CHIEF Financial Officer

Location: Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, TX (On-site) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors Compensation: Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus + meaningful equity incentive package The Opportunity Our client is a private equity-backed platform company positioned for aggressive growth, both organically and through acquisition. This is a rare, ground-floor opportunity for a hands‑on financial executive to build the entire accounting and finance function from scratch — the people, processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure that will scale with the business through its next phase of growth and ultimately support a successful exit. This is not a caretaker role. The right candidate is a builder: someone who combines deep technical accounting and finance expertise with the leadership presence to recruit, develop, and grow a high-performing team, and the executive maturity to operate as a true partner to the CEO, the board, and the private equity sponsor. Key Responsibilities Build the Function Design and stand up the complete accounting and finance organization, including org structure, roles, and hiring plan Select, implement, and optimize the ERP/accounting systems, FP&A tools, and reporting infrastructure Establish accounting policies, internal controls, and month-end close processes that meet PE-grade standards Drive the close calendar down to a timely, repeatable cadence with accurate GAAP financial statements Financial Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on all matters of finance, capital allocation, and value creation Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning; build a rigorous FP&A capability Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting that give leadership and the sponsor real-time visibility into business performance Lead cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury functions Manage banking relationships, debt covenants, and lender reporting Private Equity & Transaction Support Act as the primary financial liaison to the private equity sponsor and board; prepare board materials and sponsor reporting packages Support M&A activity end-to-end: diligence, quality of earnings, valuation modeling, purchase accounting, and post‑close integration of add‑on acquisitions Prepare the company for eventual exit, including data room readiness, sell‑side diligence support, and audit readiness Recruit, mentor, and retain top accounting and finance talent; build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Develop succession depth and scalable team structure as the company grows Champion cross‑functional collaboration between finance and operations Compliance & Risk Oversee annual audits, tax compliance (federal, state, and local), and insurance/risk management programs Ensure compliance with all regulatory, lender, and sponsor requirements Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment The Ideal Candidate 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience , including prior experience as a CFO or senior finance leader (VP Finance, Corporate Controller stepping up) in a private equity‑backed environment Proven builder: has stood up or significantly transformed an accounting/finance function, including systems implementations and team build‑outs Deep technical foundation in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and treasury ; CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus) M&A experience — diligence, integration, and purchase accounting for add‑on acquisitions Experience working directly with PE sponsors, boards, and lenders , including covenant management and sponsor‑level reporting Exceptional leadership skills: a track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams Hands‑on operator comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean environment while thinking strategically Strong systems acumen — ERP selection/implementation experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics) High integrity, low ego, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, high‑accountability culture Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Annual performance-based bonus Meaningful equity incentive with significant upside tied to company value creation and exit Opportunity to build and lead the finance organization of a growth platform with strong sponsor backing #J-18808-Ljbffr