Brady Olson

Senior Director, Accounting & Finance

Bridging Real Estate & Finance to Help Clients Build Stronger Teams

At SkyWater Search Partners, we believe that deep industry knowledge leads to better hires. That’s exactly what Brady Olson brings to the table as the leader of our Real Estate practice area.

Brady has been with SkyWater since 2013 as a member of our Accounting & Finance recruiting team. Over the years, he has built a reputation for understanding not just the technical qualifications behind finance and leadership roles, but also the unique dynamics of the industries his clients operate in. That’s especially true when it comes to real estate.

What sets Brady apart is the experience he had before joining SkyWater: he spent five years as a licensed Real Estate Broker. That background gives him firsthand insight into the fast-moving world of development, investment, and property management—insight that’s rare in the recruiting world.

A Foot in Two Worlds: Finance and Real Estate

Brady’s recruiting work spans a range of high-level finance and accounting roles, including:

• Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
• Controllers
• FP&A Managers
• Senior Accountants

Within the real estate space, he works closely with developers, investment firms, and operators to fill strategic roles such as:

• Development Managers
• Asset Managers
• Financial Analysts
• Directors of Acquisitions

Whether he’s placing a Controller at a venture-backed multi-family firm or helping a commercial real estate developer find a Director of Finance, Brady understands how to align candidates with the operational and cultural realities of each organization.

Who He Works With

Brady partners with clients across a variety of sectors, including:

• Multi-family and mixed-use developers
• Commercial real estate investment firms
• Property management companies
• Venture capital-backed real estate startups

He brings a thoughtful, consultative approach to every search, backed by a network that spans both the finance and real estate communities.

Real-World Experience, Real Results

Having walked in his clients’ shoes, as a broker and a business professional, Brady’s industry fluency leads to better conversations, clearer expectations, and ultimately, stronger hires. His dual expertise helps SkyWater stand out in a crowded field of executive search firms.

If you’re looking to build your real estate or finance team with top-tier talent, Brady Olson is the kind of recruiter who gets it, and gets results.

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