What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: March 18,2026
- Salary: $120,000
The Controller will oversee the full accounting function and lead a team. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment and excited about helping build and standardize processes as the company continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, GL, union reporting, compliance)
- Manage project-based accounting (WIP, % of completion, project margin tracking)
- Lead financial reporting, cash flow management, and budgeting/forecasting
- Partner with leadership to support strategic decision-making
- Manage and mentor a tenured accounting team (~10 direct reports)
- Drive process improvements and help standardize workflows
- Play a key role in optimizing recently implemented systems
- Support ongoing system enhancements and future implementations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and external stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership exposure
- Experience in construction, project-based, or service-based environments preferred
- Strong understanding of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Experience managing or mentoring accounting teams
- Proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems preferred
- Systems-savvy with experience improving processes and workflows
- Comfortable operating in a less structured, evolving environment
- Strong communication skills with ability to partner cross-functionally
- Experience with union payroll or multi-state payroll a plus
Salary : $120,000