A Technical Sales Representative is responsible for profitably growing sales with an established group of customers. TSRs will establish and maintain relationships with existing customers, identify new opportunities and close those opportunities.
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Lead Manufacturing Consultant- Rapid Plant Optimization
Work with key business stakeholders and the global continuous improvement team to build processes and an operational environment focused on creating value. You will identify and deliver service improvement activity across all inputs/outputs into the operational business through employing process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking.
Chief Financial Officer
SkyWater is proud to be leading the search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of one of the most highly-respected commercial construction services companies in the Midwest. Our client’s long history of success and sterling reputation are a direct result of the company’s keen focus on safety, quality, integrity and teamwork on every project it undertakes. These values, coupled with a dedication to continuous investment in people, technology, and equipment, have resulted in a sterling reputation – one that is both admirable to clients, and enviable to competitors.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of our client’s Strategic Leadership Team. This critical role partners directly with the President/CEO and is responsible for driving the financial direction and growth strategy of the company. The position requires deep financial acumen, hands-on experience with construction industry-specific accounting, and a forward-thinking mindset toward technology, risk management, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to the President/CEO on all high-level decisions.
- Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Lead M&A efforts, including opportunity identification, due diligence, integration, and financial modeling.
- Provide creative financial strategies (e.g., depreciation schedules, offsets, equipment/material management).
- Drive innovation and efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence in financial and operational workflows.
- Financial Oversight
- Partner with the Controller to lead preparation and oversight of monthly and annual financial statements and audits.
- Oversee job costing, unit-rate contract performance, WIP reports, under/overbilling, accounts receivable, and open retainage.
- Direct cash management, including forecasting, cash balance optimization, and seasonal investment strategies.
- Develop internal financial reporting, establish annual budgets, and monitor monthly variances with department heads.
- Banking & Financial Relationships
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and lenders.
- Manage and negotiate annual line-of-credit renewals, equipment financing, and investment opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all loan covenants and borrowing base requirements.
- Risk & Insurance
- Serve as primary liaison with surety and insurance agents to negotiate coverage, bonding, and renewals.
- Lead the Captive Insurance program, ensuring proper structure and strong partnerships.
- Oversee risk management, claims handling, and ensure adequate coverage across all operations.
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure GAAP compliance with a strong understanding of the percentage-of-completion method and unit-price contracts.
- Maintain compliance with tax regulations including federal, state, payroll, sales tax filings, and benefit programs.
- Construction Operations Integration
- Conduct ongoing WIP and accounts receivable reviews with Project Managers.
- Collaborate with the Equipment/Fleet Manager to monitor utilization and manage capital asset planning.
- Partner with the Fleet Manager to manage all aspects of fleet vehicle leases, including new leases, renewals, expirations, trade-ins, and disposals.
- Work closely with the Safety Director to ensure insurance and workers’ compensation claims are managed for optimal outcomes.
- Partner with Human Resources to ensure company policies and employee relations are aligned and appropriately handled.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly oversee and support the Accounting and Payroll functions.
- Provide mentorship and development opportunities to the finance team.
- Lead financial training for project management and operational leaders.
- Guide accounting software efforts using Vista by Viewpoint and support IT infrastructure in partnership with internal IT staff.
Qualifications
- Required:
- 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of construction accounting, including unit-price contracts, WIP schedules, cost-to-complete analysis, and job cost/cash experience.
- Proven experience managing banking, surety, insurance, and other critical partnerships.
- Experience with Captive Insurance programs and risk/claims management.
- Familiarity with Vista by Viewpoint software.
- Strong financial decision-making ability and leadership during periods of growth and change.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and attend meetings with clients, financial partners, auditors, board members, and staff.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and attention to detail.
- Preferred:
- CPA or CMA designation.
- Experience with M&A transactions in the construction or related industries.
- Background in mid-size or large construction firms with equipment-intensive operations.
- Proven ability to navigate and execute merger and acquisition opportunities.
General Manager
Summary
The General Manager holds full P&L responsibility for site operations, leading all functional teams to ensure delivery of financial, operational, and strategic goals. This role requires building a high-performing, engaged organization focused on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
- Owns overall P&L accountability for the site, ensuring delivery of monthly and annual financial commitments.
- Develops and executes operational strategies, policies, and best practices to support business growth and competitiveness.
- Builds and maintains a culture of high performance, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies, including visual management and structured problem-solving events.
- Analyzes complex challenges, providing clear direction and solutions aligned to business strategy.
- Ensures on-time, on-budget execution of all operational plans and commitments.
- Leads, coaches, and develops department managers; sets clear objectives, reviews performance, and manages compensation approvals.
