We have been retained by an exciting yet stable organization in the FinTech space to identify their first VP of Technology Strategy & Digital Innovation. We have placed 3 other VP’s within this organization; all of whom are still there are really enjoying it. This organization has over 1,500 employees (200 in Technology), and is consistently voted a Top Workplace by it’s employees.
Reporting to the CIO, the VP will lead a tiger team of strategists, architects, and portfolio leaders in a truly transformational change for the organization in shaping new digital innovation & technology — building the long-term technology strategy, leading major transformation initiatives, establishing enterprise-wide metrics and value realization, and maturing emerging capabilities such as enterprise architecture, planning, and digital enablement.
This is a rare opportunity for a future CIO-type executive who thrives in complexity, brings clarity to ambiguity, and has a demonstrated record of delivering meaningful transformation.
Our clients offers a robust package overall, including a strong base + bonus, along with a strong benefits package.
*** Our client maintains a hybrid schedule, so the candidate will need to reside in the Twin Cities area, or the surrounding states with regular travel to Minneapolis. They are not providing visa sponsorship at this time. ***
SkyWater Executive Leadership is proud to partner once again with Portico Benefit Services on a search for their Vice President of People & Culture. 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.
The newly created role of Vice President of People & Culture provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Portico’s people and culture function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role ensures that Portico is positioned to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent while cultivating a mission-driven, high-performance culture that reflects the organization’s faith-based values and commitment to service.
Leading a team of 10, this leader will modernize HR operations, strengthen core programs, and champion an integrated people strategy aligned with Portico’s Five Diamond Strategy and Service Model 2.0. Areas of responsibility include talent acquisition and retention, leadership and workforce development, total rewards, employee engagement and culture, HR systems and analytics, and organizational effectiveness.
We are excited to partner with one of our best clients in Minnesota to identify their first Vice President of Supply Chain: we have placed 10+ senior &C-suite leaders with this organization in the last 10 years, and 100% of them are still with the organization!
Landscape Structures is an incredible story; founded 40 years by a husband & wife passionate about getting kids outdoors and having fun doing it, they have quickly grown into the premier commercial playground manufacturer in the United States. Boasting over 4,500 completed projects across the world, they have over 850 employees and $350M+ in annual revenue. They have a phenomenal culture because their employees are also owners in the business; Landscape Structures is one of the largest ESOPs (employee-owned) organizations in the Midwest.
Headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, LSI has seen incredible year over year growth for the last decade, and isn’t slowing down any time soon (they have not only added a shift, but have purchased multiple buildings to help facilitate their growth).
Reporting to the COO, the VP of Supply Chain will lead a team of 20+ and is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s supply chain, including procurement, demand planning, inventory control, internal logistics, and supplier management. This individual ensures materials and products flow efficiently through the organization to support production, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives. The VP will lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in safety, cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role ensures optimal supply chain performance, cost control, and on-time delivery across multiple product lines, facilities and business units.
*** The position offers a very competitive base salary, annual bonus & profit-sharing, in addition to strong benefits package. *** *** This is primarily an on-site position given the nature of the work, though they offer a flexible work arrangement. ***
Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant Treasurer is a key advisor to the CFO on various financial matters as well as the other members of the Company’s Leadership Team. He/she maintains stewardship for financial assets/liabilities and debt as well as plays a leadership role in ensuring that the company has a world class treasury function to support the company’s goals.
This person will be a dynamic individual that will drive value by providing toughtful, strategic leadership and financial expertise within the Treasury and Finance organizations as well as lead enterprise wide projects and initiatives. This position will have a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with treasury operations, PE owner relations, risk management, and strategic capital allocation and cash flow management. This individual will be responsible for the following areas: capital structure, customer financing, credit and collections, working capital management, cash and liquidity management, banking relationships, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting, investment management, foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, and promoting strong internal controls designed to safeguard corporate assets and the integrity of related financial systems.
The position participates with other key senior executives in setting objectives and developing and implementing current and long-range business plans and strategies for the Company. It also is responsible for presenting treasury and risk management strategies and progress to Senior Leaders and our ownership board.
The position leads a team of six through two direct reports. There is a potential that an addition direct report and two indirect reports could be added to this individuals team.
Essential Functions (Major Duties)
Accounting Governance and Controls
Responsible for the accounting and controllership for the following functional areas: Treasury, Customer Financing, Accounts Receivable, and Corporate Accounts Payable.
Oversee global Treasury controls over financial reporting and regulatory activities.
Present the Treasury activities and the Company’s financial progress as well as make recommendations on the Company’s capital structure to the CFO and PE Board.
Capital Structure
Develop and maintain proactive and mutually beneficial global banking relationships to ensure delivery of appropriate global banking services, lending and support.
Establish adequate capital structure funding alternatives to meet the global funding needs at reasonably low costs, minimal liquidity risks, in a tax efficient manner.
Develop, lead and monitor compliance of corporate cash investment strategies. Oversee investment performance, reporting and accounting.
Responsible for capital market activities, including negotiation and covenant compliance of bank credit facilities and other financing activities.
Develop and implement global capital structure strategies, intercompany funding strategies and repatriation in coordination with Accounting and Tax strategies.
Analyze, evaluate, and propose adjustments to the Company’s Capital Structure policy that aims at optimally distributing the organization’s investments in Capex and M&A.
Analyze and manage interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. Develop and implement hedging programs.
