About the Company

ESG (www.ExecStaffGroup.com) has been retained to identify a CFO for a Private Equity Backed Professional Services Firm. Our client is expanding rapidly across the U.S. and is looking for a strategic CFO, with prior Professional Services Firm experience, to be an integral part of the Executive Team. Opportunity will come with a lucrative cash compensation structure, as well as equity.

About the Role

Core Responsibilities

Value Creation & Strategy: Work with the PE sponsor to develop and execute the value creation plan (VCP), focusing on EBITDA growth, margin improvement, and working capital optimization.
Financial Reporting & Control: Implement robust, timely, and accurate financial reporting, including 13-week cash flow modeling, monthly flash reports, and board packages.
M&A Support & Integration: Lead buy-side and sell-side diligence, including quality of earnings (QofE) reviews, and lead the integration of bolt-on acquisitions to create synergies.
Cash Flow Management: Manage capital structure, debt covenants, and liquidity to fund growth while paying down leveraged debt.
KPI Development: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) tailored to professional services (e.g., billable utilization, project profitability, revenue per employee) to drive operational improvements.
Technology Transformation: Upgrade ERP systems and automate finance functions (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay) to support.

Qualifications

Experience: Proven track record as a CFO or VP of Finance, preferably in a PE-backed professional services firm (consulting, advisory, legal, etc.).
Transaction Experience: Strong background in M&A, debt refinancing, and preparation for exit (IPO or sale).
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), financial modeling, and ERP implementation.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA or MBA is highly preferred.

Required Skills

Achievement of EBITDA targets and margin expansion.
Successful, seamless integration of acquisitions.
Consistently clean audits and timely reporting.
Maximum valuation at the time of exit.

Preferred Skills

"Think Like an Owner" Mindset: Possess entrepreneurial drive and high accountability for shareholder returns.
Telescopic Ability: Capability to transition quickly between high-level strategic planning and deep, granular analysis of business operations.
High Urgency & Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where rapid change and quick decisions are necessary.
Communication Skills: Clear, consistent communication with the board, operating partners, and lenders, particularly regarding performance against the investment thesis.
Talent Management: Ability to attract, develop, and retain high-quality finance staff to upgrade the existing finance function.

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