We’re partnering with a CFO we’ve known for years who has been with the business for almost a decade and built the team from scratch. They are now at a point where they’ve stabilized the business and are investing in a Controller (newly created) to take over the team he has built and lead the entire accounting function. This role is best for someone looking for a long term home with a strong team in place. No need to ‘put out fires’ and be a technical accounting expert as this is an operational accounting leadership role.
Details:
Stable, US subsidiary of a global public company
Ownership of all day-to-day Operational Accounting
Managing a team of 15 and reporting directly to the CFO
Great work/life balance – the company and team are stable, so no need to ‘put out fires’
Competitive base comp, bonus, and 401K
Located onsite in NW suburbs
Ideal Candidate:
10-15+ years accounting experience with at least 2 years of Management experience
Retail or multi-site manufacturing experience with strong inventory accounting background
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.
SkyWater has been retained by an investment firm in Chicago to identify their next Chief Financial Officer:
A great repeat client of ours, this company is a 75-year old mission-driven organization that is known for their phenomenal corporate culture, strong senior leadership team, and challenging work. One of the largest faith-based pension funds in the world, the firm employs about 300 people, managing around $25B in assets for their 100,000 members, including their retirement, investment & benefit plans. Only open due to the current CFO’s upcoming retirement, the Chief Financial Officer sits on the executive leadership team, reporting to the CEO, and oversees the firm’s financial strategy, planning, and operations, ensuring alignment with their mission and long-term growth objectives.
*** We offer 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. It is expected that the CFO is on-site at their HQ in Glenview ~50% of the time. ***
We’re working with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar public company to find an experienced Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career. This is a high-impact opportunity with a successful and acquisitive organization that values its people and rewards performance. If you’re looking to grow with a financially strong, expanding company—where you’ll be surrounded by smart, collaborative professionals who support each other—we’d love to hear from you!
Growing hedge fund is adding to their tax team due to growth! Highly sophisticated business that is looking to add to their tax team — this will have extensive C-suite interfacing, be involved in overall strategy and performance improvement firm-wide and benefit from cross-functional exposure across the organization.
Hybrid work environment, unlimited PTO, and above market compensation are just a few of the highlights.
Ideal candidates have 3-7 years of public accounting tax experience serving asset management/financial services clients or are currently working at a PE firm/Hedge fund. CPA strongly preferred.
Our client is a Chicago-metro based organization to help them find a Senior Accountant.
Details: – Well-established organization with a strong mission – Opportunities for future growth – Leading periodic financials, budget, and coordinating with external auditors – Reporting and working directly with strong, stable leadership – Work/Life balance – steady, consistent daily hours
Ideal Profile: – 3+ years of experience – Public or Industry Accounting background, preferably with small to mid-size organizations or non-profits – CPA/CMA or pursuing CPA/CMA a plus
Our client is a multi-billion dollar Medical Organization and is looking to add a Staff Accountant to help build out their Operational Accounting team.
Details: – 2x/week on-site in SW suburbs – Operational Accounting with AdHoc responsibilities – supporting around 20 entities of varying sizes – Opportunities for growth within Accounting, Revenue and Finance – Great benefits – 401K, training and development, and affordable medical insurance – Competitive Salary
Ideal Candidate: – 1-3 years of Audit and/or Industry Operational Accounting experience – Healthcare experience a plus – CPA a plus – ERP system experience (Oracle a plus, but not required) – Must be a go-getter, self-started, and creative thinker
The Test Engineer will design program architectures and state machines to measure and test materials and products on custom, complex test benches. This role involves coding and debugging custom testing programs, collaborating on the specification of I/O and control hardware components, selecting appropriate sensing hardware, managing data storage, and writing software to operate machinery effectively.
The ideal candidate should have a high level of proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: LabVIEW, TestStand, C, and Ladder Logic.
This is the type of development role where you will need to understand the inner workings, end application, and the physics involved in what you are programming and controlling.
We are ideally looking for a candidate with 5-15+ years of Labview and Teststand programming experience, but have the ability to consider candidates with less experience, as well as Senior/Principal level.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a performance bonus based on both company and individual performance.
This is an on-site role in the Chicago suburbs that is eligible for relocation
High-growth PE-backed organization near Chicago looking to hire due to growth — this is as good at is gets from an FP&A exposure perspective.
Our client is looking for a Manager of FP&A focused on global consolidations — this person will own all forecasting, budgeting, quarterly reporting and performance improvement for the organization/all of its global segments. This hire will have the opportunity to make an impact from day 1, add value and improve the business from performance/process perspective, and get opportunity for quick promotion, rotational opportunities across the business, and extensive exposure to leadership/c-suite.
Flexible hybrid schedule, strong benefit package.
Ideal candidates will have 4-9 years of FP&A experience, ideally with foundations in an FLDP/Rotational program, and global consolidations/FP&A experience. Chicago-based, no relocation offered at this time.
Our client is a multi-billion dollar Medical Organization and is looking to add a Senior/Lead Accountant to help build out their Operational Accounting team.
Details: – 2x/week on-site in SW suburbs – Operational Accounting with AdHoc responsibilities – supporting around 20 entities of varying sizes – Opportunities for growth within Accounting, Revenue and Finance – Great benefits – 401K, training and development, and affordable medical insurance – $100K-$120K salary
Ideal Candidate: – 3-10 years of Audit and/or Industry Operational Accounting experience – Healthcare experience a plus – CPA a plus – ERP system experience (Oracle a plus, but not required) – Must be a go-getter, self-started, and creative thinker
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