Accounting Mgr - Finance/Accounting

The Accounting Manager will co-lead SkyWater's accounting functions by overseeing and managing the Accounts Payables and Payroll functions, as well the accounting of various other positions and balances, notably accruals and equity. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring complete and accurate financial information, ensuring team adherence to SkyWater polices, process and controls, and establishing their close calendar and ensuring timely completion of recurring close activities. The Accounting Manager will also oversee process improvements in their areas of responsibility and lead efforts to modernize and transform accounting applications.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Manage timely monthly financial close activities, including the establishment of the close calendar and coordination of close activities. In this capacity, the Accounting Manager will guide the team to successful complete of close activities and ensure accurate financial reporting through the review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other analyses prepared by the team.
• Manage day-to-day functions of accounts payables, including cash disbursements, cash disbursement forecasting, vendor creation, and bill processing.
• Will manage day-to-day functions of payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, cash disbursement accounting, reconciliation of financial data, and completing of payroll analytics.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting requirements of other balances and transaction, notably, but not limited to, accrued liabilities and equity .
• Ensure team compliance with SkyWater policies, financial processes and internal controls over financial reporting. Identify opportunities and effectuate improvements to optimize and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and fanatical reporting processes.
• Provide leadership and oversight to of the accounting team focused not only on daily tasks, but the build out and development of a high performing team.
• Build a culture of acceptance and excellence within the accounting team and foster/promote cross-function collaboration and partnership within SkyWater.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting of Finance
• 8+ years of accounting experience, experience with AP and payroll preferred
• Strong business acumen and GAAP knowledge
• High proficiency in the design, implementation and execution of internal controls over financial reporting
• Success in working across functional areas with strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and individuals.
• Highly motivated with an ability be a self-starter and manage the team's time effectively and efficiently
• Willingness to dive into the details and assist the team with completing tasks to meet a given deadline
• Proficient at working with positions at all levels, including executives
• Success at building relationships and collaborating with others
• Strong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, NetSuite, and Smartsheets)
• 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 a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified public accountant (active or inactive)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends on occasion.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds.
• Requires walking, standing, repetitive bending and some climbing.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

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 experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets