Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Turnaround, Value Creation, Growth
Location: Global
Reports To: CEO
Stakeholders: Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Investors, Lenders
About the Company
Our client is a global platform of operating companies delivering technology-enabled supply chain, logistics, and marketing execution solutions.
The organization operates across North America and internationally, combining technology, analytics, and execution to help enterprise and high-growth clients improve profitability and performance.
The business is in a phase of active transformation and value creation — not steady-state operations.
The Role
We are seeking a
Transformation CFO — a leader who thrives in complexity, operates with urgency, and brings both hands-on execution and strategic clarity.
This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who can:
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Drive liquidity and cash discipline.
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Restore and expand profitability.
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Build a scalable financial foundation.
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Partner with the CEO and Board to create enterprise value.
You will serve as the guardian of capital, architect of financial strategy, and catalyst for performance improvement across a global, multi-entity platform. This is
not a reporting role. This is a
build, fix, and scale role.
Key Responsibilities
Cash, Liquidity & Financial Control-
Establish daily and weekly cash visibility, forecasting, and control across all entities.
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Drive working capital optimization, collections discipline, and vendor management.
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Implement a tight operating cadence, including 13-week cash flow, variance tracking, and rapid interventions.
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Lead lender engagement, covenant compliance, and short- and medium-term liquidity planning.
Profitability & Performance Turnaround-
Own full P&L performance with accountability for margin improvement.
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Drive cost optimization, pricing discipline, and operational efficiency initiatives.
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Partner with business leaders to improve unit economics and contract profitability.
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Build real-time KPI dashboards that enable action, not just reporting.
Strategic Finance & Capital Structure-
Lead capital strategy across debt, equity, and internal allocation.
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Develop scenario modeling, restructuring options, and value creation plans.
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Support M&A, divestitures, and integrations with a focus on ROI and execution discipline.
Financial Operations & Governance-
Oversee FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, and Financial Reporting.
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Ensure compliance with US GAAP and global statutory requirements.
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Establish clear, decision-grade reporting for the CEO, Board, and investors.
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Strengthen internal controls while maintaining speed and agility.
Commercial Partnership-
Partner on pricing, deal structuring, and client negotiations.
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Ensure contracts reflect economic reality, margin expectations, and risk mitigation.
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Provide financial rigor to growth initiatives and new service offerings.
Transformation & Systems-
Lead finance transformation, including ERP optimization, automation, and data governance.
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Build a forward-looking finance function leveraging analytics and AI.
Leadership-
Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization.
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Operate effectively across a US–India model and multi-entity structure.
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Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Credentials-
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
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MBA and/or CPA preferred.
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Equivalent experience leading complex financial organizations may be considered in lieu of formal credentials.
Experience-
20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
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Proven experience as a CFO or equivalent senior finance leader.
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Demonstrated success in turnaround, restructuring, or high cash-pressure environments.
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Experience in multi-entity, global organizations with US GAAP reporting.
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Track record of direct engagement with Boards, lenders, and investors.
Technical & Functional Expertise-
Deep command of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
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Strong expertise in cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.
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Proven ownership of P&L, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
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Experience with capital structure management, including debt, equity, and covenants.
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Familiarity with ERP systems, finance transformation, and automation.
Preferred Background-
Experience in private equity-backed or founder-led environments.
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Industry experience in supply chain, logistics, or technology-enabled services.
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Exposure to US-India operating models or global capability centers.
Leadership Profile-
Hands-on operator with a strong bias for action and accountability.
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Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels simultaneously.
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Strong commercial instincts and decision-making under pressure.
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Willingness to lean in, challenge constructively, and drive outcomes.
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High integrity, resilience, and ownership mindset.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to:
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Shape the financial trajectory of a global, multi-platform business.
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Partner directly with the CEO and Board on high-impact decisions.
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Lead a true transformation — not incremental change.
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Build a modern, technology-enabled finance organization.
Closing Thought
Credentials are valued.
Proven performance in high-pressure operating environments is essential.
We are not looking for a caretaker.
We are looking for a builder who can operate in the storm and create long-term value on the other side.
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