Overview
A private equity-backed oil field services organization is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to support the accounting team, private equity stakeholders, and upcoming audit requirements.
Key Objectives
- Stabilize and improve the month-end close process,
- Lead 13-week cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
- Serve as financial liaison to private equity sponsors
- Support audit preparation (GAAP environment; external audit firm engaged)
- Provide hands-on oversight of accounting operations
- Partner with and elevate the current finance team
- Assist with select FP&A activities as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on “doer” CFO who is comfortable operating in a lean environment and rolling up their sleeves while maintaining executive presence.
Required Experience:
- Prior experience as CFO or Interim CFO within a PE-backed company
- Strong NetSuite proficiency (required)
- Deep GAAP expertise; audit-ready mindset
- Experience improving and accelerating close processes
- 13-week cash flow modeling and reporting
Ability to interface confidently with private equity stakeholdersPreferred:
- Oil field services / industrial / logistics exposure
- FP&A capability in addition to accounting oversight
- Experience stepping into transition environments
Environment & Structure
- Private equity-backed platform
- GAAP accounting (not cash basis)
- Upcoming external audit
- Controller currently serving as Acting CFO
- Lean team environment requiring strong leadership and execution