Customer Financing
Lead customer financing programs, coordinating with marketing, operations, accounting and tax to align strategy.
Lead the development of opportunities to expand the customer financing program, including alternative business development opportunities that lead to sales growth and profit expansion.
Strategy and Planning
Oversee management of treasury operations, and policies.
Lead global cash management and credit administration activities, and continuously enhance working capital efficiency while ensuring strong internal controls, standardization and scalability.
Direct the planning, selection, retention, and development of staff to ensure the availability of the required management and financial talent.
Ensure financial transaction oversight to determine appropriate access to the organization’s funds, and any outstanding bills or debts owed.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Manage cash forecasting to optimize the company’s global cash position, short-term investments, and credit lines to provide for adequate liquidity. Forecast and analyze global interest income, interest expense and non-operating expenses.
Develop and oversee enterprise and business unit reporting for working capital and capital structure key performance metrics – balance sheet, cash flow, ROIC, WACC, EVA, etc
Develop and cascade the development of the tools and models used for and by the businesses for the long term strategic plan and corresponding financial forecast preparation
Support of CFO and Executive Team in the development of external reporting presentations
Working Conditions
This position requires: Light physical activity in an office environment which includes frequent sitting, standing, walking and infrequent lifting up to 15 lbs.
Travel and On-Call: This position does not require regular travel. This position is not part of an on-call rotation
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related area is required
MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related area is required
Certified Treasury Professional preferred
15+ years of experience in treasury operations, accounting, and/or finance, preferably with a Fortune 1000 company and/or experience with PE-backed companies
Knowledge of and experience with Capital markets (particularly debt markets)
Knowledge of appropriate accounting and treasury systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written or verbal)
Supervisory experience
Ability to attract and develop talent and manage global performance, solid executive presence and relationship skills, ability to develop strong partnerships internally and externally with key stakeholder groups, and effective communication skills
International finance experience, including foreign exchange activities
Relevant experience in financial/risk management, including hedging
Ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organizations
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
Willingness to work flexible schedule to accommodate business requirements
Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
Demonstrated financial modeling skills, including analytical reasoning, quantitative analysis and sensitive analysis
Knowledge of consumer financing, including the management and reporting of loan portfolios
Strong critical thinking skills, with an ability to identify trends in financial data and develop creative solution
Our privately-held, fast-growing client is a well-established, nearly $1B+ industrial business that has retained us to identify their next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This organization has grown very quickly in the last 25 years, both organically and through a number of acquisitions…and they aren’t slowing down anytime soon!
The CHRO will be a key executive leadership team member responsible for shaping and executing our client’s human resources strategy to support the company’s growth and transformation. Managing an HR function of around 20 people, this role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate future trends, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure that their workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow. They seek a visionary CHRO to lead their human resources strategy and drive people-centric initiatives among the organization’s 1,000+ employees. The role reports to the CEO, and will also provide thought leadership to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors.
*** The preference for this position is to be located at our client’s headquarters in Minneapolis, or travel regularly there. ***
*** This position offers a very strong base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentive package, along with a great benefits package. ***
SkyWater has been retained by one of the largest independent distributors in the Midwest to identify their next Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for executing the Company’s vision and strategy, as approved by the Board, by leading the Company to long-term profitable, and sustainable growth with a strong culture to retain and attract the top industry people, partners/suppliers, and customers.
The CEO will be the key driver in the strategic development and execution of operations of the company and its subsidiaries. The CEO’s primary responsibilities will be to refine the mission and vision, set the tactical objectives aligned with the strategy as approved by the Board, communicate clearly, and achieve annual goals that are aligned with long-term objectives. In addition, and no less important, the CEO will exhibit, support and nurture our client’s involvement in the community and industry associations. The job description includes but is not limited to:
Develop and Execute Organizational Strategy – Provide leadership in setting vision, mission, strategic plan, and annual operating plan for all areas of the company in conjunction with the Board – The CEO will be responsible for developing the company’s future leaders and developing a strong succession plan. – Maintain a positive and ethical work climate, that follows a clear plan that works well together in all parts of the business that is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating a diverse group of top-quality employees at all levels. – Manage the day-to-day business affairs and objectives of the company that lead the development of the organization’s strategic long and short-term growth, and profitability goals. – Growth in existing markets as well as newly identified markets that can be serviced daily from the current CDCs/future CDCs, and through acquisitions. – Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of the organization’s supplier relationships, products, and services.
Building the Team – Ensure that the company has an effective senior and middle management team below the level of the CEO and has an active plan for its development and succession. – Ensure, in cooperation with the Board, that over time there is an effective succession plan in place for the CEO position. – Formulate and oversee the implementation of major corporate policies.
Values and Culture – Provide principled leadership to uphold and advance the company’s culture, mission, vision, and values and how it interacts with customers, suppliers/partners, and the public. – Value and foster the importance of the team environment where managers, and non-managers are valued participants treated with respect, and appreciate a strong partnership with ownership. – Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity & fulfill social responsibility.
Capital Allocation Decisions – Develop and recommend to the Board a long-term strategy and vision for the company that leads to the enhancement of shareholder value. – Develop and recommend to the Board the annual business plans and budgets that support the company’s long-term strategy and objectives with strategic long-term investments. – Consistently strive to achieve and balance the company’s financial and operating goals that promotes both short-term and long-term profitability and growth.
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