LOCATION: Ohio
RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners
SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturer and distributor and specialty retail products business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.
COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.
THE COMPANY:
- Business Model:Manufacturer and distributor and specialty retail products
- End Market: Consumer and retail stores
- Revenue Range:Mid-market
- Hold Period:Exit planned for 2030
- Deal Structure:Control buyout
INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly within 4-5 years.
- Institutionalize a scalable, data-driven finance and operating system that converts the business from a craft-led business into a metrics-led platform.
- Professionalize and scale a global, acquisition-ready platform capable of compounding growth through M&A and omnichannel expansion.
- Improve inventory turns, optimize SKU rationalization, and enhance pricing discipline to unlock cash and EBITDA.
THE SPONSOR: This San Francisco-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include manufacturing, consumer product, distribution, healthcare, and non-financial service sectors. Today the sponsor owns 11 portfolio companies and has $700mm in cumulative capital commitments.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:
- Business Model: Manufacturing and distribution
- Functional: Top financial leader of a $10mm-$100mm manufacturing/distribution company
- Orientation:Heavy strategic finance orientation is required with related experience across pricing, margin, and inventory
- Private Equity: Highly preferred
- M&A: Not required but nice to have
- Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success
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FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
