The Vice President of Operations will utilize proven manufacturing methodologies for process, quality, and production enhancement to create and enforce policies and procedures, develop sound manufacturing strategies, and lead the growth and mentoring of manufacturing staff while driving company success. The perfect candidate possesses excellent analytical and communication abilities, along with a hands-on approach. You grew your career through operations and plant management and will have a proven track record of multi-site manufacturing leadership for a minimum of 10 years.
Job Location: Chicago
Senior Associate, Corporate Finance
We are partnering with a rapidly growing asset manager that is building out its real estate corporate finance team and searching for a Senior Associate. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Finance and work closely with the CFO and C-Suite. This company has an unmatched culture and there is limitless upside to advance your career.
Ideal backgrounds have strong financial modeling and presentation skills who want to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Investment Banking or Real Estate consulting work is prefered.
Senior Manager of Tax
Real Estate has taken a hit, but this client has continued to grow by developing new properties, diversifying their portfolio and adding sharp talent along the way!
We’ve known the leadership team for a few years and have placed people here so can attest to their collaborative, team approach and strong culture! They are a dynamic, fast paced environment (while not burning their people out) and entrepreneurial in nature.
The role is a mix of consulting and compliance and looking for someone who likes to BUILD/CREATE processes as you won’t be “handed a playbook” on day 1.
We are targeting forward looking, strategic players who understand how to partner across the business while making sure to stay compliant and diligent.
Ideal background is 10-15+ years experience within a Real Estate (or PE-Backed) environment, leading their tax function.
Technical Sales Representative- Valve and Automation
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A Technical Sales Representative is responsible for profitably growing sales with an established group of customers. TSRs will establish and maintain relationships with existing customers, identify new opportunities and close those opportunities.
VP of Corporate Accounting
Real Estate has taken a hit, but this client has continued to grow by developing new properties, diversifying their portfolio and adding sharp talent along the way!
We’ve known the leadership team for a few years and have placed people here so can attest to their collaborative, team approach and strong culture! They are a dynamic, fast paced environment and entrepreneurial in nature.
The VP of Corporate Accounting will be their CAO’s right hand! This individual will oversee all corporate accounting/management company related tasks while have (2) direct reports – Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller.
The ideal candidate is someone who has a deep understanding of business complexities within a PE environment and has had experience leading accounting and finance functions.
**MUST BE LOCAL TO CHICAGOLAND
Director Accounting Operations – Fortune 500
We are working with a large global Fortune 500 company in Chicago to help them find their next Director due to internal promotion.
They have a hybrid work environment and an exceptional leadership team focused on doing things the right way, adding value, investing in infrastructure and developing talent and systems.
We’ve placed 4 people here (2 have already been promoted) who all love it for the challenge and the people/leadership.
This role sits in operations and works with the various BU CFO’s so strong communications skills on top of technical accounting is a must. This is a feeder role and they’ve promoted 4 people out of this position into corporate and BU roles so best for someone who is ambitious and looking to grow their career.
Ideal background has a public accounting foundation with large public clients or someone in a large public company today.
If interested in learning more about this or other career advancing opportunities please reach out or apply to start a conversation.
RPG iSeries Developer
We are partnering with a client of ours in the Insurance industry to help them find an RPG iSeries developer.
The position focuses on designing, developing, and supporting iSeries code for various applications. You will work closely with teams across departments to gather requirements and create application specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing code, conducting unit tests, and working with team members on development and QA tasks. The role also involves establishing and maintaining development standards, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth application performance. The ideal candidate has experience in delivering complex systems, expertise in iSeries programming languages like RPG, CL, SQL, COBOL, and Java.
This position is located in SW Chicago and this person NEEDS to be IN OFFICE 2-3 days a week.
Senior Accountant – Hedge Fund
Growing hedge fund is adding to their management company/controllership function. This is a newly created role due to growth and will provide excellent exposure across the business. The main focus of this role is to provide strategic support from an accounting lens to the overall organization. This will help with month end close, analytics, and operational accounting.
If you are a Big 4/Tier-1 CPA who is interested in joining a prestigious platform and partnering with leaders across the business this one is for you.
Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of Big 4/Tier-1 audit experience with Private Equity/Hedge Fund and/or financial services clients. CPA required.
Accounting Manager – Hedge Fund
Growing hedge fund is adding to their management company/controllership function. This is a newly created leadership role due to growth and will provide excellent exposure across the business. The main focus of this role is to provide strategic support from an accounting lens to the overall organization. This will help with month end close, analytics, and operational accounting.
If you are a Big 4/Tier-1 CPA who is interested in joining a prestigious platform and partnering with leaders across the business this one is for you.
Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of Big 4/Tier-1 audit experience with Private Equity/Hedge Fund and/or financial services clients. CPA required.
Corporate M&A Associate
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a premier law firm with their search for a junior or midlevel associate to join the corporate team in Chicago.
This highly ranked mid-size law firm is Chambers ranked in numerous practice areas, has an excellent culture, and strong DEI initiatives. An ideal candidate will have big law or mid-size firm experience focusing on M&A, corporate governance, and private equity matters, as well as excellent academic credentials. This is an unposted role.
Please apply here or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at Rniebuhr@skywatersearch.com with questions.
