Director of Operations Finance

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52352

Skywater has partnered with this long-standing client for years, successfully placing more than 20 people across the business. We are now helping them find a Director of Finance Operations to lead plant-level financial management. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on accounting and operational finance. You will drive month-end close, variance analysis, forecasting, and AOP while partnering closely with plant operations to ensure financial discipline, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

As the company grows, this role will evolve. You will pivot from hands-on accounting to broader oversight and leadership while still staying connected to the day-to-day financial operations.

Local candidates in Minnesota will only be considered.
 

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Location: St. Paul , Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52351

Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning complex operational challenges into clear, actionable insights? We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive workforce strategy and operational analytics across customer service and operational teams.

In this role, you’ll connect finance, operations, and workforce planning to help leaders answer questions like: Where are the bottlenecks? Are staffing, process, or productivity issues slowing us down? How can we optimize resources to improve service and revenue?

Only candidates located in Minnesota will be considered.

Account Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52316

Account Manager 

We have partnered with a fast-growing, independent experiential agency on their search for an Account Manager! This person will lead day-to-day client business for a growing portfolio of well-known brands across diverse industries. This role is ideal for a strong communicator and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment.

As an Account Manager, you will serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams—driving impactful work, fostering strong partnerships, and identifying opportunities for business growth. You’ll play a critical role in shaping strategy, guiding creative output, and ensuring exceptional delivery across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Communication

  • Translate client briefs into clear, actionable direction for internal teams

  • Develop compelling presentations and narratives that align with client objectives

  • Communicate key updates and information proactively across cross-functional teams

  • Evaluate creative work through the lens of business goals and provide strategic feedback

  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders

  • Confidently present and advocate for strategic and creative ideas

Business Strategy & Account Growth

  • Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities for organic account growth

  • Leverage data and performance metrics to inform recommendations and measure success

  • Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high-quality standards

  • Lead account planning efforts and contribute to long-term business strategy

  • Guide teams to balance big-picture thinking with detailed execution

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Motivate and manage cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class work

  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment

  • Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to ensure team success

  • Navigate complex situations with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain accurate documentation of project details, decisions, and approvals

  • Ensure timely communication and organization across all workstreams

  • Uphold a high standard of professionalism in all interactions

  • Stay organized and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in an agency account management role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead integrated projects

  • Strong presentation, storytelling, and writing skills

  • Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time management abilities

  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and align teams

  • Experience working with data and performance metrics to guide decisions

What We’re Looking For

  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

  • A confident communicator who can influence and inspire

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage shifting priorities

  • A collaborative team player who can also work independently

  • A desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Additional Details

  • Remote role (U.S.-based preferred)

  • Must be available during Central Time business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST)

  • Flexibility to travel as needed

Senior Accountant

  • Location: Chicago , Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52314

I’m partnering with my PE-backed SaaS client to fill a critical Senior Accountant role.  This high growth organization is growing organically (thanks to 100% client retention) and through acquisition.  This individual will report to the Controller and will have direct interaction with the C-Suite and PE group.  There is abundant opportunity to learn, take on more responsibilities, and be promoted.

Commercial Finance Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52287

Come join a rapidly growing CPG brand in downtown Chicago and have the opportunity to build something! We are seeking a strategic FP&A leader who will interface across all corners of the business — specifically, someone with commercial/sales finance experience who can help drive value at the product/SKU and brand level for the business.

If you are someone who likes interfacing with executives, having a seat at the table for decision making, and wants the ability to directly drive value and growth for your organization, this is a great role for you.

Hybrid on-site in downtown Chicago.

Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of FP&A experience, and at least 2+ of commercial finance/sales finance experience. CPG experience prefered. 

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52284

SkyWater is excited to partner with a longtime client in the CPG space who is hiring a senior financial analyst. This role opened due to a promotion and comes at a time of strong company growth, over 2 billion this year through both organic growth and M&A. The team has a great culture and maintains a solid work-life balance.

This position is a great fit for industry financial analysts or public accountants in audit who are interested in moving into a more analytical, business-focused role. Only local candidates in the Twin Cities will be considered.

International Tax Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52282

SkyWater is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a publicly traded technology company headquartered in downtown Minneapolis to add an International Tax Manager to their growing team.

This company has achieved 100+ consecutive quarters of growth (!!!) As the organization continues expanding internationally, the tax team is evolving alongside it – creating an opportunity for someone to step into a highly visible international tax role within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance organization.

This position will play a key role in supporting the company’s global tax strategy, international compliance, and transfer pricing oversight, while partnering closely with teams across finance, treasury, legal, and accounting.

If you enjoy working on complex international tax matters while also helping shape processes within a growing global business, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact!

CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025

FP&A Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52275

I’m partnering exclusively with my PE backed SaaS client to fill a newly created remote Manager of FP&A role.  This company has been growing through acquisition and organically thanks to their 100% client retention rate.  You’ll be working directly with the entire C-Suite and PE group, and reporting to a CFO who loves developing talent.

Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting

  • Location: South Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52180

I’m kicking off a Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting search reporting to one of my favorite humans.

And let me be clear – I am not exaggerating. He really is one of my favorites!

He is one of the smartest people I know. Steady. The kind of leader who keeps everyone grounded. People who work with him love working with him. People who used to work with him miss working with him. I genuinely don’t think you could find a better boss.

This is a newly created, high-visibility role in a publicly traded environment with real revenue complexity. Multiple streams. Royalties. Non-standard contracts. They need a true ASC 606 expert who wants to own it, build it, and become the go-to for all things revenue.

There is real runway here. As the organization continues to grow, so will the opportunity for movement.

CPA required. Strong public accounting backgrounds welcome. This is a fantastic pivot opportunity for someone ready to step out of public and into ownership!

If you love 606 and want to work for an exceptional leader, let’s talk!

CRabon@skywatersearch.com | 952.767.9025
 

Sales Representative

  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52149

One of our top foodservice manufacturer’s rep firms has partnered with us exclusively to find a tenacious, charismatic hunter for their sales team in OKC.

They’re a high-end rep agency with over 35 years of excellence, representing 30+ premium manufacturers across Texas and Oklahoma. They deliver top-tier kitchen equipment, tabletop, furniture, décor, ventilation, and full solutions from dock to dining room and lobby to in-room amenities for clients who demand the best.

This role owns equipment sales for a wide variety of clients: restaurants, regional chains, hospitality venues, hospitals, casinos, schools, and higher ed.

You’ll manage distribution partners and direct end-users, spec in product, hunt new business, and run the full sales cycle. High-autonomy OKC territory, perfect for a self-motivated closer who hates micromanagement. They can teach product, so character and mentality win here.

Uncapped earnings with competitive base + comission. Includes car allowance, gas card, all expenses covered, full medical/dental, etc.

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