We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinking as this role will model scenarios for a new subscription based revenue stream with an existing market leading product and be part of new product development.
The organization grew from a revenue and headcount perspective during an unprecedented 2020, and continuing that trend. They are also backed by a global PE firm so the opportunity for growth and exposure is limitless.
Everyone currently has the option to work in an office or remote (the Director goes in about 2-3 times a month) and they will maintain a hybrid option going forward.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of experience in either consulting, M&A advisory, investment banking or FP&A
Ability to work cross-functionally and present to leaders throughout the organization
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
SkyWater is currently partnering with the CAO for a publicly traded REIT in the heart of DT Chicago to help them scale as they continue to grow. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for real estate while working in an environment that empowers their people and has fun while doing it! They have a dynamic culture and growing steadily both organically and through acquisitions.
Desired Skills And Experience
8+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
Demonstrated leadership and management experience
Big 4 and CPA highly preferred
Ability to navigate and be successful in a rapidly growing business
Strong technical aptitude
Thrives in a process improvement driven environment
Our client is coming off 10 straight quarters of growth and is reinventing it’s approached from largely a B2B strategy to a B2C approach. Report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer in this brand new role that is *critical* in leading this $3B company to even greater heights.
The Opportunity
The Senior Director, Digital Product will oversee the implementation of the digital product strategy. The company is embarking upon a digital upgrade which includes a complete renovation of the marketing tech systems, business processes and customer-facing technologies. This person will lead the entire digital product initiative and will bring other departments along in the transformation in partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer.
The Senior Director, Digital Product is responsible for developing a roadmap for application, web and other digital capabilities and perhaps more importantly, leading all phases of end-to end digital product management. The successful candidate will move from ideation and assessment, through strategy execution and digital product launch, to ongoing monitoring of implementation tactics and results. This role combines digital domain expertise and knowledge of digital platforms and technology with business strategy and consumer insights in a B2C and B2B environment.
This leader will provide coaching and leadership to a diverse team professionals, including engineers, product owners and UX talent. They also rely heavily on their partners, so a successful leader must excel at vendor management and relationship building. The Digital Product leader must bring an innovative approach to technology development that will propel the company ahead of its competition, while balancing the need for reliability and scalability.
Role Responsibilities:
Redesign and develop the customer experience across channels with a simplified seamless user experience approach
Develop a roadmap that maximize opportunities to drive the business through advancing the consumer experience in a data driven fashion
Work closely with IT to support develop required to improve website and application functionality and effectiveness
Enhance brand awareness within the digital space as well as drive website traffic and acquire leads and customers
Determine insights in digital market conditions and competition. Identify new digital business development and partnership opportunities
Syndication of digital experience through customer e-commerce portals.
Measure ROI and KPIs and determine investment in initiatives
Monitor competition and deliver effective strategies and tactics to drive performance
Develop a roadmap that maximize opportunities to drive the business through advancing the consumer experience in a data driven fashion
Use data, including KPIs, market research, and testing methods, to identify ways to conceptualize and advance the digital product app offerings
Drive senior executive decision-making through creation of executive-level dashboards, strategic analyses, business case, risk assessments and trade-off analyses.
Providing thought leadership and strategic input to innovate and deliver new ideas based on research of end-user consumer behavior, the industry, and on technology advancement (e.g. focus groups, personas, Alpha/Beta testing)
Leadership, Talent and Team Development
Progressively grows talent and team performance by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training top talent, building a culture of trust and accountability within team.
Develops a productive team-based culture where the business line focuses on the critical few, encourages stretch thinking to drive and deliver breakthrough results.
Fosters an expectation and delivers consistent achievement of business goals.
Drive and establish standard operating processes across the team.
Your background:
Web, Mobile, User Experience Technology Strategy, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Analytics
Digital solution development work experience
Ownership of leading mobile apps development, driving app adoption and growing the user base in partnership with other marketing leaders
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a large, cross-functional, matrixed environment
Experience is developing and institutionalizing strategy and standards in large complex organizations
Experience leading strategy, product, design and development teams
iOS and Android experience
Ability to seamlessly alternate between dealing with highly technical teams and non-technical business teams
Experience developing prototypes and participating in innovation exercises.
Strong skills in the following areas: organizational savvy, ability to handle multiple programs, attention to detail, relationship-building, strong communication skills, high accountability
Personal Characteristics
§ Authentic leader who is amiable and intelligent. This person will need to be able to “walk the walk” when it comes to culture. Possess unquestionable ethics, values and integrity.
§ Demonstrated technical and non-technical team leadership and team building skills; someone who understands the need for collaborative efforts and who consistently achieves goals with and through others.
§ A solid strategic thinker who is equally effective at execution. Able to successfully address both tactical and strategic issues and deliver results.
§ Hands on executive with an eye for detail. Someone with an ability to take a granular view of the business issues to identify key opportunities for improvement and growth.
