Executive Search: CFO

Location: New York City Metro Area Compensation: $275,000 - $325,000 base salary + bonus + equity

Our client, a private equity-backed manufacturing company in the New York City metro area, is seeking a dynamic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy, optimize operations, and drive value creation. The company is poised for significant growth, requiring a strategic finance leader who understands the complexities of scaling in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

As CFO, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsors, leading financial planning, capital allocation, M&A execution, and operational efficiency to drive profitability and growth. You will be instrumental in guiding the company through expansion, improving financial processes, and ensuring strong investor and lender relations.

• Strategic Financial Leadership Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives, ensuring financial stability and scalability.
• Operational Finance & Performance Optimization Implement best-in-class financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and cost control initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Private Equity Partnership & Value Creation Serve as the key liaison with the PE sponsors, delivering financial insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• M&A & Capital Markets Lead due diligence, financial modeling, and integration for acquisitions while managing capital structure, debt financing, and investor relations.
• Team Leadership & Development Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Risk & Compliance Management Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards, and internal controls to mitigate risks.

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with prior CFO experience in a private equity-backed manufacturing company strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operational finance, and M&A within a manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain-focused environment.
• Track record of working closely with PE firms, executing on growth strategies, optimizing EBITDA, and driving financial performance in a leveraged environment.
• Proven ability to streamline processes, implement scalable systems (ERP/Netsuite preferred), and lead financial transformations.
• Strong leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence C-suite, investors, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing debt financing, working capital optimization, and cash flow strategies.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

• Be a key player in a high-growth, PE-backed environment, directly impacting strategy and value creation.
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential and meaningful equity participation.
• Opportunity to lead M&A transactions and work closely with top-tier private equity professionals.

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