External Reporting, Senior/Staff

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50137

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. They are looking to add a Staff and Senior to their team 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!

Account Executive – Life Sciences Software

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50131

SkyWater has been retained on a fully remote Account Executive position for a fast-growing, leading provider of SaaS-based electronic Quality Management System software. 

For over 20+ years the firm has provided medical device manufacturers, consultants, and suppliers with solutions to automate and streamline their business. They are highly respected in their industry for their products and top notch customer service. They’re targeting someone with a strong sales background to manage and sell into key accounts on a national scale. 

This  Account Executive will be an influential player and report directly to the CEO.The Account Executive is someone who is highly competitive, goal oriented, and can sustain high levels of activity via phone conversations, virtual meetings, and independent marketing strategies. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the sales process including identifying and reaching out to prospective clients, a consultative sales process including educating the client, and delivering solutions.

This is a remote position with complete ownership over a large sales territory. They offer a strong base salary, uncapped commissions, plan accelerators, and significant opportunity for career growth. 

Salary Range- $160,000-$190,000

VP of Sales

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50110

We have been retained by a private equity-backed, market-leading provider of commercial services, chemicals, and equipment to identify a growth-focused Vice President of Sales to lead, develop, and scale their sales team. This organization serves a diverse client base across multiple industries and is known for its strong customer relationships and commitment to quality and innovation.
With the recent growth, they’ve nearly doubled in revenue in the past four years! 

The role is ideal for a strategic sales leader who enjoys balancing hands-on client engagement with team leadership. You will oversee a geographically dispersed sales team and play a central role in shaping go-to-market strategy, talent development, and overall revenue performance. The position reports directly to the CEO and is part of the senior leadership team.

This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who thrives in a “player/coach” environment; someone comfortable closing deals with corporate decision makers, while building structure, process, and accountability across a team. The company offers a strong foundation, a collaborative culture, and significant runway for growth.

Ideal candidates will bring a mix of B2B sales leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of driving results in technical selling environments. A background in construction, facilities, or service-oriented industries is preferred.

The selected candidate will receive a strong compensation package (base salary plus commission/ bonus), benefits, and an equity package. 

*** NOTE: This position is local to Minneapolis, and the selected candidate will be required to work on-site at their corporate HQ in Minneapolis. ***
 

Director of FP&A

  • Location: Chicago
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50101

We are partnering with our high growth client to fill a newly created Director of Finance role.  In this highly visible role, you will be presenting to executive leadership and investors.  My biotech client is looking for someone with executive polish while not being afraid to get into the weeds to understand the business.

 

Human Resources Business Partner

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50079

We’re partnering with a longstanding manufacturing client on their search for a strategic Human Resources Business Partner. This role will partner with business leadership on all talent priorities across the employee lifecycle, including performance, development, engagement, succession, retention, and employee relations. This role will also partner closely with the HR Centers of Excellence to design, deliver, and optimize people programs and practices.  
This role is ideal for an experienced HR Business Partner who has expertise in organizational effectiveness and talent management strategies and is energized by the opportunity to build, enhance, and drive strategic people initiatives.
Compensation: $135K
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive HRBP experience
  • Data analysis and HRIS (Workday) experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence team members at all levels

Chief Executive Officer

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50078

SkyWater has been retained by one of our private equity clients to identify the next Chief Executive Officer for one of their fast-growing and exciting Minnesota-based portfolio companies. 

This well-reputed $50M specialty restoration business has been around for over 20 years, and has a great reputation within their industry. Only open due to a pending retirement of the current CEO, this company requires a hands-on leader to help drive its next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a respected, nimble, and high-impact service business that’s redefining it’s industry across the country. If you’re a bold leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, operational excellence, and a passion for building strong teams in complex environments, we want to hear from you.

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for managing every aspect of our client’s operation, ensuring sustained growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, strong company culture, and the long-term creation of shareholder value.  The CEO will develop and execute strategic initiatives, oversee business operations, and drive expansion while living the Company’s core values. This role requires a hands-on results-driven leader, willing to take an active role in all aspects of the Company’s operations.

*** This position is local to Minneapolis; the ideal candidate will reside in the Twin Cities and is expected to be in the office regularly. ***
*** This role offers a strong base salary, annual bonus plan, good benefits, and strong LTIP offering that includes equity. ***

Engineering Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50074

SkyWater is partnering with a client in Minneapolis to find an Engineering Manager for their team! The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of 2 direct-reports while leading the engineering function for our client. This person will have a seat on the management team and will report directly to the company President to help achieve strategic initiatives for the organization. Our client is a successful small business that’s on the cusp of some exciting growth due to growing market demand for their products. They’re an ESOP manufacturer that manufactures air filtration equipment for various market segments. They’re offering a solid base salary, ownership stake in the business, excellent benefits, and future career growth opportunities as they continue to grow & expand!

Trade Application Support Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50058

SkyWater is partnering with a FinTech Company in downtown Chicago to expand its client support team. 

This is a newly created position with great visibility, room for advancement, and the opportunity to work with current-generation technology. They’re also offering good pay, benefits and hybrid flexibility after 6 months.

Here’s what they’re looking for:
 

  • Experience in the Finance Industry and a Four-year degree
  • Familiarity with SQL, Python, C#, or other languages and US Equities and Derivatives Market 
  • Willingness to obtain SIE, Series 7, 6, and 63. 
  • FIX Protocol, and application support experience are recommended.
  • Ability to commute to their office downtown

No visa sponsorship is available.

If you’re interested, let me know!

HRIS & Payroll Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50041

Are you a strategic payroll and HRIS leader looking to make an impact in a high-growth, family-first environment? We’re partnering with a well-established specialty contractor in the construction and industrial services space to hire an experienced HRIS & Payroll Manager. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead both systems and payroll strategy for a multi-state, union/non-union workforce of 800+ employees.This is a high-impact position with visibility across HR, Finance, and Operations. The company recently implemented Workday (full suite) and is looking for a forward-thinking leader to optimize functionality, manage a tenured team, and drive continuous improvement.
 
Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Strategic ownership of both payroll and Workday HRIS platforms
• Established team with long tenure and deep expertise
• Industry stability and growth – the organization has its longest project backlog in history
• Collaborative, values-driven culture that emphasizes integrity, safety, and teamwork
• Hybrid flexibility and strong benefits

Associate Attorney

  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50032

SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a rapidly growing boutique personal injury firm in the Twin Cities with its search for an Attorney. An ideal candidate has at least 2 years of personal injury or plaintiffs’ work comp experience. Must enjoy the customer service side of practicing law.

The firm describes itself as collegial, fun, and loyal. The role starts as in-office, but a hybrid arrangement is earned once fully onboarded. Compensation is competitive (with a negotiable commission structure), benefits are solid, and parking is free. 

If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com. 

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