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Chief Financial Officer

The Equus Group

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

ent
Qualificat
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  • 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
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected st

atus.
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