We are working with a large PE backed company 30 minutes from the heart of Chicago to help them find their next VP Accounting due to continued growth.
Business revenue has exploded to being a multi-billion dollar company due to organic and inorganic growth. They have a strong leadership team in place consisting of legacy and new leaders so there is institutional knowledge while also support for new strategic ideas and innovation.
This will lead the entire accounting organization reporting directly to the CFO with autonomy to grow your team.
If you’re looking for a fast paced organization focused on people, process and systems with experience growing teams in a large, matrixed organization this could be a good fit!
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.
This is a remote Senior Accountant opportunity with a growing software company. Travel is available 1x/month – all expenses paid and driving distance from Chicago.
Details: $50M PE-backed software company, net new position, growth path, project-based work, close collaboration with Controller & CFO, ERP/606 implementation, audit, and leadership opportunity.
Requirements are firm: Public accounting foundation, CPA, SaaS experience, revenue rec/ 606 experience, 3-5 years of experience.
I am working with one of my favorite client of mine in the Western Suburbs who is a Sporting Goods manufacturer in hyper-growth mode! They don’t have any plans to slow down anytime soon & they deal with very well-known brands (both international and national) that you may be familiar with.
They are looking for a “go-getter” to join their accounting team as a Staff Accountant to come in and put their own stamp on things! In this role you will be doing various GL activities as well as get full visibility of C-suite/working cross functionally across several areas!
If this sounds interesting, please apply and I would love to elaborate and share details!
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.
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.
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.
Senior Accountant – External Reporting Global Public Company | Downtown Chicago
Our client, a prominent multi-national public company, is searching for a skilled Senior Accountant – External Reporting to join their dynamic team. Though they have a global footprint, their finance team is a tight-knit group of five, fostering a collaborative, family-oriented atmosphere.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting:
Be part of a large, public company with the feel of a small, close team
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Chicago
Attractive compensation: $110K base + bonus, strong 401k match, and excellent benefits
Significant responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership, including the C-suite
Enjoy a strong work-life balance in a supportive and forward-thinking environment
Qualifications:
2-3+ years of experience in public audit with public company clients
CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory
A motivated individual who thrives on driving improvements and leading change
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to achieve a healthy work-life balance while continuing to grow professionally in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
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.
