Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Charlotte Metro Area (On-Site Required)Compensation: $285,000 – $305,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity ParticipationOverviewE57 Partners is partnering with a private equity sponsor to identify a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support a portfolio company headquartered in the Charlotte Metro Area.The business is led by a CEO who has been in place for approximately one year and has already completed the company’s first acquisition. With a clear mandate to continue scaling the business, the organization is entering its next phase of growth.To date, the finance function has been supported by an Interim CFO and Interim Controller. The private equity sponsor and CEO have now made the decision to transition to a full-time CFO to build a permanent, scalable finance infrastructure.This CFO will be responsible for hiring a full-time Controller and building out a true FP&A and finance function to support continued growth, operational discipline, and value creation.With approximately four years remaining in the investment horizon, the focus is on execution—driving financial performance, supporting M&A, and preparing the business for a successful outcome.Role SummaryThe CFO will have full ownership of the finance function and will play a key role in executing the company’s growth strategy and improving financial and operational performance.This includes:Transitioning the finance function from interim to full-time leadershipBuilding out the accounting, FP&A, and finance infrastructureSupporting M&A strategy, diligence, and integrationDriving EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and cash flow optimizationPartnering closely with the CEO on execution of the value creation planThe ideal candidate is a hands-on, build-oriented finance leader who has experience stepping into underbuilt environments and creating structure, visibility, and discipline.What Makes This Opportunity DifferentCEO has been in place ~1 year and is actively driving growthFinance function currently built on interim leadership — true build opportunityAbility to hire a Controller and build a full FP&A functionFirst acquisition completed with a pipeline for continued growthFour-year runway to execute a defined value creation planMeaningful equity participation aligned with exitKey ResponsibilitiesFinance Function Build-OutTransition the finance function from interim to permanent leadershipHire and develop a full-time ControllerBuild and scale a dedicated FP&A functionEstablish structure, processes, and accountability across financeM&A Execution & IntegrationPartner with the CEO on acquisition strategy and pipeline developmentLead financial diligence, modeling, and transaction supportSupport integration efforts, including reporting alignment and synergy trackingFinancial Leadership & StrategyServe as a strategic partner to the CEO on financial performance and planningLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelingSupport capital allocation decisions aligned with value creation goalsAccounting & Financial OperationsOversee month-end close, financial reporting, and complianceEnsure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statementsBuild and strengthen internal controls and processesFP&A & Performance ManagementDevelop KPIs and reporting frameworks to drive visibility and accountabilityDeliver actionable insights through variance analysis and performance trackingSupport operational leaders with data-driven decision-makingOperational Improvement & Margin ExpansionIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitabilityDrive margin expansion through cost discipline and process improvementsImplement reporting tools to monitor performance across the businessCash Flow & Capital ManagementDrive working capital optimization and liquidity managementMonitor cash flow, leverage, and return on invested capitalEnsure disciplined financial management across the organizationBoard & Sponsor PartnershipServe as a key interface with the private equity sponsor and BoardDeliver clear, data-driven reporting on performance and M&A activitySupport investor communications and strategic updatesQualificationsProven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a private equity-backed environmentExperience building or rebuilding a finance function (Controller + FP&A)Strong M&A experience, including diligence and integrationBackground in both FP&A and accounting/controllershipDemonstrated success driving EBITDA growth and margin expansionHands-on leadership style with strong execution capabilitiesExperience working closely with CEOs, Boards, and private equity sponsorsThe Ideal ProfileThis role is best suited for someone who:Has stepped into a business with interim or underbuilt finance and built it properlyThrives in execution-heavy, build-and-scale environmentsCan hire and develop a strong finance teamIs equally comfortable in the weeds and at the Board levelIs motivated by equity and delivering outcomes within a defined timelineWhy This RoleThis is a high-impact opportunity to step into a CFO role at a true build-and-scale moment, with:A CEO already in place and driving the strategyA finance function ready to be built the right wayA completed acquisition and a pipeline for continued growthFour years remaining to drive meaningful value creationStrong sponsorship and alignment around execution and exit