If you’ve spent the last few years in public accounting and are ready to step into a high-impact industry role, this opportunity is designed for you. We’re looking for an experienced accounting professional to join as an External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager. In this role, you’ll move beyond client service and take ownership of SEC reporting, shape U.S. GAAP policy across the organization, and be a trusted advisor on complex accounting issues. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams like FP&A, Tax, and Treasury, while leading a small team and gaining hands-on experience in global financial consolidation. It’s the ideal next step for someone ready to apply their technical skills in a strategic, forward-looking role within a dynamic organization.
We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and more
401(k) with employer match – Plus profit sharing and access to discounted company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous paid time off – Including 4 weeks vacation, holidays, and personal time off
Wellness program – With access to an on-site corporate fitness center and holistic wellness initiatives
Leadership Flex – Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and balance
Professional development – Company-sponsored leadership training and development programs to support your long-term growth
If you are interested, please apply online or reach out to Lindsay Dubbeldee at SkyWater Search Partners directly – LDubbeldee@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is excited to partner with a prominent manufacturer looking to add a Controller to their team. We are seeking a high-energy, analytically minded controller who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, is naturally curious, tech-savvy, and eager to make a meaningful impact across the organization. This role is reporting to the general manager and is the sole accountant to the company and is open due to an upcoming retirement.
We are partnering with an industry-leading organization to help them identify a talented Finance Manager to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial success of the Company by providing critical financial decision support, performance analysis, and strategic insights. This is a hybrid role based in the Chicago area, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, business partnership skills, and experience working in dynamic environments – We’d love to hear from you!
We are working with a large public company in the city known for developing talent and promoting people from their SEC team into the business. They are looking to add a Staff and Senior to their team due to internal promotions. The last two people in this group moved into finance and operations focused roles.
You’ll report to a sharp leader who has climbed the ranks so well networked internally and a great advocate for their team. Hybrid environment and mostly remote during reporting deadlines to give people flexibility.
If you’re looking to build a career with a profitable and stable/growing business while adding value and working with sharp people who are collaborative and help each other out we’d like to hear from you!
About the Role We’re partnering with an acquisitive, PE-backed mid-sized Manufacturer/Distributor to help them find a Senior Accountant!
Details – Lots of room for growth – Significant ownership over ME-close process – Opportunity to make an impact right away by streamlining and improving processes – Competitive compensation, W/L balance, and a flexible hybrid schedule (3x/week on-site in Western Suburbs)
What We’re Looking For – 5-10yrs of experience – industry agnostic – CPA preferred but not required – Experience with ASC 842 and Sage 100 ERP system highly preferred
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
Our client is a Chicago-metro based organization to help them find a Senior Accountant.
Details: – Well-established organization with a strong mission – Opportunities for future growth – Leading periodic financials, budget, and coordinating with external auditors – Reporting and working directly with strong, stable leadership – Work/Life balance – steady, consistent daily hours
Ideal Profile: – 3+ years of experience – Public or Industry Accounting background, preferably with small to mid-size organizations or non-profits – CPA/CMA or pursuing CPA/CMA a plus
We are partnering with a local consulting firm that serves the lower middle market with a sweet spot of companies with annual revenues between $10-100M. Work is in the office of the CFO so you’ll be exposed to a mix of financial, operational, strategy finance and controllership responsibilities.
Their people focused approach provides their team with a unique work/life balance that is tough to find elsewhere. They are project based and mostly remote (but need to live in the Chicagoland area). Zero overnight travel required.
We are targeting entrepreneurial minded professionals with 5-10 years experience who want to add value and make an impact for their clients. Must have public accounting foundation to be considered.
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to partner with a reputable Commercial Real Estate/ Construction company who is looking to add a strong accountant to their team. It’s an exciting time to join this growing company, and as the Senior Construction accountant you will be integral part of the construction accounting organization, as well as a trusted business partner to the regional construction Vice Presidents. This role will almost be like a “Mini Controller” of sorts for assigned regions. Our ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation of construction industry experience and will be an exceptional communicator.
Please reach out if you’re interested in hearing more – jtenney@skywatersearch.com | 952.592.7196
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