Accounting Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters or Florida location, employees join together to improve the world.


Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.


Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.


Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!


The SkyWater Accounting Manager will support the Company’s Accounting functions. Reporting to the Accounting Senior Manager, the Accounting Manager will drive operational excellence and execution around monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, assist with the company’s audit requirements, assist in driving and implement SOX and internal controls, oversee and manage Property, Plant & Equipment, Leases, Intangibles, Stock Compensation, and Equity functions. The Accounting Manager will manage a team of 2.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for timely monthly financial close activities through planning, preparation, recording, and review of journal vouchers.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Payroll Accountant and interface with payroll service provider, as necessary.
• Responsible and oversees the general ledger which include account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly sales and use tax compliance requirements
• Transmit monthly lender reports
• Assist the Finance Director in cash flow management with rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Assist Finance Director with monthly bank reporting.
• Assist the Accounting Senior Manager with external audit relations.
• Streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Oversee Fixed Asset Accountant with Fixed Assets, asset additions, retirements/disposals and depreciation reporting.
• Special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 8+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience managing others in accounting/finance
• Strong Accounting and GAAP knowledge: knowledge of new accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.).
• Understanding of Internal Controls and SOX.
• Demonstrated success in working across functional areas with strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the close and audit processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to lead/manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a larger accounting and finance team and manage time effectively and highly motivated.
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions that align with SkyWater’s priorities and values; take multiple factors into account; make appropriate decisions, even in fast-paced, uncertain situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient at handling conflict resolution and working with positions at all levels
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and present confidently to clients, understand client objectives.
• Strong Math and analytical skills a must.
• Strong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.


The annual salary range for this role is $108,400 - $162,600. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related expe