§ An individual who is able to drive best practices but has the sensitivity and antennae to recognize the nuances of the culture and how to pull teams together through common objectives and purpose.
§ Executive presence and credibility; able to assess needs and make compelling business case to senior executive leadership.
§ Experience working in a high growth environment is a huge plus.
We have partnered with a well known national management consulting firm to help them add to their established Private Equity practice that focuses on CFO Advisory work. This group is driving heavy growth in 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.
Must be comfortable operating in a fast paced environment and hungry for challenging work. They offer above market compensation with a heavy bonus structure. Work includes 13 week cash flow forecasting, 3 statement financial prep, process improvement and operational/liquidity analysis.
Looking to hire at all levels targeting backgrounds in Big 4 financial due diligence and deals advisory or other M&A related functions and for Director/Senior Director targeting sitting VP's of Finance and CFO's for private equity backed, high growth companies (revenues $500M-1.5B).
SkyWater Search Partners has been fully retained in search for a strategic Sr. HR Manager in Chicago. Our client is an acquisitive, growing bio-technology company. The is role is responsible for the day-to-day HR functions within the company in the areas of Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Training & Development, Recruitment & Selection, and general HR Administration. The HR team is extremely collaborative so there will be opportunities to partner on company-wide HR initiatives. Our ideal candidate is an experienced HR manager that loves supporting a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide HR leadership in the functional areas of employee relations, performance management, recruitment, talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement
Counsel and coach leadership to align HR with the business strategy, establish and implement short-term and long-term strategies that drive business results
Support the talent management program focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, career and succession planning, talent movement, and retention
Consult with the leadership team to manage the performance management process, which includes providing effective training as well as coaching leaders and employees on goal setting and performance management communication/documentation
Manage employee relations issues including facilitating and resolving organizational conflict
Lead the recruitment and selection process for the business ensuring that top talent is selected; manage process of promotions, transfers, and placements with management
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support efforts throughout the organization
Lead benefit plan administration including enrollments, new hires, terminations, and regular plan maintenance
Manage compensation activity for the business to ensure company pay practices are adhered to and internal and market equity is maintained
Facilitate the consistent application, implementation, and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience combined HR certification
7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong business acumen, analytical and strategic problem solver
Collaborative team player with dedicated focus in providing exceptional customer service
Proven leadership skills, including experience managing other HR professionals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
HR Certifications such as SHRP-CP, SPHR, CCP or CBP (preferred)
Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS organization in the heart of Chicago looking to add to their already impressive roster of talent. They are expanding globally with organic and acquisitive growth and going through an IPO. They are searching for an SEC expert to lead and build the function. The ideal candidate will be one who is looking to partner cross-functionally with key stake holders throughout the organization, has a passion for building/creating and has built an SEC function or been closely involved with doing so. Preference will be for someone with a public accounting/tech background but open for the right candidate.
Job Highlights
Cross-functional external reporting leadership role with high level exposure to executive leaders across several verticals, including CFO, CEO, operations, accounting, & sales
Responsible for building and creating the annual reporting process and framework
Role will be heavily focused on project initiatives. Implementation of new tools, M&A activity, process improvement projects, and aiding with global expansion
SkyWater is assisting a top-tier AmLaw firm with its search for a Technology Transactions associate in Chicago.
The ideal candidate will have four to eight years of experience with technology- and IP-intensive transactions or other relevant experience. This firm will consider associates with other types of experience (including other transactional and intellectual property-focused practices). Technical degree not required.
Please apply or reach out to lswartout@skywatersearch.com directly.
SkyWater Search Partners is looking for a midlevel Corporate Associate to join an AmLaw 200 firms in Chicago. This firm offers competitive compensation and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience handling acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, corporate restructurings, recapitalizations, and strategic partnerships. Competitive compensation.
Prestigious full-service law firm seeking an Associate to join its Corporate practice group. This opportunity offers remote-work flexibility and competitive compensation. Candidates with 3+ years of experience with transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and general corporate matters are encouraged to apply.
Please feel free to email bstellpflug@skywatersearch.com
I'm working with a mission-driven, healthcare technology start-up in search for a dynamic Controller. They have an impressive yet "down-to-earth" executive team that values creativity and individuals willing to "roll-up their sleeves." This is an ideal "up and comer" opportunity for 5+ year public accounting/industry mix professionals ready to join a growing company and make an impact.
Compensation is competitive base/bonus plus equity!
Responsibilities
Oversee the monthly/yearly closing of the company books in accordance with GAAP
Ensure all transactions are properly accounted under GAAP and technical matters are properly documented
Provide accurate and timely creation and dissemination of financial reports
Provide accurate and timely management of the revenue cycle and accounts payable
Cash management
Coordinate with external CPA firm to complete the annual audit
Work with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational systems to accommodate the firm-wide growth objectives
Manage one staff member who splits time between HR and Accounting
Qualifications
4-7 years of public accounting and/or industry experience
Command of GAAP and desire to "own" accounting function
Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA/MBA preferred
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