SkyWater Search Partners is proud to once again partner with Portico Benefit Services — one of our long-standing clients and one of the most mission-driven organizations we’ve had the pleasure of working with — in their search for a Deputy Chief Finance Officer.
Over the past few years, SkyWater has partnered with the Board of Directors and has helped Portico build out key members of their senior leadership team, including most of the C-suite (CEO, COO, CIO, etc.). The result has been a period of strong cultural alignment, refreshed leadership, and meaningful organizational momentum.
This Deputy CFO will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Finance function, with the intent to succeed the current CFO at the time of her planned retirement.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a mission-driven organization during a transformative era — serving as both a key strategic partner and a hands-on leader across accounting, FP&A, treasury, actuarial, and investment finance.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO will partner closely with executive leadership, Portico’s Board of Trustees, and external financial partners to ensure the organization’s long-term financial health and risk governance.
SkyWater is partnering with a local manufacturing company located in the Minneapolis area. They have provided top manufacturing production and services within consumer products for over 30 years. They seek a driven and initiative-taking Sales Development Professional to enhance and expand their revenue in the cosmetics industry and within contract manufacturing services. This position will emphasize sales to distributors. The successful applicant brings B2B sales expertise and possesses deep knowledge of the consumer products sector. This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to grow their sales career and develop and foster relationships within the industry. They compensate well through base salary + bonus and offer a strong benefits package. Compensation starts at $80,000+.
Primary Duties
Market company-branded cosmetic products to commercial customers and distributors across domestic and global territories
Prospecting contract manufacturing prospects with outside brands
Partner with social media intermediaries to refine product listings, boost e-commerce sales, and sustain ongoing expansion of branding items
Help craft customized quotes, decks, and product pitches aligned with customer requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional departments to deliver seamless order fulfillment and branded product initiatives
Monitor sales metrics and keep client profiles through CRM systems
Participate in trade exhibitions and sector gatherings to promote the organization and capture new prospects
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years in B2B sales, with focus on health and wellness or beauty sectors
Background with distributors or private label/contract manufacturing environments is advantageous
Proficient in Excel at an advanced level – adept at leveraging spreadsheets for sales data management, KPI monitoring, and forecasting/reporting support
Proficient with CRM tools – seasoned in logging sales interactions, updating client information, and managing sales pipelines
Readiness to travel when required
Background working with distributors, retail, or private label/contract manufacturing environments is advantageous
We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Blaine that’s looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. This isn’t a “report builder” type role, my client is looking for someone who can dig in, analyze what’s driving results, and help leadership make better, faster decisions.
You’ll work closely with leaders across the organization. It’s a highly visible position with ownership of FP&A functions.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned organization in the construction space that’s entering an exciting period of modernization and growth. My client is privately held, growing, and they deeply values their people. They offer a collaborative, tight-knit environment with very low turnover, excellent benefits (including 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families), and daily catered lunches. The leadership team is forward-thinking – investing in new systems and structure to support future expansion. This Assistant Controller will serve as the CFO’s right hand, helping lead accounting operations, mentor staff, and play a key role in implementing a new ERP system. This position offers meaningful work-life balance and a defined growth path to a Controller seat as the company scales.
**WILL ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES LOCAL TO MINNESOTA**
Our mid-size Twin Cities based client where I have placed two solid technologists already this year is hiring another Senior Software Engineer. This role is open due to growth, and you will be working full stack. If you are looking for a company that’s flexible (fully remote or 1-2 days on-site for Twin Cities based candidates), using modern tech, and provides a solid work/life balance we should connect.
****No sponsorship is available. Full time position only.****
A well-respected professional services firm has engaged us to help bring on a key growth hire to help drive their technical modernization efforts. The Enterprise Application Architecture Manager will have a small, but talented team of direct reports and will work closely with the Director of Technology, who is bright and respected. If you are looking to be part of an ESOP where your voice will be heard and your technical skills and ideas will be truly valued, we should connect.
To be successful you will need strong hands on expertise with application architecture, data architecture, DevOps (CI/CD), Cloud (Azure). They are looking for this individual to continue building best practices and establishing further guardrails for IT.
In addition to the salary, they are also offering competitive variable compensation that has averaged around 20% annually over the past few years along with profit sharing eligibility after a year of service.
A growing manufacturer in the building materials sector is seeking a General Manager to lead its Kansas City-area production facility. This position carries full operational and financial responsibility for manufacturing site and plays a key role in shaping a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead all financial aspects of the operation including budget development, monthly P&L management, and action planning to achieve profitability and performance goals.
Build and sustain a high-performing team through active coaching, development, and recognition. Promote a culture that values learning, innovation, respect, and professionalism.
Define and execute business strategies that strengthen customer relationships, improve service delivery, and support long-term growth.
Oversee all production, logistics, and customer service functions, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Drive ongoing process and performance improvements, encouraging innovation and accountability across all departments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct P&L accountability.
Background in building products or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Proven leadership in driving operational and financial success through teamwork and disciplined execution.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
SkyWater is partnering with a growing engineering services firm in the Minneapolis/St Paul area to find a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team! The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will design HVAC, plumbing & piping systems for industrial & commercial facilities. Our client has been successfully operating in the Twin Cities market for 40 years and offers a variety of engineering services (mechanical, electrical, facilities, construction, etc.). They’re offering a competitive salary, excellent work/life balance, support in getting your PE license, comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow your career with their firm!
SkyWater is partnering with a growing engineering services firm in the Minneapolis/St Paul area to find a Senior ElectricalDesigner to join their team! Our client has been successfully operating in the Twin Cities market for 40 years and offers a variety of services to their clientele (mechanical, electrical, facilities, construction, etc.). The Sr. Electrical Designer will focus on industrial & commercial facility design projects while designing & producing drawings for electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, etc.). Our client is offering a competitive salary, excellent work/life balance, comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow your career with their firm!
Our client is a global retail analytics company helping retailers and suppliers make smarter business decisions using advanced data and visualization tools. They are seeking a data-driven Insight Analyst II to join their Bentonville team and support multiple large-scale retail accounts, including a newly onboarded national client. This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English.
This role combines hands-on SQL analytics, client communication, and storytelling through data — ideal for someone who enjoys solving business problems and bringing insights to life.
Location: Bentonville, AR – Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 remote) Compensation: Targeting mid-$80Ks base Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
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