Work with key business stakeholders and the global continuous improvement team to build processes and an operational environment focused on creating value. You will identify and deliver service improvement activity across all inputs/outputs into the operational business through employing process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking.
Job Location: Chicago
Financial Reporting Analyst – Public Company
We are partnered with a well-known publicly traded organization in the Chicago area looking to add a financial reporting analyst to their financial reporting team. This role acts as a feeder into the rest of the business — If you are a Big 4/Tier-1 auditor and want exposure to ops/controllership/FP&A this is the role for you.
Ideal candidates will have Big 4/Tier-1 public accounting experience, active CPA/in process of getting CPA and large publicly traded clients.
Controller
A long time connection of SkyWater is looking for her right hand to lead the entire accounting function for a growing $130M+ business in the city.
You’ll lead a team of 8 and report directly to the CFO. This is a hands on leadership role where you’ll be asked to put in processes, help scale the department and continue to enhance systems as they recently upgraded their ERP system.
Ideal candidate will have CPA and sitting Controller experience with a growing business.
Targeting $150-175K cash compensation.
Labor & Employment Associate
SkyWater is assisting a reputable law firm with their search for a Labor & Employment associate to join the Chamber’s Ranked L&E team in Chicago.
An ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience with labor & employment matters including litigation and advising. This person must be licensed in Illinois and based in Chicago. Clerkship or high academic achievement required for consideration.
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com with interest.
Senior Accountant I Mostly Remote!
I am working with a PE-backed company who is in hyper-growth and looking to add a senior accountant to their team to help support their current (3) Group Controllers and (3) Accounting Managers.
This individual will owning several business functions, have exposure to the entire business, and work along side C-suite leadership! They are located in the city on a hybrid basis (W/ FLEX + Unlimited PTO) and has a young, friendly, collaborative environment!
Head of Tax Strategy
Chicago client that is seeking a head of tax strategy to advise on the entire business — they are a well-known financial services firm and looking for someone to maximize tax efficiencies and formulate strategies from a tax perspective and lead a team.
Heavy emphasis on strategic improvement and very entrepreneurial/high-impact from day one. You’ll be able to build your own team and influence change in the organization and this is in direct partnership with c-suite.
Ideal candidates have 10-15 years of tax experience, ideally in financial services or law firm settings.
Senior Accountant – Renewable Energy
We have a unique opportunity with a renewable energy start-up that is looking for a senior accountant. Oversight will include corporate accounting/controllership, external vendor management, and a liaison directly to C-suite.
Fantastic culture of people who love what they do. Unlimited PTO, best-in-class benefits, vacation stipend, and hybrid in-office schedule.
if you are interested in this role please send your resume directly to tehlen@skywatersearch.com or apply directly for consideration.
Director of Accounting
My client is a publicly traded, 1.5B company who is a leading medical and healthcare education provider and looking to add a Director of Accounting to their team. They are a very collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environment with a great tenure of individuals and all Finance leaders are stationed out of their Chicago office.
• MINIMUM of 8+ years experience
• Big4/top 10 public accounting firm experience OR sitting in a technical role at a large, public organization (mixture is ideal!)
• Must have strong GAAP knowledge with the ability to influence
• Experience with leading a team (huge plus!)
• Required CPA
• Local to Chicago
Technical Accounting Manager
Our client is a Global FinTech Company looking to hire a Technical Accounting Manager.
Highlights:
-Opportunity to get in on the ground floor at a Global FinTech company.
-Will build out revenue recognition program and create accounting memos that will become the official interpretations for the company going forward.
-Growth and leadership opportunity.
-Exposure to Sales, FP+A, Legal, Operations, CAO + Controllership.
-Hybrid (2x/Week On-Site in DT Chicago).
-Competitive base + bonus.
Ideal Candidate Background:
-3+ years in Big4/Tier 1, Senior or Manager.
-CPA preferred.
-Someone who wants to drive change and improvements.
-Experience with ASC606 and Technical Accounting Operations.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is hungry and ready to affect change in a global organization.
Senior SEC Accountant
Our client is a large multi-national public company find their next SEC Senior Accountant!
Highlights:
-Big multi-national public company, but has more of a feel of a small family company (currently a team of 5).
-Located in Downtown Chicago.
-$110k + Bonus + a great 401k match and other perks!
-This role has a lot of ownership and direct visibility to the C-Suite
Great work-life balance!
Ideal Candidate Background:
-2-3+ years in Big 4/Tier 1 Audit with Public Clients.
-CPA Preferred.
-Someone who wants to drive change and improvements.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to have W/L balance and is excited to learn and grow in a fantastic company!
