Our client, a rapidly growing, private equity-backed healthcare distribution company focused on delivering critical products and solutions to providers across the U.S. With a strong market position and a diversified customer base, the company is entering a pivotal phase of its lifecycle and is preparing for a potential liquidity event within the next year.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsor. This individual will lead all financial functions of the organization and play a critical role in preparing the business for a successful exit
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The ideal candidate brings deep experience in private equity-backed environments, a strong track record of leading companies through a sale process, and expertise in building scalable financial infrastructure within distribution and/or healthcare sector
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Key Responsibiliti
es:Strategic Leadership & Transaction Readin
- essPartner with the CEO and Board to define and execute the company’s value creation p
- lanLead all aspects of exit readiness, including financial diligence preparation, quality of earnings (QoE), and data room developm
- entServe as primary financial liaison to private equity sponsors, lenders, and external advis
- orsSupport and lead the company through a sale process, including buyer interactions, management presentations, and negotiati
onsFinancial Planning & Analy
- sisDevelop and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and KPIs to support strategic decision-mak
- ingDrive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning proces
- sesDeliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to leadership and invest
orsAccounting & Contr
- olsOversee all accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readin
- essStrengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support scalability and transaction readin
- essManage external audits and coordinate with auditors and third-party advis
orsCash Flow & Capital Managem
- entOptimize working capital, including inventory management, receivables, and payab
- lesManage liquidity, debt compliance, and banking relationsh
- ipsLead cash flow forecasting and capital allocation strateg
iesOperational & Commercial Partners
- hipPartner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and sales to drive margin improvement and operational efficie
- ncySupport pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization initiati
- vesImplement systems and tools to enhance financial visibility across the organizat
ionTeam Leaders
- hipBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance t
- eamAssess current team capabilities and implement upgrades as needed to support growth and exit readin
- essFoster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvem
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Qualificati
- ons:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly prefe
- rred12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including prior CFO or Divisional CFO r
- olesProven experience within a private equity-backed company, ideally through a successful exit or liquidity e
- ventStrong background in distribution, healthcare, or related indust
- riesDeep expertise in financial modeling, M&A, due diligence, and transaction proce
- ssesDemonstrated ability to build scalable financial infrastructure in a high-growth environ
- mentExperience managing lender relationships and leveraged capital struct
- uresExceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience interfacing with boards and inves
torsKey Characteris
- ticsHands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who thrives in fast-paced environm
- entsHighly analytical with strong business acumen and operational min
- dsetProven ability to drive results under tight timelines and high expectat
- ionsCredible, confident presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all le
vels
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