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.
A Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of broad-based litigation experience, with a strong foundation in commercial litigation matters such as breach of contract, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty.
This role offers significant hands-on experience, including arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial. Candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills, along with strong attention to detail and effective communication abilities. Additional experience in areas such as real estate, land use, trusts and estates, or intellectual property litigation is a plus.
A strong academic background and admission to the California Bar are required. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary ranging from $250,000 to $325,000, depending on experience, along with performance-based bonuses and additional incentives for business development.
If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
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.
A well-regarded Minneapolis-based litigation boutique is seeking a mid-level associate to join its growing team. The firm handles complex, high-stakes commercial litigation matters and offers a collaborative, trial-focused environment.
The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of litigation experience, with a strong foundation in drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and supporting depositions and trial preparation. Experience with commercial disputes is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable taking on meaningful responsibility, working closely with partners and clients, and managing aspects of cases independently. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential, along with attention to detail and sound judgment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking hands-on litigation experience in a sophisticated but collegial setting. The firm offers competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for long-term growth. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible to waive in.
If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a 50+ year-old, family-owned construction supply leader with 12 branches across WI and MN. Due to explosive growth, they seek a high-energy Outside Sales Representative to own a territory covering the Twin Cities metro, driving new customer acquisition and revenue expansion. This field-based hunter role offers uncapped career growth. The company provides a robust training program to help build your book of business, master consultative selling, and advance in a promote-from-within culture where top performers earn lifetime tenure and leadership opportunities. This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to grow their sales career, develop territories, and engage clients. The role will be compensated with base salary + double-digit commission rates (doubled for first 2 years). *Compensation range $50,000 – $65,000 Base + Unlimited Commission.* *Rochester, MN*
SkyWater Search Partners is representing a long-standing, highly-respected institution in Minneapolis as they look to hire a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership and help coordinate a wide range of programs, events, and operational initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative excellence with meaningful, people-focused work. This role will require an equal balance of organization skills, business communication, creativity and community building.
This is a fully onsite role in Minneapolis that follows typical core business hours, with the occasional Sunday participation.
Our client is an innovative engineering and manufacturing company that develops advanced power control technologies used in demanding industrial and semiconductor applications. They are a long-standing and valued client of ours with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, a collaborative culture, and the ability for engineers to take ownership of projects from concept through production. This is an opportunity to join a growing team where your work directly impacts cutting-edge manufacturing solutions and next-generation power technologies.
We are seeking a Automation Engineer to design and develop automated assembly and test systems used to manufacture high-performance electronic power control products. This role offers strong design ownership and the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle—from concept and fixture design to automation programming and manufacturing implementation.
A growing Midwest manufacturing company is seeking a Program Manager to lead new product development initiatives and oversee the successful launch of complex manufactured products from concept through production.
This role will serve as the central driver of New Product Development (NPD) programs, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with customer requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong program or project management experience in a manufacturing environment and understands how to guide cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle while maintaining alignment across operations and engineering.
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.
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