Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning complex operational challenges into clear, actionable insights? We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive workforce strategy and operational analytics across customer service and operational teams.
In this role, you’ll connect finance, operations, and workforce planning to help leaders answer questions like: Where are the bottlenecks? Are staffing, process, or productivity issues slowing us down? How can we optimize resources to improve service and revenue?
Only candidates located in Minnesota will be considered.
I’m partnering with my PE-backed SaaS client to fill a critical Senior Accountant role. This high growth organization is growing organically (thanks to 100% client retention) and through acquisition. This individual will report to the Controller and will have direct interaction with the C-Suite and PE group. There is abundant opportunity to learn, take on more responsibilities, and be promoted.
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE backed SaaS client to fill a newly created remote Manager of FP&A role. This company has been growing through acquisition and organically thanks to their 100% client retention rate. You’ll be working directly with the entire C-Suite and PE group, and reporting to a CFO who loves developing talent.
A rapidly growing technology organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making across technology and infrastructure functions. This role offers strong visibility to cross-functional leaders and the opportunity to drive insights around spend, financial modeling, and operational performance. The Financial Analyst will partner closely with IT, Product, Sales, and Operations to deliver data-driven analysis that improves forecasting accuracy, cost optimization, and overall business performance.
***If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!
Why Join:
Play a key role in shaping financial insights and cost optimization strategies within an innovative, mission-driven organization.
Partner directly with cross-functional leaders to influence planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
Opportunity to build expertise in cloud financial operations (FinOps) and advanced analytics tools.
Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus potential, strong 401(k), and comprehensive benefits.
Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
The ideal candidate for this role has:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
2+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, including exposure to budgeting and forecasting.
Experience with financial modeling, variance analysis, and data visualization tools..
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Deliver monthly reporting and variance analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights that inform operational and strategic decisions.
Monitor and analyze spend to improve cost transparency and forecast accuracy.
Support business cases, KPI tracking, and continuous improvements to financial processes and reporting.
Title: Chief Financial Officer (retirement succession plan) Location: Los Angeles, CA Salary: $300,000 – $350,000 + 25%
We are a rapidly growing privately held food manufacturing company looking for a Chief Financial Officer to partner directly with the CEO during our next phase of operational expansion.
With approximately $150M in annual revenue and multiple operating entities, our organization combines entrepreneurial culture with established production infrastructure, including bakery and protein processing operations.
As CFO, you will serve as a hands-on business partner across finance and operations, leading a lean accounting team while driving profitability through operational insight – not just reporting! As the department leader, you will work closely with plant leadership to develop KPIs, improve cost visibility, and guide strategic investments supporting growth.
Key priorities include ERP expansion, inventory optimization, and advancing planning and reporting sophistication across manufacturing operations.
Our Ideal Background:
CFO or senior finance leader within manufacturing or CPG
Deep cost accounting and operational finance experience
Player-coach leadership style
Experience in founder-led or privately held environments
Comfortable working onsite and embedded in operations
SkyWater is partnering with a global manufacturer that has experienced double-digit growth over the past several years and continues to expand. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization as a Plant Controller supporting one of their seven U.S. locations. In this role, you will lead on-site financial operations for the manufacturing facility and partner closely with corporate accounting and finance teams. The position is responsible for production and financial reporting, operational analysis, budgeting, and driving profitability and cost improvement initiatives, while serving as the primary finance partner to plant leadership. They are looking for a strong, engaging communicator who can act as the “mini CFO” of the facility.
This is an onsite role with some flexibility. Only local Minnesota candidates will be considered.
We are partnering with a profitable, privately backed manufacturing company in the Milwaukee area to hire a Controller to lead plant-level finance and accounting operations.
This is a critical newly created position due to the growth at this site. The business is stable, well-established, and entering a phase that requires stronger financial ownership, tighter reporting cadence, and closer partnership between finance and operations.
This role will serve as the senior financial leader onsite, owning the numbers and acting as a true business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.
Why This position?
Profitable, stable manufacturing operation
High-visibility role with real ownership and influence
Direct partnership with senior finance leadership and exposure to PE partners
Opportunity to improve processes and reporting, not just maintain them
Compensation & Work Model
Base salary up to $140K
Bonus potential up to 15%
Onsite preferred to start, ability to go hybrid after initial training period
This role is ideal for a plant-level controller who wants meaningful ownership, operational impact, and visibility in a growing manufacturing business.
Interested candidates may apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.
SkyWater Search has partnered with a well-established insurance brokerage that is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Lines Account Executive to join their team. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, servicing multi-line commercial accounts, and supporting new business while upholding exceptional service standards.
This position is fully-remote, but does have monthly travel to the company office in California for team meetings
Long-time SkyWater client looking to add a new leader to the business — This firm is a boutique M&A/PE Advisory firm that has experienced significant growth in the last 4 years — they are actively building out new services lines and offerings. Unmatched culture, meritocratic promotion, and entrepreneurial environment.
We are looking for a senior manager for what the firm calls their “FinOps” group. This person will be a high-level executor for office of the CFO/Controller projects for middle market PE-backed organizations.
The ideal candidate is someone who has private equity controllership/CFO/Finance experience, skilled in value creation and portco optimization/growth.
7-15 years of experience is ideal, CPA preferred. Prior management consulting experience is a plus.
SkyWater SkyWater is excited to officially launch a Global Controller search with a privately held industrial technology manufacturer headquartered in Bloomington, MN. This is a newly created, high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO, designed to unify and elevate accounting operations across a growing global footprint that includes the U.S., U.K., France, India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Following a successful divestiture from a Fortune 100 parent, the company is entering an ambitious growth phase fueled by acquisitions and expanding international operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The Global Controller will lead controllers and accounting teams across multiple countries, establish standardized global accounting practices, streamline close and reporting processes, and play a key role in integrating newly acquired entities (including Houston and Saudi Arabia).
Success in year one will include faster closes, consistent global policies, seamless acquisition integration, and stronger alignment across international teams. This is a rare opportunity to build global infrastructure from the ground up within a privately held organization known for strong leadership, an empowering culture, and long-term growth vision.
This is a high-visibility role with meaningful CFO exposure. If you’re a CPA with global manufacturing leadership experience and Big 4 roots, this is your opportunity to drive real impact on a global scale.
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