Director of Finance

  • Location: Brooklyn Park
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53132

SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a growing, PE-backed manufacturing company on a newly created Director of Finance opportunity.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will lead FP&A and help continue to build out the function as the company grows. This is a highly visible role with exposure to the executive leadership team and private equity sponsor.

They are looking for someone who can dig into the numbers, understand what is happening across the business and communicate the story behind the results. This person needs to be comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, from building models and working through detailed analysis to presenting to senior leadership.

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53126

Senior Financial Analyst
Hybrid – Eden Prairie, MN (3x a week onsite)
Salary: up to 115K + 10% bonus

I’m working with a mid-sized manufacturer in Eden Prairie that’s investing heavily in tech and automation.This role will be a finance partner to their plants, working directly with operations on cost, margin and efficiency projects.

The ideal fit is a senior analyst with a manufacturing background who likes digging into the why behind the numbers and working directly with leaders across divisions.

Part of a brand new team that promotes from within, so there’s lots of room to jump on projects, build your own tools and grow.

If interested, apply today! Local Minnesota applicants only please.

Litigation Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53123

An established midsize Los Angeles firm known for high-profile business litigation is seeking a litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience. The litigation team handles sophisticated business disputes and complex commercial litigation across a range of subject areas, including entertainment, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and construction. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and well-rounded, with the potential to become a leader both within the firm and in the broader legal community.

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of law firm experience handling sophisticated disputes
  • Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • A proactive, self-directed approach to the work
  • Demonstrated success collaborating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions for clients
  • Ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, and deliver excellent client service
  • Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
  • Active California bar admission required

What the Firm Offers

  • Early, substantive experience. Associates take and defend depositions, handle court hearings, play key roles in jury trials and arbitrations, and manage client relationships. Because of the firm’s size, every litigator contributes meaningfully, and advancement is merit-based.
  • High-stakes work. The firm regularly represents sophisticated clients in their most important and sensitive disputes, where the issues are complex and far-reaching.
  • A flexible path to partnership. Partnership timing is driven by each associate’s development, contributions to the firm and the legal community, and demonstrated potential as a business developer, rather than a fixed lockstep schedule.
  • Dedicated mentorship. Each new associate is paired with both a partner mentor and an associate mentor to support onboarding and integration.
  • Business development support. Associates work with the firm’s marketing and business development team to build a personal business plan aligned with their career goals.
  • Collaborative culture. Business casual, open-door environment with an informal management structure. Community involvement is actively encouraged and supported.

Compensation

Base salary range: $220,000 to $265,000. Total compensation also includes discretionary bonuses.

Family Law Paralegal

  • Location: Edina
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53118

A boutique family law firm in the Twin Cities is looking to add a paralegal. They are looking for someone with significant family law experience who can hit the ground running supporting a partner and an associate. They offer great flexibility, competitive compensation, and fantastic benefits. If qualified and interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com. 

Family Law Attorney

  • Location: Edina
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53117

A boutique family law firm in the Twin Cities is looking to add an associate with 6-10 years of experience to their team. This firm has a reasonable billable hour requirement allowing for great work life balance while also providing competitive compensation and fantastic benefits. They are looking for someone who can hit the ground running without any training and who has several years of substantive family law experience. Compensation varies based on experience, but is competative for the market. If qualified and interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.

Director of Global Tax and Treasury

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53116

I’m partnering with a multi-billion dollar industrial manufacturer to help them identify their first Director of Global Tax. This is a newly created role due to their growth, and part of their long-term leadership succession planning.  This is the ideal role for a Big 4 Tax Manager/Sr Manager looking for their first industry role.  You’ll report to a Controller who has built a high performing team, all while maintaining a fun, relaxed culture.  Compensation package includes equity!

Director of Operations

  • Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53114

A well-established and growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a substantial manufacturing operation in Central Minnesota. This position will have broad responsibility for site performance and will play a key role in improving productivity, capacity, efficiency, and customer responsiveness while continuing to build a strong culture of operational excellence.

The Director of Operations will lead through multiple layers of management and oversee a broad range of manufacturing and operational functions. This individual will be expected to remain visible and engaged with the operation while also helping shape longer-term strategy, capital priorities, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Executive Recruiter- Sales

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53113

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Executive Recruiter to our Sales team. Our Executive Recruiters run a full desk, owning both business development and candidate recruiting. That means building relationships with new clients, creating search opportunities, recruiting top talent, and developing a strong network within your market.

You’ll have SkyWater’s established brand, reputation, resources, and relationships behind you, but this isn’t a role where you’re simply handed a list of clients and open jobs. We’re looking for someone who is excited to develop new business, create opportunities, and take ownership of growing their desk.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission. The more you build, the more you can earn.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
  • Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, 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. Earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment built around results rather than activity metrics.
  • Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly events and happy hours to holiday parties and family events, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We also give back through community initiatives including Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.

Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com

Executive Recruiter- IT

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53112

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Executive Recruiter to our IT team. Our Executive Recruiters run a full desk, owning both business development and candidate recruiting. That means building relationships with new clients, creating search opportunities, recruiting top talent, and developing a strong network within your market.

You’ll have SkyWater’s established brand, reputation, resources, and relationships behind you, but this isn’t a role where you’re simply handed a list of clients and open jobs. We’re looking for someone who is excited to develop new business, create opportunities, and take ownership of growing their desk.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission. The more you build, the more you can earn.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
  • Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, 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. Earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment built around results rather than activity metrics.
  • Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly events and happy hours to holiday parties and family events, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We also give back through community initiatives including Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com

Executive Recruiter- Human Resources

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53111

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Executive Recruiter to our HR team.

Our Executive Recruiters run a full desk, owning both business development and candidate recruiting. That means building relationships with new clients, creating search opportunities, recruiting top talent, and developing a strong network within your market.

You’ll have SkyWater’s established brand, reputation, resources, and relationships behind you, but this isn’t a role where you’re simply handed a list of clients and open jobs. We’re looking for someone who is excited to develop new business, create opportunities, and take ownership of growing their desk.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission. The more you build, the more you can earn.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
  • Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, 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. Earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility & Autonomy: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment built around results rather than activity metrics.
  • Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly events and happy hours to holiday parties and family events, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We also give back through community initiatives including Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com

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