Controller

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45661
  • Salary: 150000

We’re excited to partner with a family-owned company based downtown looking for a Controller to replace a highly respected individual who is retiring.

This role reports to an exceptional and authentic CFO with a people-first mentality. This role is ideal for a sophisticated professional who can enhance and implement processes, procedures, and best practices and thrives in a decision-making environment with minimal red tape. You’d own the entire accounting function in a fast-paced environment with global oversight while leading a team of 4-6 direct reports.

They have an impressive growth story, so if you’re entrepreneurial and want to bring your passion to an organization committed to excellence and growth, this might be the role for you!
 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA desired
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Targeting 10+ years experience. 
  • Hybrid role, in-office 3x per week

Accountant

  • Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45531
  • Salary: 60000

SkyWater is partnering with a growing Financial Services company. They are looking to add an Accountant to their expanding team, as this position is newly created due to company growth. You’ll get to be part of an amazing team and have a variety of duties. If you have two or more years of accounting experience and want to be part of a stable and growing company, apply today to learn more!

Senior Associate – SEC/Technical and Controllership

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45324
  • Salary: 90000

Overview

We are partnering with a long time client where we’ve placed several people at so know the team and culture well. This opportunity is best for those looking for a CFO or CAO track as you’ll be exposed to everything needed to accelerate your career. Work includes, but isn’t limited to, strategic accounting, IPO readiness, general controllership, system implementations, project management, financial reporting, technical accounting and FP&A with Chicago’s more prominent companies (public and high growth private/PE backed). 

Everyone we’ve placed is still with the company and mostly touts their high performance culture, investment in personal and professional development and variety of work. You’ll work less hours than you would in public accounting, make more money and get to actually do the work and lead initiatives instead of just auditing and advising as they don’t have audit services – therefore no independence issues. 

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 3-5 years public accounting and/ or corporate accounting in large publicly traded companies
  • CPA preferred
  • Proven track of career progression
  • Communicates well at all levels, with internal and external stakeholders
  • Enthusiastic attitude, ability to pivot and motivation to grow professionally and personally

Lead Accountant

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45321
  • Salary: 110000

We are working with a multi-billion dollar global public company with aggressive growth plans, both organically and through acquisitions, to find a strong Lead Accountant who will work on general accounting, share-based compensation, debt & equity, and other complex areas. They are a fintech company that invests in its people, processes, and systems and has a progressive culture. It is a fully hybrid environment with a beautiful office to go to, and onsite 2-4x/week. 

We are looking for someone who enjoys change management, adding value, creating efficiencies, and helping to build a world-class technical accounting function. You’ll report to a sharp leader and be their right hand. This rotational role will be used as a feeder to the broader business. 

If you’d like to join a forward-thinking, collaborative culture and take your experiences to continue to build upon a strong foundation, I’d like to learn more about you and share details on this opportunity!

CFO Services – Accounting Advisory (Associate-Manager)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45255
  • Salary: 120000

We have partnered with a well known Global management consulting firm where we’ve placed 12 people in their CFO Services / Private Equity Accounting Advisory practice so know the team/culture well. This group is driving heavy growth for the firm and is entrepreneurial in nature so you’ll be surrounded by sharp and motivated people that will help you develop personally and professionally. The team currently has ~100 professionals with half in Chicago and the other half spread out throughout the United States. 

They have ABOVE market compensation and if you’re in public accounting you’ll make at least double what you make if you’re currently in public accounting (audit), and ~50% more if you’re in deals/M&A. Work includes post transaction accounting advisory for SEC filings, spin-offs, IPO’s and SPAC’s in addition to interim management (Controller/CFO).

Looking to hire at Associate through Manager levels targeting Big 4 or Tier 1 public accounting backgrounds in audit, accounting advisory, deals or other M&A related functions. Will also look at candidates in industry who are looking for something faster paced with higher growth!

Corporate Controller

  • Location: Chanhassen, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45243
  • Salary: 170000

SkyWater is partnering with the CFO of a $1B Minnesota based company who is looking to add a Corporate Controller. This company is a leader in their Industry, and they are known for having an amazing corporate culture as well as a quality product! If you are an Accounting leader who is motivated to find a stable “home” where you can grow professionally under the mentorship of an awesome executive leadership team, this could be a great opportunity for you to explore. Please submit your resume for consideration, or contact Lindsay Dubbeldee @LDubbeldee@skywatersearch.com for more details.
 

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45233
  • Salary: 85000

Title: Senior Tax Analyst
Location: Plymouth, MN
Hybrid: onsite 3 days a week
Salary range: up to $120,000

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Analyst to join a leading manufacturing company based in Plymouth, MN.

The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of tax regulations, providing valuable insights, and supporting the company’s strategic tax planning initiatives.

This position requires a seasoned tax professional with in-depth knowledge and experience in both federal and state tax matters.

Our client is looking to start interviewing immediately! If interested, please apply today! 

Senior Accountant

  • Location: Chicago , Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45186
  • Salary: 85000

We are teaming up with a company that has grown swiftly in the retail space. Our intention is to identify a Senior Accountant to work directly alongside the controller. 

The ideal candidate for this position is one who is motivated, entrepreneurial, and has the ability to collaborate with key decision makers within the organization. 
 

Senior Accountant

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45133
  • Salary: 85000

SkyWater is partnering with a local wholesaler distributor on a newly created senior accountant position. This role was created due to a company acquisition and is a great time to get in with an expanding company! You’ll have the ability to partner closely with executive leadership and be involved in special projects along with traditional accounting responsibilities. If you’re ready to take that next step in your accounting career and have 4+ years of experience in manufacturing/distribution, this might be a great fit. Apply today to learn more.

Commercial Strategy Manager — Renewable Energy

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #45127
  • Salary: 190000

We are working with a repeat client who operates in the renewable energy development space to find their first dedicated commercial strategy/business development hire to lead investment thesis and build out process/function for their batter storage portfolio. We’ve worked with this company for the last year and can share great things about their culture — laid back, relaxed, entrepreneurial but everyone is highly passionate about what they do. Hybrid and downtown office!

Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience and direct experience with battery storage and commercial strategy and investment thesis.

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