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Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services team across various U.S. locations. With over 5,500 professionals in 40 locations worldwide, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. We work closely with organizations and stakeholders to address complex business issues and maximize value, often taking interim management roles such as CFO, Controller, and Treasurer to guide clients through challenging times.
Our PEPI practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. We develop deep functional skills and tailor solutions to meet specific client needs. Our services include:
- CFO Services (including interim management roles)
- Rapid Results
- CDD/Strategy
- M&A Services
- Supply Chain
The interim CFO will support our private equity clients nationally. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and/or MBA, with previous experience as a financial executive in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Consumer Packaged Goods industries. Prior top-tier consulting experience is highly preferred.
Professional Experience:
- Established track record as a CFO for PE-owned businesses with revenues between $100 million and $1 billion (REQUIRED)
- Deep experience in Manufacturing/Industrial/CPG sectors (REQUIRED)
- Experience working with private equity-backed companies (REQUIRED)
- Prior consulting experience
- Experience leading time-sensitive projects such as restructuring, carve-outs, or acquisitions
- Proven ability to improve finance organization performance, upgrade staff skills, redesign processes, or implement systems (NetSuite, MS Dynamics a plus)
- Experience building budgets, EBITDA forecasts, cash forecasts, and management reporting dashboards
- International treasury and currency hedging experience (a plus)
Professional Skills:
- Strong written, oral, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Structured project management skills
- Initiative and drive
- Critical thinking
- Ability to deliver projects on time and with quality
- Creative and flexible thinking
- Client relationship skills
- Ability to identify operational drivers and support broad client issues
- Strategic recommendation development
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, with 10+ years in financial management, performance improvement, or restructuring roles
- MBA or advanced certification (CPA, CFA) preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 80%
- Existing PE relationships are a plus
We promote inclusive diversity, embracing a culture of integrity, quality, objectivity, and fun. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged for a specific opening. Resumes submitted unsolicited are considered free hires for A&M.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Executive
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Finance and Sales
- Industries: Business Consulting and Services