We’re partnering with a Private Equity backed manufacturing company to find their next Controller. This is a highly visible role supporting a growing business unit and partnering with leaders across the broader organization.
If you’re a hands on manufacturing accounting leader who enjoys shaping processes, leading the close, and partnering with different divisions, apply today!
We’ve been engaged by a dynamic construction organization with a top-tier finance and accounting team to identify a newly added accounting manager – but this isn’t your typical accounting manager role. This person will be a “corporate mercenary” involved in operational accounting, M&A integrations, FP&A and operational cross-functional work, and special projects focused on value creation/process improvement.
The organization is growing quickly both organically and through acquisitions and there is tons of interesting work to be done. This is a fantastic role to build leadership skillsets, take ownership over significant parts of the business, and see/do a variety of things in a short amount of time. The role reports to a Controller we’ve known for years who is a high-EQ leader with a track record of developing talent, and also has a Big 4 & top-tier consulting background.
Ideal candidates have 5+ years of exeprience, ideally a Big 4 accounting foundation, and experience with M&A integration and complex accounting issues. CPA preferred.
We are working with a $1B Midwestern asset manager who is seeking its first dedicated Institutional Sales Director to accelerate the firm’s expansion into the consultant and institutional investor market. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to build an institutional presence for a respected, performance-driven investment firm with long-standing PM leadership and a strong retail foundation.
As the inaugural salesperson, you will shape the go-to-market strategy, develop consultant and allocator relationships, and drive new mandates across the U.S. You’ll partner closely with senior portfolio managers, gain deep insight into high-quality core equity strategies and play a pivotal role in elevating the firm’s institutional visibility.
What Sets This Apart:
Wide-open territory. Direct PM access. Thoughtful compensation with strong performance upside. Meaningful runway to build something lasting.
***We are looking for Mid-West based candidates only at this time
If interested, please apply or send your details to: jamende@skywatersearch.com
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!
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.
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.
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
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new finance team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong CFO and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
Join a leading middle-market platform that is growing their financial due diligence practice! Are you in Big 4/Tier-1 deals advisory but find yourself tired of the bureaucracy, red tape, and sub-par bonuses? Keep reading.
This firm has a phenomenal track record of being on the front-lines of deal activity — with a strong network, long-standing leaders and a best-in-class reputation in the market, it’s one of the best places to get exposure across middle market M&A. The FDD group is entrepreneurial, agile, and provides a clear path to leadership that larger firms can’t offer.
We are seeking 3-6 year FDD professionals, ideally with 3+ years in FDD experience from a top audit or consulting firm. CPA Strongly prefered.
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