team of at least 5 people

Finance Director

  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49652

SkyWater Search Partners is thrilled to be retained by our client, a services company, to find a Finance Director for one of its largest divisions. This group has experienced significant growth both organically and through acquisitions. As the company continues to expand, we’re looking for a Finance Director to support that growth by leveraging technology to analyze data and drive strategic business decisions through financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be inherently curious, a strategic big-picture thinker, and someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves. We’re looking for someone who’s forward-thinking and always looking for ways to improve, innovate, and stay ahead.  This position is based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area and offers hybrid work flexibility.  
 

Senior Accountant – Shared Services (Hybrid)

  • Location: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49604

SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with an industry leading manufacturing company that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the company’s financial operations related to revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), commissions, invoicing, sales tax, and audits. This role serves as a cross-functional liaison, supporting Sales, Client Services, Finance, and external partners to ensure smooth and accurate financial reporting within the Shared Services model.
 

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49533

SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a global organization to help them identify a Senior Internal Auditor to join their growing team. As the Senior Auditor, you will conduct comprehensive audits at domestic and international locations, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, compliance with accounting standards, and alignment with corporate policies and regulations. You’ll collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement in audit practices and support strategic risk mitigation efforts across the organization.

Staff Accountant- HYBRID

  • Location: St Cloud, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49498

One of our favorite clients is hiring for a staff accountant out of their St. Cloud, MN office! This is a fast-growing, PE-backed, manufacturing company with a fantastic industry reputation. As a firm, we have worked with them for years- and we cannot speak highly enough of the team, mission, and culture.

They are looking for someone with at two to three years of accounting experience, a passion for process improvement, and a proactive mindset. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your ideas will be valued, and where there’s real opportunity to grow your career.

 

Accounting Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49241

We’re working with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar public company to find an experienced Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career. This is a high-impact opportunity with a successful and acquisitive organization that values its people and rewards performance. If you’re looking to grow with a financially strong, expanding company—where you’ll be surrounded by smart, collaborative professionals who support each other—we’d love to hear from you!

 

Senior Tax Associate

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49187

Growing hedge fund is adding to their tax team due to growth! Highly sophisticated business that is looking to add to their tax team — this will have extensive C-suite interfacing, be involved in overall strategy and performance improvement firm-wide and benefit from cross-functional exposure across the organization.

Hybrid work environment, unlimited PTO, and above market compensation are just a few of the highlights. 

Ideal candidates have 3-7 years of public accounting tax experience serving asset management/financial services clients or are currently working at a PE firm/Hedge fund. CPA strongly preferred.

Senior Accountant – Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #49183

Have you wanted to get into the M&A space, with no idea how?

Then look no further – I have your next role!

I’m excited to be partnering with one of my favorite hiring managers (I’ve known her for 10+ years) to add an M&A Senior Accountant to her team!

– Newly created role.

– Spear-heading opening balance sheet and acquisition accounting for all acquisitions (LOTS in the future!)

– Helping integrate acquired entities.

If you’re a public accountant fed up with busy season hours, this one is for you – prime opportunity for someone looking to leave public!

Give me a shout if you want to hear more – it’s going to go fast! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025

Please note that relocation is not an option and we are only exploring local candidates.

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