- Manages all site functions including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality with a focus on cost control, inventory management, and delivery performance.
- Collaborates effectively in a matrix environment, coordinating with finance, HR, IT, and other support functions.
- Oversees customer communications, maintaining a relentless focus on delivery, quality, and cost.
- Champions new product introductions and product transfers to ensure seamless integration into production.
- Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership.
- Represents the company as needed in community or industry events.
- Balances empowering teams with disciplined follow-through to ensure high standards of execution.
- Promotes operational excellence through proven manufacturing best practices and data-driven decision making.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years in operations leadership, with proven experience managing complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success meeting aggressive cost and performance goals
- Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership history with comfort managing detailed operational and financial metrics.
- Experience managing new product launches and product transitions.
- Deep knowledge and practical application of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
- Ability to navigate highly regulated industries
Salary $200k – $230k + 25% bonus + long term incentives
Senior DevOps Engineer (Minnesota-only)
Our client is in the IT Services space; they work with clients in professional services to become more Agile and adopt DevOps practices. They are a small group in the West Twin Cities Metro but they are growing with plans to double the size of their IT group in the next year.
You would join the team that helps their clients automate multi-clouds, multi-vendors, processes, applications and infrastructure. You will work with modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform (or similar), just to name a few. We are looking for someone with not just the technical acumen and strong desire to learn new technology platforms, but someone that also has excellent soft skills. They want to give this individual the opportunity to direct the activities of other engineers as a project lead as well, if that’s something you’re interested in taking on. This is great role for someone who enjoys being in a team-centric work environment where you can bounce ideas off each other, while also developing in your own career.
You can work from home 100% of the time, but if you miss office-life they do have a location in the West Metro.
Cannot require sponsorship
Litigation Associate – Sexual Abuse Practice
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a national boutique firm with its search for an experienced plaintiffs’ litigation attorney to support its dedicated Sexual Abuse Victim Representation team in the Minnesota office.
An ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in plaintiffs’ litigation, managing cases from intake through settlement or jury trial. Must have experience taking and defending depositions, drafting complaints and discovery requests, managing discovery, and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions. Ideally, candidates would come from personal injury, plaintiffs’ employment, or sexual abuse victim practices, with experience chairing jury trials.
The firm is looking for an associate they can invest in long term. The role is hybrid, with 3-4 days per week in office. Great culture at the firm with very low turnover.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
Senior Accountant
About the Role
We’re partnering with an acquisitive, PE-backed mid-sized Manufacturer/Distributor to help them find a Senior Accountant!
Details
– Lots of room for growth
– Significant ownership over ME-close process
– Opportunity to make an impact right away by streamlining and improving processes
– Competitive compensation, W/L balance, and a flexible hybrid schedule (3x/week on-site in Western Suburbs)
What We’re Looking For
– 5-10yrs of experience – industry agnostic
– CPA preferred but not required
– Experience with ASC 842 and Sage 100 ERP system highly preferred
Senior/Manager SEC Reporting
We are working with a large public company in the city known for developing talent and promoting people from their SEC team into the business. We have a few roles from staff/senior to Manager/Senior Manager due to internal promotions. The last two people in this group moved into finance and operations focused roles.
You’ll report to a sharp leader who has climbed the ranks so well networked internally and a great advocate for their team.
Hybrid environment and mostly remote during reporting deadlines to give people flexibility.
If you’re looking to build a career with a profitable and stable/growing business while adding value and working with sharp people who are collaborative and help each other out we’d like to hear from you!
Controller
I’m excited to partner with a long time candidate turned client who is the CFO of a well known retail chain looking to hire a Controller. The role is newly created and this person will own the entire accounting function (team of 15) and focused on operational accounting.
Must have retail experience and a track record of leading a team as we are looking for someone with strong leadership skills to be able to hit the ground running.
This is a stable company where there aren’t “fires to put out” and we are looking for a leader who loves collaboration as this is a fully onsite role. If you’re looking to find a long term home and be part of a well run organization I’d love to hear from you.
Manager of Accounting
Accounting Manager Opportunity – Manufacturing Industry
A dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing company (multi-billion in revenue) is hiring an Accounting Manager to join their corporate finance team. See more below:
- Flexible, hybrid structure.
- Company is in acquisition mode with a strong leadership team and long-term growth strategy.
- This position offers exposure to multiple departments and business units — ideal for someone who thrives in a visible, collaborative environment.
This is a great next step for someone looking to move into a high-impact role with a successful, acquisitive company that values talent and rewards performance.
The ideal candidate for this role has…
- 4+ years of experience
- Experience in public accounting (Big-4 preferred) – either sitting in public or with a foundation there
- CPA (preferred)
