SkyWater has recently partnered with a growing, Minneapolis-based organization that has been around for over 40 years and continued to hire strong technical talent. This organization is a certified B-corp that offers solutions and services that help with the betterment of society.
We are looking to find and hire a Senior Developer to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience writing production-level software, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to current technologies (i.e. Blazor, C#.NET, SQL, MVC, Entity Framework, etc.)
Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team and we’re looking for someone that isn’t afraid to problem solve with minimal direction. Must be local to MN, and cannot require sponsorship.
I’m partnered with a midsize manufacturing client that’s based in the Twin Cities to help them hire a seasoned Business Analyst with deep manufacturing operations experience.
This role will report to the Applications Manager and be seen as a senior resource that will help mentor a small team. In this highly visible role you will partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to support digital manufacturing initiatives, enhance MES capabilities, and drive operational efficiency across multiple production sites. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in manufacturing environments, plant floor operations, process mapping, and working across enterprise systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.).
Due to our continued growth, SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add to our Sales Team!
As a Sales Associate Recruiter, you will play a key role in driving the continued growth of our Sales practice. This will be achieved through developing recruiting strategies, utilizing proven sourcing methods, and bringing new, creative ideas to identify and attract top talent. Because of SkyWater’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are especially interested in connecting with recruiters from diverse backgrounds who want to grow their careers with us.
SkyWater Search Partners is consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm and continue to differentiate ourselves through performance, culture, and opportunity.
We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering an engaging, high-performance culture. Our office environment includes top-tier amenities, and every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in building meaningful relationships and being true talent partners to our clients.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlimited Earning Potential
We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including a strong base salary and uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools
Every recruiter is equipped with a LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
Training & Mentorship
We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities
Collaboration is core to our success. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility
We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture
Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt a Highway, and Smile Network.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SkyWater Search has partnered with a well-established insurance brokerage that is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Lines Account Executive to join their team. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, servicing multi-line commercial accounts, and supporting new business while upholding exceptional service standards.
This position is fully-remote, but does have monthly travel to the company office in California for team meetings
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.
We are partnering with a well-established, privately held commercial insurance brokerage to add an experienced Commercial Lines Producer. This is an evergreen growth role focused on hiring proven producers who own their book of business and want long-term upside, autonomy, and a true ownership path.
This opportunity is best suited for producers who are still actively selling and looking to grow their book, not individuals seeking a place to park existing business.
This is a commission-based role with competitive splits 45% new business 35% renewals Transition compensation available based on book size and roll Transition compensation is not a draw and not clawed back Additional incentives may apply based on production and referrals
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