We’re excited to be partnering with a long-time client as they continue to grow their finance team! This global, publicly traded company has been a leader in its industry for more than a century, with consistent year-over-year growth and even more expansion on the horizon as they move into 2026. In this role, you’ll have high visibility across the business, work closely with leadership, and be a trusted partner in delivering the financial insights that steer strategy and impact decisions.
Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities metro- this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 remote days)
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field (required)
MBA or CPA (preferred, not required)
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with ERP and BI tools a plus
Proven ability to partner with business leaders and provide actionable insights
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must have experience supporting marketing and R&D teams
Our mid-size Twin Cities based client is hiring on a Senior Software Engineer to join a seasoned team. This role is open due to growth, and you will be working full stack. If you are looking for a company that’s super flexible (fully remote or people can be on-site / hybrid if they desire), using modern tech, and provides a solid work/life balance we should connect.
Are you a strategic operations leader who thrives on building and motivating high-performing teams? Do you have a passion for food service, strong financial expertise, and excel in a collaborative environment? We’re seeking an accomplished executive to join our leadership team as Vice President of Operations. This role will oversee the strategic and day-to-day operations of a K–12 food service program, ensuring efficiency, profitability, growth, and an outstanding customer experience. The Vice President of Operations will direct budgets, drive process improvements, and lead teams across areas such as staffing, menu planning, inventory management, and marketing. This executive-level position will serve on the Board of Directors and requires someone aligned with our mission, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Execution: Design and implement both long-term and annual operational plans that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate execution to ensure milestones are achieved.
Leadership: Demonstrate critical thinking and effective people management with an emphasis on team development and conflict resolution. Leverage strong communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills to guide decisions. Lead high-performing teams, allocate resources effectively, and balance fast-paced demands with long-term improvement initiatives.
Innovation and Growth: Identify opportunities for growth, drive innovation in systems and processes, and serve as a strong ambassador with stakeholders.
Board Participation: Actively contribute in board meetings, bringing operational insights to strategic discussions.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive senior-level operations leadership experience in the multi-unit food service industry; preference for candidates with K–12 sector experience.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate customer needs and financial data, including support for RFPs and proposals.
Communication: Proven ability to communicate vision, manage change, collaborate across functions, and present effectively at an executive level.
P&L Management: Demonstrated success managing profit and loss across multiple sites, with the ability to identify key trends and insights that impact both the organization and its customers.
Leadership: Skilled in developing, mentoring, and influencing operations teams at all levels, from senior managers to frontline staff.
Multi-unit Oversight: Experienced in managing decentralized operations while ensuring consistent brand standards across locations. Strong knowledge of industry regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and labor compliance.
Supply Chain: Deep understanding of food service supply chain management, including procurement, vendor relations, logistics, and inventory.
Financial Acumen: Expertise in data-driven decision-making to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Technology: Proficient in industry technologies, tools, and best practices. Strong skills with Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
SkyWater Search has partnered with a growing insurance brokerage seeking a dedicated Account Executive to manage a diverse book of commercial clients and provide exceptional service across multiple industries.
This role will focus on developing strong client relationships, negotiating coverage, and ensuring clients receive the highest level of expertise and support. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in commercial lines, the ability to manage complex accounts, and the communication skills to partner effectively with clients, carriers, and internal teams.
We are working with a publicly-traded, personal care company that is looking for their next Accounting Director!
In this position, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of revenue accounting, including overseeing monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant accounting standards. You will develop, implement, and maintain policies and controls that ensure accuracy and consistency across revenue streams, while also partnering with cross-functional teams in sales, operations, and FP&A to provide insights and support strategic initiatives. If your background matches the qualifications and sounds like something of interest, I’d love to connect!
Opportunity to build a brand-new finance function from scratch and step into the CFO seat shortly thereafter!
One of our long-time clients has recently acquired a $1bn business and the CFO is seeking a strong #2 to help modernize the finance function. This organization was privately owned and never had a robust financial org and is seeking someone who knows what “good” looks like but has experience with ambiguity, problem solving, and building from the ground up.
This hire will be directly in line to take the CFO seat near-term, and learn from a fantastic, high-EQ leader in the interim.
The ideal candidate will have extensive corporate finance experience, ideally a mix of big and small company, or investment banking/private equity operator experience with top-notch modeling ability.
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new finance team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong CFO and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new finance team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong CFO and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
SkyWater Search Partners is currently looking to add another Legal Recruiter to the team in Minneapolis.
If you are considering using your J.D. in another way, this may be the perfect opportunity to stay immersed in the legal field without practicing law. This role allows you to be an entrepreneur and build a book of business! Our Recruiters receive an extremely competitive base salary + commission structure, with unlimited earning potential.
As an Attorney Recruiter you will be responsible for helping drive the continued growth of our Legal practice by specializing in the placement of full-time attorneys and legal professionals within law firms and legal departments throughout the country.
SkyWater Search Partners has been rated the #1 search firm in Minnesota for the past 6 years in a row by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We place more people in professional full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
In addition, we have won 9 Best Place to Work Awards, as voted by our employees, in both the Minnesota Business Magazine, as well as the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Outside of our professional rankings, we also offer an amazing corporate culture, Grade A office space with a gym, covered parking, Starbucks onsite, and everyone in our organization runs a desk! We do not believe in metrics (we don’t care how many phone calls you make or how many meetings you have per week), we only care about results! We enjoy cultivating relationships and being the best talent finders for our clients!!
If you are interested in this position or would like to hear more about our firm, please apply online or reach out to Sujatha Ramanathan directly at sramanathan@skywatersearch.com.
Social Media Associate Director, Influence Location: Minneapolis, MN | Open to Remote (U.S.)
Our Client, an innovative and fast-growing agency in the digital marketing space, is looking to hire a Social Media Associate Director with a focus on Influencer Strategy and Management. This is a strategic and executional leadership role ideal for a candidate with 5–8 years of influencer marketing experience—specifically within an agency setting—who is ready to step into a key position overseeing high-profile campaigns.
This role involves managing full campaign lifecycles while also contributing to broader agency initiatives and client strategy. The Associate Director will partner closely with clients, internal cross-functional teams, and junior talent to drive performance and innovation in the influencer space.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Lead the day-to-day execution of influencer marketing campaigns across a variety of clients and verticals.
Develop creative, results-driven strategies for influencer partnerships and branded content.
Oversee the full campaign process—from strategy and influencer selection to contracting, activation, content review, and performance reporting.
Work collaboratively with content, social media, analytics, and strategy teams to align influencer efforts with larger marketing programs.
Client Partnership & Leadership
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic recommendations and insights with confidence.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand influencer initiatives.
Represent the influencer discipline in both internal and client-facing meetings, contributing to cross-functional leadership conversations.
Team Management & Process Development
Mentor and support junior team members involved in campaign support, research, and reporting.
Establish and continuously refine influencer marketing best practices, workflows, and operational processes.
Stay current on trends in the creator economy, platform changes, and influencer industry innovations to ensure strategies remain relevant and competitive.
Qualifications
5–8 years of hands-on influencer marketing experience in an agency or comparable setting.
Strong track record managing campaigns end-to-end, including with both macro-influencers and scaled micro-influencer activations.
Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with proven experience presenting strategy and managing client expectations.
In-depth knowledge of social platforms, creator trends, and influencer campaign formats across categories.
Ability to think creatively and translate strategic ideas into actionable plans.
Demonstrated experience in building or improving influencer marketing processes and playbooks.
Highly proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about digital culture and the evolving creator landscape.
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