We are working with a multi-billion dollar global public company with and impressive growth trend, both organically and through acquisitions. Hybrid environment 2-3x/week with an office in the heart of the city!
We are looking for a someone who enjoys high visibility, process improvements, developing a team and helping to build a world class controllership function.
Ideally targeting someone with Big 4 roots – either heavy Senior Manager/Director in public accounting or someone in a similar role but ready for more progression.
I’m partnering exclusively with my healthcare client to fill a newly-created Billing Manager position. This position has been created due to their growth. I know this team well as I’ve placed 6 people here in the last year. I’m looking for candidates who can lead the billing team, manage billing escalations and service clients directly with a white glove approach. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must be in the Chicagoland area. I’m looking for candidates with 5 years of billing experience and experience using NetSuite.
I’m partnering exclusively with my client to fill a newly-created Global FP&A leadership position. This person will report directly to the CFO who is a genuinely kind and understanding person. The CFO is looking for a business partner who will lead the Global FP&A function. This global organization manufacturers highly recognizable products that are used in the CPG industry.
Leadership opportunity with one of the fastest growing and best known asset management firms in the US — if you are in Big 4 public accounting with 7-10 years of experience and want to be part of a high-pedigree team with a fantastic household name, this is the role for you.
The VP, Financial Reporting will be involved in all aspects of financial reporting for a key asset class within the organization — This team is centralized in Chicago and will offer significant headroom and growth opportunities. With well-above-market compensation, the firm is seeking an A-player who can continue to professionalize and scale the financial reporting function for a growing business.
Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of Big 4 public accounting audit experience, with public company clients. Perks include breakfast & lunch catered in daily, fantastic office space in downtown Chicago, and a robust benefits package.
Experience with financial services/investment/asset management/real estate clients a plus.
Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office and become part of a nationally recognized management-side employment practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters for employers ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive platform that emphasizes professional development and client exposure.
The ideal candidate will have:
2–5 years of labor and employment law experience.
Experience handling employment litigation matters, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and court appearances.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, leave and accommodation matters, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.
Experience advising employers on workplace law issues, employee relations, employment agreements, policies, reductions in force, and risk mitigation strategies.
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and Illinois bar admission.
Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
A leading fintech innovator powering institutional trading platforms for global hedge funds and asset managers is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its high-performing engineering team.
In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of quantitative research and software engineering, translating sophisticated models into scalable, production-ready systems. You’ll contribute to mission-critical components including options pricing, volatility modeling, risk analytics, and machine learning tools within a low-latency trading environment.
What You’ll Bring:
3+ years in software engineering and financial markets
Strong experience with options, derivatives, or volatility modeling
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar
Proven ability to build numerical libraries and production systems
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
What Sets This Apart:
Work alongside a highly technical, academically strong quant team
Direct impact on a globally deployed trading platform
Hybrid flexibility + exceptional compensation and benefits
Backed by a company in significant global expansion mode
*** 180-190k base + annual bonus. Hybird in Chicago IL. Re-location package available. No sponsorship available ***
If you’re looking to combine deep quantitative thinking with real-world market impact—this is a rare opportunity.
SkyWater has been retained by Christian Brothers Services, a 250 employee, mission-driven, faith-based organization, to identify their next Chief Financial Officer:
A long-standing and highly respected organization, this firm has a strong reputation for its culture, stability, and commitment to serving its members. With more than 60 years of history, the organization operates a complex, multi-entity model spanning health, retirement, risk, and consulting solutions, supporting thousands of institutions across the United States.
The Chief Financial Officer role is open due to a leadership transition and represents a critical hire for the organization. Sitting on the executive leadership team and reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO will lead all financial strategy, planning, and operations while serving as a key thought partner to leadership and the Board.
This is not a traditional CFO role. The organization is seeking a forward-looking, strategic finance leader who can operate beyond accounting, helping guide enterprise decision-making, anticipate downstream impacts, and bring greater clarity and discipline to a complex environment.
The CFO will have significant visibility across the organization, regularly engaging with the Board of Directors, audit and finance committees, and other stakeholders. This individual will play a central role in helping the organization evolve, modernize its financial approach, and position itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
*** This position offers a very strong overall package; including a competitive base salary, bonus incentives, and robust benefits. ***
*** We are currently only considering candidates in the Chicago area, or willing to relocate to the Chicago area. This role is based at their HQ in Romeoville, IL with an expectation of a regular on-site presence (Tues-Thurs). ***
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.
Skywater is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize CNC machining processes, optimize productivity, reduce scrap, and improve overall product quality.
This role is ideal for a candidate with machine shop experience ready for the next step in their career. If you’ve got experience setting up mills & lathes, know your GD&T, quoting jobs, documenting manufacturing processes, and can take a print and instruct a programmer how to manufacture the part, this is the role for you.
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.
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