Assistant Controller

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners is excited to announce an Assistant Controller opportunity in Minneapolis, MN. This newly elevated leadership role will oversee global accounting and lead transformative finance initiatives in a growing global manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and have over 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles and SEC reporting experience. This role offers significant executive exposure and the chance to shape the organization's accounting practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong executive presence and ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience in developing high-performing teams through mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations, including close processes.
• Oversee consolidated and SEC financial reporting.
• Drive accounting transformation initiatives and ERP implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting principles

Public accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

ERP implementation

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

SkyWater is thrilled to partner with one of our longest-standing clients on an exciting Assistant Controller opportunity. This is not a traditional backfill role or one focused on maintaining the status quo. Instead, it is a newly elevated leadership position created to help transform the finance organization into a more strategic, globally integrated function. As the CFO’s right-hand accounting leader, this individual will oversee global accounting while driving enterprise-wide initiatives including an Oracle Fusion implementation, global chart of accounts standardization, shared services development, and acquisition integration. This is a highly visible role offering direct executive exposure, broad organizational influence, and the opportunity to build capabilities that do not exist today within a growing global manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policies
• Ensure a strong internal control environment through SOX compliance, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance
• Provide oversight of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting consistency
• Drive enterprise accounting transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation, chart of accounts standardization, and global process improvements
• Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration activities
• Standardize accounting processes and improve automation, scalability, and reporting consistency across the organization
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, HR, Legal, and executive leadership
• Develop and mentor a high-performing global accounting organization while driving succession planning and leadership development
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership by communicating complex accounting matters and supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public accounting and leadership experience
• Experience within a public company environment, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls
• Manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting and inventory accounting
• Proven success leading accounting or finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and process standardization
• Experience building scalable accounting processes within a global organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence across multiple business functions
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership, Audit Committees, or Boards
• Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
• ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and experience supporting acquisition integrations are highly desirable