SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a $500M+ food manufacturer in the southwest metro (owned by a large publicly traded parent) to add an Accounting Manager to their team!
We placed the last person in this seat and she just moved up into finance – so the path is REAL. This company is investing heavily in technology (automation, AI tools, the works!) and this role gets to lead the charge, moving the team from transactional accounting to exception-based review and GL automation. You’d get big-company controls exposure without the big-company bureaucracy.
For this role, we need –
• Someone who wants to lead people AND enjoys it – you’ll have a team of six
• A track record of improving a process through technology (automation, systems, reporting)
• Comfortable in the office three days a week (with flexible core hours)
Public accounting roots are a big plus, and newly promoted audit managers looking to make the jump to industry are welcome!
If you are interested in hearing more, please reach out! CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
Please note that only local applicants will be considered as relocation is not an option.
Job Location: REMOTE
Senior Information Security Analyst
SkyWater is partnering with a global professional services firm adding its first dedicated GRC hire to a small, hands-on information security team. You will report to the security manager who owns GRC today, and you will take over a large share of the day-to-day: client security assessments, contract security reviews, and the annual ISO 27001 surveillance audit. The firm’s clients ask more of security every year, and this role exists so the work keeps pace.
You will work in a Microsoft cloud environment and help on an identity and access cleanup, a data loss prevention rollout, and early AI governance work.
Non-negotiables: you have owned an ISMS audit cycle from scoping through remediation, you have done it inside a single organization for several years, and you can work independently without much oversight.
Why it is worth a look: a small team, real ownership, a visible AI governance roadmap, and a remote-friendly setup with an optional Twin Cities desk. Base is $100,000 to $130,000
To apply, reach out to me or submit an application here.
Zac Kallas – Senior Group Director
SkyWater Search Partners
Principal Software Engineer (.NET/React)
SkyWater has partnered with a Twin Cities technology company that builds software and is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead its platform work. This is an individual contributor seat reporting to the Director of Software Engineering, with no direct reports and hands-on coding every day. You would run a rotating platform team of developers, serve as incident commander during critical outages, and share ownership of the company’s AI-first development effort.
Non-negotiables: a deep .NET background, and fundamentals that stand on their own with or without AI tooling.
What makes the seat worth a look: ownership of core platform decisions, a direct line to engineering leadership, and a hard, well-defined first project. One day a week onsite in the Twin Cities, flexible on which day. Base range is $160,000 to $180,000.
Experiential Designer
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGNER
We are partnering with a well-known Brand Experience agency that brings brands to life through memorable, immersive experiences. They’re looking for an Experiential Designer to join their creative team and help turn big ideas into thoughtful, engaging experiences across live events, physical spaces, digital environments, and visual communications.
From concept through final execution, the Experiential Designer helps shape the creative vision for experiential marketing programs, brand activations, events, campaigns and other high-impact brand experiences. This role reports to the agency’s Executive Creative Director.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a multidisciplinary designer who understands how design can shape the way people experience a brand. They have a strong foundation in visual communication and experience designing for physical spaces, live events, environmental graphics, digital experiences and print.
They are curious, conceptual and comfortable moving between big-picture creative thinking and detailed execution. They can translate a brand strategy into a compelling experience, communicate ideas clearly, and collaborate effectively with producers, strategists, account leaders and other creatives in a fast-paced agency environment.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A. Creative & Design
- Lead and/or contribute to creative ideation for experiential marketing, live events, brand activations and integrated campaigns.
- Develop creative concepts and design solutions that bring brand strategies to life across physical and digital environments.
- Create design systems and visual storytelling for environments, installations, event spaces, signage, displays, presentations, social content and other experiential touchpoints.
- Think holistically about the audience journey, considering how people see, interact with and experience a brand.
- Develop creative from initial concept through production, ensuring a high level of quality and attention to detail throughout.
- Translate client brand guidelines into engaging experiential applications while maintaining brand consistency.
- Prepare and present creative concepts and design rationale for internal and client review.
- Provide creative guidance and mentorship to junior designers as needed.
