Director – Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46705
  • Salary: 160000

In a market where M&A has been slow our client continues to grow. We’ve placed ~25 people here in the last 5 years as they’ve partnered with top middle market Private Equity and Investment Banking leaders across multiple offices in the US.

Using their propriety system to add value for their clients through analytics and insights they’ve grown predominately through referrals. We recently placed the head of the practice (ex Big 4 FDD leader) and now looking for a Director in their analytics group to help lead the Chicago office and continue to build upon the culture they’ve established.

If you love your role but looking to make a bigger impact with less red tape and have the ability to put your own stamp and dictate the acceleration of your career this could be a great opportunity.

Manager – Technical Accounting

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46692
  • Salary: 130000

We are partnering with an industry leading global public company in the heart of Chicago looking for a Manager of Technical Accounting. They invest heavily in ESG reporting and this role will help drive their most complex technical accounting initiatives and work cross functionally across the organization.

This isn’t a good role for someone just looking to write memos as you’ll partner with business leaders at all levels. This role is great for someone to build a career with a growth oriented, profitable company that values talent and moving people around the business.

 

Staff Accountant

  • Location: Chicago , Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46684
  • Salary: 65000

Our client seeks a general accountant with 1-3 years of experience who wants to grow with the company’s success and possesses the skills to collaborate with and add value to a dynamic corporate finance team. This fast-paced, multinational company is privately held and has revenues reaching nearly $2B. 

In this role, you will be responsible for critical accounting tasks and exposed to the finance aspect of business. You will also have opportunities to showcase your skills and abilities through project-based work. If you are a detail-oriented problem-solver and a catalyst for change, please apply, and we will contact you! 

Lead Software Engineer

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46664
  • Salary: 110000

SkyWater Search is working with the founders of a green technology startup looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer to join their team.

This is a direct-hire position offering a spot on a growing team doing important and impactful work building an energy production marketplace. Along with being fully-remote, this position will also include company equity as part of the compensation. 

Their tech stack is .NET/C#, Angular, Azure, and Github. If you have team leadership experience, are strong with these tools, and want to make a difference, please apply! 

Fund Controller

  • Location: Chicago
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46640
  • Salary: 130000

Our client in the financial services space is looking for a Fund Controller.

It’s a newly created role with a highly entrepreneurial and fluid group. Leadership’s mindset is one of innovation and “no idea is a bad idea” so looking for people who will be excited about being able to raise their hand and help with decision making.

Benefits include unlimited PTO, lunch stipends for when you are in the office, fully paid healthcare and dental, and above market compensation.

Associate – Financial Due Diligence

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46615
  • Salary: 85000

In a market where M&A has been slow our client continues to grow. We’ve placed 24 people here in the last 5 years as they’ve partnered with top middle market Private Equity and Investment Banking leaders across 3 offices in the US.

Using their propriety system to add value for their clients through analytics and insights they’ve grown predominately through referrals and now building out their FDD function. We recently placed the head of the practice (ex Big 4 FDD leader) and now looking for their right hand who will help spearhead the growth of this team. 

If you love your role but looking to make a bigger impact with less red tape and have the ability to put your own stamp and dictate the acceleration of your career I want to hear your goals and see if they align with what our client is offering!

Senior Accountant — IPO

  • Location: Chicago
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46614
  • Salary: 100000

Come join a quickly expanding organization set to IPO in the next few years. We are looking for a senior accountant to join the corporate controllership team focused on operational accounting, FP&A, cross-partnership with operations, and c-suite partnership.

This reports directly to someone we placed in the organization 1 year ago — they have already been promoted and are continuing to build their team. If you want to be CFO or Controller one day this is the perfect role for you.

Ideal candidates have foundations in public accounting (audit) and their CPA certification.

VP Accounting

  • Location: Chicago
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46603
  • Salary: 200000

We are partnering with a global, PE backed company with revenues north of $700M to help them find a VP Accounting. They operate in a highly acquisitive and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll collaborate with the C-Suite and have the ability to transform/advance the accounting function. They are located in the heart of the city in a beautiful space and operate in a hybrid environment. 

This role is best suited for someone excited to enhance and scale processes, lead M&A accounting and oversee the entire accounting function. Reporting directly to a dynamic and collaborative CFO, you’ll be involved in the strategy and have direct exposure to the PE sponsor. Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and equity. 

If you have high energy, willing to roll up your sleeves and enjoy building teams in a global environment I would like to connect!

Manager – Financial Due Diligence

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46522
  • Salary: 85000

In a market where M&A has been slow our client continues to grow. We’ve placed 24 people here in the last 5 years as they’ve partnered with top middle market Private Equity and Investment Banking leaders across 3 offices in the US.

Using their propriety system to add value for their clients through analytics and insights they’ve grown predominately through referrals and now building out their FDD function. We recently placed the head of the practice (ex Big 4 FDD leader) and now looking for their right hand who will help spearhead the growth of this team. 

If you love your role but looking to make a bigger impact with less red tape and have the ability to put your own stamp and dictate the acceleration of your career I want to hear your goals and see if they align with what our client is offering!

Business System Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #46508
  • Salary: 90000

SkyWater Search is excited to partner with a global food manufacturer to find a Business Systems Analyst to join their office in the Greater Chicago Area. 

They’re offering great pay, benefits, and a spot on a growing technology team. This position will focus on the configuration and administration of a new ERP system as the client implements it.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a growing team and help make a big impact through a technology transformation and beyond, let’s talk!

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