Controller

  • Location: Greater Chicago
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48289

We are exclusively partnering with our client to find their next Controller.  This is a perfect opportunity for a Staff or Senior Accountant to take the next step in their career.  You’ll have the opportunity to mentor staff and report directly to the ownership team.  You’ll be responsible for full-cycle accounting, reporting, audit prep and working closely with the third party accounting/tax firm. 

 

Sr. Project Manager

  • Location: Mankato, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48288

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex and strategic projects within the organization. This role requires a strong background in project management, the ability to drive results, and a deep understanding of product development and manufacturing processes,

Manager, Global FP&A

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48286

High-growth PE-backed organization near Chicago looking to hire due to growth — this is as good at is gets from an FP&A exposure perspective.

Our client is looking for a Manager of FP&A focused on global consolidations — this person will own all forecasting, budgeting, quarterly reporting and performance improvement for the organization/all of its global segments. This hire will have the opportunity to make an impact from day 1, add value and improve the business from performance/process perspective, and get opportunity for quick promotion, rotational opportunities across the business, and extensive exposure to leadership/c-suite.

Flexible hybrid schedule, strong benefit package.

Ideal candidates will have 4-9 years of FP&A experience, ideally with foundations in an FLDP/Rotational program, and global consolidations/FP&A experience. Chicago-based, no relocation offered at this time.
 

Senior/Lead Accountant

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48264

Our client is a multi-billion dollar Medical Organization and is looking to add a Senior/Lead Accountant to help build out their Operational Accounting team. 

Details:
– 2x/week on-site in SW suburbs
– Operational Accounting with AdHoc responsibilities – supporting around 20 entities of varying sizes
– Opportunities for growth within Accounting, Revenue and Finance
– Great benefits – 401K, training and development, and affordable medical insurance
– $100K-$120K salary

Ideal Candidate:
– 3-10 years of Audit and/or Industry Operational Accounting experience
– Healthcare experience a plus
– CPA a plus
– ERP system experience (Oracle a plus, but not required)
– Must be a go-getter, self-started, and creative thinker
 

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48139

SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with our client in the central metro area on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst. This role is a key part of the external reporting team, ensuring compliance with financial disclosure and reporting standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration.
 

Corporate Counsel

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48020

SkyWater Search has partnered with a publicly-traded real estate investment trust to find its next Corporate Counsel in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have a few years of transactional experience, preferably handling structured finance transactions. This person will be establishing new secured lending facilities and other financing arrangements as well as drafting and negotiating term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, engagement letters, custodial agreements, and various related documents. This person will report to the company’s AGC and will support multiple business units. This is an in-office M-Th type of environment. 

If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com

Senior Accountant through Manager – rotational projects w/Fortune 1000

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48018

Overview

Are you an accounting professional with a public accounting background and have aspirations to become a CFO or Controller? If you’re not exactly sure what path is best for you (Controllership, Technical Accounting, Reporting, M&A?) and would like to be able to try a lot of different things within the same company and partner with Chicago’s best companies in the process our client could be a great fit. 

You will work on complex and high profile projects in a rewarding and dynamic culture that pays at least 30% more than public accounting does.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 3-8 years public accounting and/ or corporate accounting in large publicly traded companies
  • CPA preferred
  • Proven track of career progression
  • Communicates well at all levels, with internal and external stakeholders
  • Enthusiastic attitude, ability to pivot and possess an entrepreneurial spirit!

Risk Assurance and Advisory Manager

  • Location: New Brighton, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48016

Title: Risk Assurance and Advisory Manager
Work style: Hybrid, very flexible
Base Compensation: $110,000 – $160,000 plus bonus and profit sharing

SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of our best clients as they continue to build out their Finance and Accounting org structure! This is a Global publicly traded company that has been growing significantly and because of that they are looking to add a Risk Assurance and Advisory Manager. We are looking for someone who is ready to drive real change in an organization while having a direct impact on a company’s success! Ideally this person will have an analytical mindset, be a great problem solver, and come with 5+ years of public accounting (audit) experience.

If you have reached a point in public accounting where you are ready to leverage your skills in a more strategic, impactful way, this could be a great opportunity to consider.

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #48008

Sr. Digital Marketing Manager

Are you a Digital Marketing superhero? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’ve teamed up with a wonderful family-owned business that’s making waves in the collectible toy industry.

In this role, you’ll be the digital champion, leading exciting growth and customer acquisition initiatives across various channels. You’ll get to create and execute fun digital marketing strategies for key product lines, launch new initiatives to help the business grow, and manage marketing efforts across various platforms.

You’ll also keep an eye on trends and customer feedback, connect with key influencers, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with brands, vendors, content creators, and their amazing Product and Marketing teams to create delightful experiences for customers.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love thinking strategically while also rolling up your sleeves in a fast-paced online environment, we want to hear from you. Your passion for our products and the vibrant collector community will truly shine in this role.

We’re looking for someone who can easily manage and communicate priorities while using analytics and team feedback to make great decisions. If you have fantastic interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to creating an amazing customer experience, you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Analyze campaign performance data to continually optimize campaigns to achieve customer growth and product sales goals.
  • Utilize A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies to improve conversion rates and overall campaign effectiveness.
  • Identify and experiment with new and emerging channels to diversify customer acquisition sources and maximize reach.
  • Effectively balance the mix of acquisition, growth, and retention efforts in each channel.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to drive customer acquisition, loyalty, and retention across the customer lifecycle.
  • Report on key metrics and insights to the leadership team, providing actionable recommendations for growth and improvement.

Desired Experience:

  • 8+ years of digital marketing experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
  • Experience building, executing, and scaling digital marketing programs (Search, Display, Social, Email, Shopping and Affiliate marketing)
  • Demonstrated success using data and metrics to drive business results
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively, influencing others while building trust

This role is based in Minneapolis, MN with periodic visits to their Somerset, WI HQ. 

Human Resources Generalist

  • Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #47925

SkyWater is representing a privately-owned, highly innovative, growing company as they look to add an HR Generalist to the Corporate HR team.  This company has an established business with an optimistic future, and is known as a pioneer in their industry. This is a highly visible and employee-facing role, so it’s best suited for someone who loves interactions with employees and takes a customer-service approach to their business.

The Human Resources Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or in all of the following functional areas: recruitment and onboarding, maintaining partnerships with trade schools, universities and other educational institutions, employee relations, policy documentation and administration, employment law compliance, compensation and performance management, employee training, OSHA compliance, employee communication.

This position is relied on to assist the HR department with daily operations to
ensure nothing is overlooked. The Generalist must be sensitive to the needs of the business and capable of relating to individuals at all levels in the company. This individual works collaboratively and cross functionally with other company
departments. A strong aptitude for details, the ability to work in a time sensitive environment, and unwavering professionalism are required.

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