- Partner with producers, project managers, strategists and account teams to ensure creative solutions align with scope, budget, timing and client expectations.
- Collaborate with vendors and production partners to ensure creative intent is carried through to final execution.
B. Collaboration & Communication
- Actively participate in brainstorming and creative development, bringing fresh ideas and thoughtful solutions to the team.
- Clearly communicate design concepts, creative rationale and production considerations to internal teams and clients.
- Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams, including Creative, Production, Strategy, Account Management and Project Management.
- Remain open to feedback and confidently contribute to collaborative creative discussions.
- Anticipate challenges and communicate timeline, scope or production concerns before they become issues.
- Balance creative ambition with practical considerations, finding solutions that work within real-world parameters.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong visual design, conceptual thinking and brand storytelling skills.
- Experience designing for live events, physical spaces and/or experiential marketing.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
- Understanding of environmental, spatial and/or experiential design principles.
- Ability to develop creative solutions that support brand strategy and business objectives.
- Strong understanding of how audiences engage with brands in physical and live environments.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
- Ability to articulate creative concepts and design rationale.
- Strong creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while remaining flexible and solutions-oriented.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing meaningfully to a multidisciplinary creative team.
- Strong internal and external customer service skills.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- 4–7+ years of experience in experiential design, graphic design, environmental design, brand design, advertising, events or a related creative discipline.
- Agency experience preferred, though strong in-house or independent experience will be considered.
- B.A. or B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Environmental Design, Architecture, Studio Art, Advertising or a related field preferred.
LOCATION / TIME ZONE
- Fully remote position from current state of residence.
- Must work 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST.
- Flexibility to accommodate agency hours, including occasional work beyond standard hours, weekends and schedule adjustments as needed.
- Travel may be required on a program-by-program basis.
COMPENSATION
- Full-time position with employee benefits.
- Salary commensurate with experience, target salary range: $65,000-$95,000
Outside Sales Representative
We’ve partnered with a family-owned, debt-free carbon flat roll steel company to find an outside sales rep for the Dallas area. They’ve never had a layoff, and they focus on one thing: hot rolled and pickled sheet, with more inventory on hand than the competition and delivery in a day or two, not a week or two.
This is a true run-your-own-territory seat. You’ll spend three days a week in front of customers and two working from your home office. Management acts as a resource, not a babysitter. They’ll hunt down steel, jump on customer calls and back you up, but they won’t micromanage. You’ll get a list of prospect names to call, and you’ll do best if you already have Texas relationships and a book you can bring with you.
Compensation is a strong base + uncapped commission based on every ton you sell, paid quarterly. You’ll also get a car allowance, phone, computer, health insurance and a 401(k) match.
Director of Global Tax and Treasury
I’m partnering with a multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturer to help them identify their first Director of Global Tax. This is a newly created role due to their growth, and part of their long-term leadership succession planning. This is the ideal role for a Big 4 Tax Manager/Sr Manager looking for their first industry role. You’ll report to a Controller who has built a high performing team, all while maintaining a fun, relaxed culture. Compensation package includes equity!
Influencer & Community Manager
Influencer & Community Manager
We’re partnering with a leading toy and collectibles brand to find an Influencer & Community Manager who will help shape the way the brand connects with creators, fans, and enthusiast communities!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of influencer marketing, community, fandom, and brand. The right person will be equally comfortable thinking strategically about the big picture and rolling up their sleeves to execute. You’ll join a small but mighty marketing team where collaboration, adaptability, and a true player-coach mindset are essential.
What You’ll Do
As the Influencer & Community Manager, you’ll serve as a key bridge between the brand, content creators, and its passionate collector community. You’ll lead and grow influencer and affiliate programs, build meaningful creator partnerships, monitor community sentiment, and help turn customer feedback and emerging trends into actionable insights.
You’ll help expand an existing influencer program while identifying new opportunities across gaming, anime, collectibles, and other enthusiast communities. This is a highly cross-functional role that will partner closely with marketing, customer service, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute influencer, creator, and community engagement strategies.
