Senior Director, Internal Audit & Controls

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52130

I’m working with a publicly traded company in the city to help them find their next internal controls leader. This is open due to internal promotion and ideal for someone looking for an entry point in a company with a track record of developing talent and moving people from this role into Controllership. 

We are targeting a sitting Director/Managing Director in Big 4 audit or someone who is now a Director of Internal Audit for a public company 1-2 years removed from public accounting looking to join a company focused on building out world-class processes, strong in cross functional collaboration and driving transformational change.

This is a role best for someone looking for career growth and advancement as it will be a feeder into other parts of the business. Strong cash/equity compensation. Contact me for details!

Financial Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52125

Financial Analyst  – Technology Organization– Hybrid

A rapidly growing technology organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making across technology and infrastructure functions. This role offers strong visibility to cross-functional leaders and the opportunity to drive insights around spend, financial modeling, and operational performance. The Financial Analyst will partner closely with IT, Product, Sales, and Operations to deliver data-driven analysis that improves forecasting accuracy, cost optimization, and overall business performance.

***If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!

Why Join:

Play a key role in shaping financial insights and cost optimization strategies within an innovative, mission-driven organization.

Partner directly with cross-functional leaders to influence planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

Opportunity to build expertise in cloud financial operations (FinOps) and advanced analytics tools.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus potential, strong 401(k), and comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

The ideal candidate for this role has:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

2+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, including exposure to budgeting and forecasting.

Experience with financial modeling, variance analysis, and data visualization tools..

Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Deliver monthly reporting and variance analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights that inform operational and strategic decisions.

Monitor and analyze spend to improve cost transparency and forecast accuracy.

Support business cases, KPI tracking, and continuous improvements to financial processes and reporting.

Senior Process Development Engineer

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52102

Skywater is seeking a hands-on Senior Process Development 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. 

Director Technical Accounting

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52098

Fortune 500 company looking to bolster their already strong technical accounting team. You’ll join an industry leader as they continue to invest in products, infrastructure and scale and work with incredible leaders who are people first and mission focused. 

Market rate cash compensation and above market benefits with a great focus on people and balance. This is a newly created position due to increased investment in back office and to strengthen partnerships across operations.  

Sr. Account Manager

  • Location: Chicago
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52062

Well established health and beauty brand is seeking a Sr. Account Manager for their drug channel business.
The right person will drive revenue, optimize trade investment, strengthen cross-functional execution (supply chain through marketing), and elevate the brand’s presence across both in-store and digital channels.
We’re looking for someone with strong CPG experience who understands the nuances of the drug channel, has led merchant conversations, and is comfortable owning forecasts, trade spend, and performance analytics end-to-end.
$150K – $165K + bonus

Drug Channel experience is required
HYBRID:  In office 3 days a week

 

Data Support Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52002

Job Title: Data Support Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Onsite for first 6 months, then hybrid 3 days onsite
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 base + bonus

A Chicago-based financial technology company is hiring a Data Client Support Analyst to support clients using historical datasets, analytics products, and APIs. This role works closely with Product, Data Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliable data delivery and a high level of client service.

This position is well suited for candidates with Python experience, financial market data exposure, API experience, and prior client facing technical support experience. Licenses are a plus but not required.

Senior Manager — CFO Services

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51910

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. 

 

Finance Systems Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51693

Finance Systems Manager – Global Manufacturing Organization – Hybrid

A fast-growing global manufacturing organization is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and oversight of finance systems and process controls. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to collaborate with senior finance leaders, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure financial data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency. The Finance Systems Manager will play a pivotal role in guiding system enhancements, embedding effective controls, and supporting process improvements across a complex, global environment.

***If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!***

***Open to a post-busy season start date!***

Why Join:

Influence and improve finance systems and accounting processes across a global organization.

Work alongside senior leaders, IT specialists, and cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance, enhance processes, and protect data integrity.

Opportunities to grow your career within a stable, innovative company at the forefront of manufacturing and technology.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus eligibility, strong 401(k),and comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
 

The ideal candidate for this role has:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

6+ years of directly relevant accounting experience; Big 4 or Tier 1 public accounting experience preferred.

U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Strong familiarity with IT systems, automated controls, and system implementations

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and optimize finance and accounting systems to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and audit requirements.

Lead initiatives to streamline and automate finance processes, including implementing system upgrades or enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Guide system deployment projects, collaborating with stakeholders to design processes that incorporate strong controls and safeguard data integrity.

Manage transitions during system changes, ensuring accurate data migration and maintaining uninterrupted compliance.

Evaluate current processes and system capabilities to identify gaps, implement improvements, and define necessary internal controls.

Perform risk assessments on finance operations, recommending actionable solutions to strengthen control effectiveness.

Partner with audit teams to provide documentation, facilitate reviews, and drive corrective action plans to resolution.

Act as a key advisor to finance, IT, and operational teams on system-related control matters and best practices

Internal Controls Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51692

Internal Controls Manager – Global Manufacturing Organization – Hybrid

A fast-growing global manufacturing organization is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls across the business. This role provides high visibility and the opportunity to collaborate with senior finance leaders, business units, and auditors to strengthen financial processes and compliance. The Internal Controls Manager will be instrumental in maintaining control integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic initiatives across a complex international organization.

***If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!***

***Open to a post-busy season start date!***

Why Join:

Play a key role in shaping and enhancing internal control practices in a dynamic, global environment.

Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive accountability and compliance excellence.

Opportunities to grow your career within a stable, innovative company at the forefront of manufacturing and technology.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus eligibility, strong 401(k),and comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

The ideal candidate for this role has:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

5+ years of directly relevant accounting experience; Big 4 or Tier 1 public accounting experience preferred.

U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, maintain, and enhance internal control frameworks to ensure organizational compliance and accountability.

Lead training and education initiatives to reinforce awareness of internal controls and SOX requirements across the company.

Work closely with business leaders and process owners to implement, refine, and document control procedures, including maintaining risk and control inventories.

Collect and evaluate evidence of control performance, driving cross-functional ownership and accountability.

Coordinate with Internal Audit to assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement timely remediation plans.

Support audit processes by preparing documentation, facilitating process walkthroughs, and managing corrective action items.

Partner on strategic projects, including system upgrades, mergers and acquisitions, and other organizational changes, ensuring controls remain effective.

Stay informed of evolving financial regulations, industry best practices, and compliance standards, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.

Technical Accounting Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51691

Technical Accounting Manager – Global Manufacturing Organization – Hybrid

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the company’s accounting policies and procedures. This role offers high visibility, strategic collaboration with senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape financial governance across a dynamic, innovative organization. The Technical Accounting Manager will oversee policy maintenance, provide guidance on complex accounting matters, and drive process improvements that impact operational and financial decision-making.

***Open to a post-busy season start date!***

***If this is something you would be interested in learning more about, please apply today!***

Why Join:

Play a critical role in maintaining and evolving accounting policies for a high-impact organization.

Collaborate directly with senior finance leaders, business units, and external auditors.

Opportunities to grow your career within a stable, innovative company at the forefront of technology and operations.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus eligibility, strong 401(k),and comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

The ideal candidate for this role has:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

4+ years of directly relevant accounting experience; Big 4 or Tier 1 public accounting experience preferred.

U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and authoritative guidance.

Ensure effective implementation of policies across business units and corporate departments.

Manage quarterly accounting policy certifications and policy deviation approvals.

Serve as liaison between Accounting, Financial Reporting, and business units on technical accounting matters.

Support the preparation of accounting memos, technical research, and external audit requests.

Contribute to monitoring and implementing new accounting standards and regulatory requirements

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