Are you an accounting professional with a public accounting background and have aspirations to become a CFO or Controller? If you’re not exactly sure what path is best for you (Controllership, Technical Accounting, Reporting, M&A?) and would like to be able to try a lot of different things within the same company and partner with Chicago’s best companies in the process our client could be a great fit.
You will work on complex and high profile projects in a rewarding and dynamic culture that pays at least 30% more than public accounting does.
Desired Skills and Experience
3-8 years public accounting and/ or corporate accounting in large publicly traded companies
CPA preferred
Proven track of career progression
Communicates well at all levels, with internal and external stakeholders
Enthusiastic attitude, ability to pivot and possess an entrepreneurial spirit!
Seeking a motivated Sr. FP&A Analyst looking for growth in a fast-paced environment at a $1B+ PE-owned manufacturer located in the Chicago metro.
As a part of the BU decision support group, you will work closely with the CFO and Finance Director to strategize, optimize, and work with complexities.
This is a newly created position with an evolving team. If you thrive in ambiguity, want to touch all areas of finance, work cross-functionally, and are looking to earn a Manager title – please apply!
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields. – 3+ years of experience in Finance – MBA, CPA, Big 4 experience, and/or FLDP is highly desired
We are partnering with a local consulting firm that serves the lower middle market with a sweet spot of companies with annual revenues between $10-100M. Work is in the office of the CFO so you’ll be exposed to a mix of financial, operational, strategy finance and controllership responsibilities.
Their people focused approach provides their team with a unique work/life balance that is tough to find elsewhere. They are project based and mostly remote (but need to live in the Chicagoland area). Zero overnight travel required.
We are targeting entrepreneurial minded professionals with 5-10 years experience who want to add value and make an impact for their clients. Must have public accounting foundation to be considered.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top mid-size law firm in Chicago with their search for a corporate associate. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a law firm focusing on high-level m&a deals, top law school credentials, and an active IL bar license. This firm is a top 5 mid-size firm in Chicago with Chamber’s band 1 and 2 rankings, former big law partners, and a shortened partnership track for associates.
If you’ve considered making a change in the New Year, please apply or contact Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch,com with interest.
Real Estate has taken a hit, but this client has continued to grow by developing new properties, diversifying their portfolio and adding sharp talent along the way!
We’ve known the leadership team for a few years and have placed people here so can attest to their collaborative, team approach and strong culture! They are a dynamic, fast paced environment (while not burning their people out) and entrepreneurial in nature.
The role is a mix of consulting and compliance and looking for someone who likes to BUILD/CREATE processes as you won’t be “handed a playbook” on day 1.
We are targeting forward looking, strategic players who understand how to partner across the business while making sure to stay compliant and diligent.
Ideal background is 10-15+ years experience within a Real Estate (or PE-Backed) environment, leading their tax function.
Growing hedge fund is adding to their management company/controllership function. This is a newly created role due to growth and will provide excellent exposure across the business. The main focus of this role is to provide strategic support from an accounting lens to the overall organization. This will help with month end close, analytics, and operational accounting.
If you are a Big 4/Tier-1 CPA who is interested in joining a prestigious platform and partnering with leaders across the business this one is for you.
Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of Big 4/Tier-1 audit experience with Private Equity/Hedge Fund and/or financial services clients. CPA required.
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