Senior Manager of Technical Accounting

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, Florida, or Texas 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!


SkyWater is hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the Company's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. You will be responsible for researching complex accounting issues, drafting technical position papers, monitoring accounting standard updates, overseeing the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting, policy development, and strategic transactions. This position reports directly to the Vice President Corporate Controller and will work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Business Development.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the company’s expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards;
• Lead the evaluation and documentation of complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leasing, business combinations, debt/equity, stock-based compensation);
• Advise stakeholders (Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, M&A) on accounting implications of contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft comprehensive technical accounting memos and provide guidance to finance leadership and external auditors;
• Assess the provisions of new accounting standards, make recommendations to the Corporate Controller and new accounting standards adoption, and lead implementation efforts to adopt such standards;
• Maintain and enhance existing accounting policies;
• Support the External Reporting team in the review of financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, etc.), ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a primary contact of the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit, including providing supporting documentation and service coordination;
• Engage in special projects, notably development of ERP and other financial reporting system enhancements;
• Lead process improvement initiatives; and
• Prepare and present materials to the Company’s Audit Committee.

A candidate should expect their time to be allocated across these responsibilities as follows:
• 60% technical accounting assessments;
• 20% new accounting policy adoption and policy management; and
• 20% projects and other accounting work.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or higher
• CPA license
• 7+ years in public accounting and/or technical accounting
• Organized and proactive with an ability to manage multiple activities
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and partnerships
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Oracle Ne