Job Summary:
We seek a strategic CFO with Big 4 public accounting expertise to lead financial operations, drive value creation, and partner with private equity investors to scale a high-growth portfolio company. This role offers significant equity upside and focuses on optimizing financial strategy in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and investor relations.
- Lead financial modeling, capital allocation, and cash flow management to optimize working capital and fund growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on investments, ensuring alignment with financial goals and ROI targets.
- Manage compliance, risk, and audit processes, including SOX readiness and interactions with external auditors and private equity stakeholders.
- Drive M&A opportunities, including due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition value enhancement.
- Implement ERP systems and financial controls to enhance efficiency across operations.
- Provide executive insights on pricing, margins, and market trends to inform board-level strategies.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 10+ years in finance/accounting, with 5+ years in a CFO or senior finance role at a PE-backed company; Big 4 public accounting background required.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Skills:Proven track record in financial strategy for high-growth consumer brands.
- Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel modeling.
- Strong leadership presence with experience managing teams and advising C-suite/executive boards.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities in fast-paced environments.