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Build, manage, and grow relationships with content creators, influencers, affiliates, and community partners.
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Lead the day-to-day administration of influencer and affiliate programs, including creator records, agreements, tracking, deliverables, compliance, and payment coordination.
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Identify opportunities to expand the brand’s presence within gaming, anime, collectibles, and other enthusiast-driven communities.
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Track influencer performance, affiliate revenue, engagement, and overall program effectiveness.
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Serve as a primary voice across social and community channels, engaging with comments, questions, and reviews while partnering with customer service on escalations.
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Monitor brand sentiment, reputation, and emerging conversations across social platforms, reviews, forums, and community channels.
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Act as the voice of the collector by identifying trends, feedback, and opportunities that can inform customer experience and marketing strategy.
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Partner cross-functionally to translate community insights into meaningful action.
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Bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to the role — helping shape the direction of the program while staying deeply involved in the day-to-day work.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, community management, or a related discipline.
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Experience building and managing influencer partnerships and creator relationships.
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Experience working on a small, high-performing team where you’ve had the opportunity to own both strategy and execution.
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A true player-coach mindset — someone who enjoys thinking big while also getting into the details and making things happen.
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Strong experience with social and community channels, including platforms such as Reddit, Meta, X, YouTube, Google Business, and Discord.
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Experience within ecommerce, retail, gaming, collectibles, anime, hobby, or other enthusiast-focused industries is preferred.
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Experience with influencer management tools such as Sprout or Klear is a plus.
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Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and networking skills.
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
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A highly collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Location
The ideal candidate will be based in Minnesota or Wisconsin and able to travel occasionally to the company’s Somerset, Wisconsin headquarters.
Benefits
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Health insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee product discount
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401(k) retirement program with employer match
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Paid holidays and paid time off
Chief Financial Officer
Location: Open to remote talent – periodic travel to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Compensation: Total compensation of $350,000 – $500,000
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a growing financial institution looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to serve as its senior financial leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this highly visible role will lead the finance organization and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ownership, and the Board.
The CFO will play an important role in supporting the organization’s next phase of growth, with responsibility for strengthening capital planning, liquidity and balance-sheet management, forecasting, performance analytics, and business-line profitability. This leader will also help modernize the finance function, leveraging technology, automation, data, and AI-assisted tools to create more forward-looking financial insights and improve decision-making.
The organization operates across traditional consumer and commercial banking while also offering a broader range of specialized and technology-enabled financial products and services. This creates a level of complexity beyond that of a traditional community bank and requires a CFO who can balance strong financial discipline with an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned banking finance executive with deep technical expertise, experience operating within a larger or complex financial institution, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This individual will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable partnering across the organization to help the business scale responsibly.
Senior Credit Analyst
Opportunity to join a fantastic financial institution in the Twin Cites — if you are currently in the Personal, SBA, C&I or CRE lending space and desire an organization that can open a multitude of career pathways and options for you in the future, this is something you should consider. The organization will hire at multiple levels, so all candidates with 2+ years of experience are encouraged to apply.
This organization has a strong track record of promoting internally, rewarding top performers, and allowing people to pursue internal opportunities. Strict no-ego policy and picky with the personalities they hire — very protective of their culture.
Ideal candidates have 2+ years in credit analysis or comparable lending experience.
This role is hybrid and located in the Twin Cities. Relocation candidates with ties to Minnesota will be considered.
Lead Hydrogeologist
An established, multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Hydrogeologist to support a growing portfolio of complex groundwater projects, with significant near-term work in natural resources.
This is a technical leadership/SME role rather than a traditional people-management position. The successful candidate will serve as the senior hydrogeology SME on multidisciplinary projects, determining the technical approach, directing project-level staff, reviewing results, and owning the hydrogeology workstream from investigation through analysis and reporting.
The role can be based in Minnesota or Wisconsin with hybrid flexibility, with remote consideration for exceptionally strong mining-hydrogeology candidates.
Expected ravel is approximately 10–15%.
Base compensation is targeted at $100K–$150K
