We are partnering with a local consulting firm that serves the lower middle market with a sweet spot of companies with annual revenues between $10-100M. Work is in the office of the CFO so you’ll be exposed to a mix of financial, operational, strategy finance and controllership responsibilities.
Their people focused approach provides their team with a unique work/life balance that is tough to find elsewhere. They are project based and mostly remote (but need to live in the Chicagoland area). Zero overnight travel required.
We are targeting entrepreneurial minded professionals with 5-10 years experience who want to add value and make an impact for their clients. Must have public accounting foundation to be considered.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top mid-size law firm in Chicago with their search for a corporate associate. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a law firm focusing on high-level m&a deals, top law school credentials, and an active IL bar license. This firm is a top 5 mid-size firm in Chicago with Chamber’s band 1 and 2 rankings, former big law partners, and a shortened partnership track for associates.
If you’ve considered making a change in the New Year, please apply or contact Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch,com with interest.
I am working with a privately-held investment firm in the city who has experienced consistent growth over the last several years and looking for someone to come in and joint their team!
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 Director of Portfolio Accounting will be reporting up to their Principle in the hospitality group & will be working with multiple funds & JV’s. This role will be heavy in cross-functional work, collaboration with a focus on their hospitality business.
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.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a prestigious litigation boutique law firm with their search for high-level associate attorneys of any level to join the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will come from a top law school with excellent academic credentials, ideally a judicial clerkship, and have experience with complex litigation. Associates will work under multiple partners and practice a variety of litigation areas – antitrust, consumer protection, product liability, commercial matters, and environmental.
This law firms pays market compensation including bonuses, offers a hybrid workplace, and promotes a cross-office collaborative culture. Candidates must be high performing attorneys with strong credentials and experience. Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com with questions.
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.
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.
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.
SkyWater has partnered with a Chicago Financial Institution to support development and maintenance of AS400 applications. This position is full-time with great benefits working on-site downtown.
Candidates should bring at least five years of experience developing applications on the AS400 platform in RPG Free-form. This position will be on-site three days per-week.
I am working with a Fortune 500 company in the western suburbs of Chicago who is looking for a Senior SEC reporting analyst to join their team!
Being a net-new role, it will be a great stepping stone for someone who is looking for well-rounded experience. You will touch several areas of the business – M&A, purchase accounting, reporting, technical, finance, etc. and will be seen as a true partner to the business. If you are looking to join a team that has a history of promoting within and takes care of their people – let’s chat!
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