<p><strong>Chief Financial Officer – Private Equity Portfolio Company (Charleston, SC)</strong></p><p>A leading private equity-owned organization is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee all back-office operations, including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and M& A activity. The CFO will also collaborate closely with shareholders to provide business reporting, updates, and equity requirements for expansion. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Charleston, SC, with occasional travel across the U.S. to support integration and development projects.</p><p><strong>Key Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 15 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in executive-level management, preferably with prior exposure to private equity portfolio companies.</li><li>Strong expertise in forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis, alongside excellent accounting and systems skills.</li><li>Experience with corporate acquisitions, financial close and reporting, budgeting, planning, and integration of bolt-on assets.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare and present updates for board packages, management, and investors.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CFA preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>Financial Leadership and Reporting</em></p><ul><li>Oversee financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Lead preparation and presentation of board and management reports, delivering clear insights into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage annual audit process and relationships with external auditors.</li><li>Integrate and onboard acquisitions, ensuring timely reporting and consolidation.</li><li>Lead cashflow management, including refinancing and debt raising activities.</li></ul><p><em>Systems, Processes and Controls</em></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and improve scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support multi-site operations.</li><li>Develop and embed best-in-class policies for financial operations, procurement, expense management, and capital expenditure.</li><li>Ensure the finance function is structured and resourced to deliver accurate, timely insights as the business scales.</li></ul><p><em>Stakeholder Management and Communication</em></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic partner in business planning, scenario modeling, investment appraisal, and major projects.</li><li>Provide commercial insight to operational and investment decisions, ensuring alignment with shareholder objectives.</li><li>Lead cashflow management and capital allocation decisions to support growth and financial stability.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and engaged finance leader to drive value in a high-growth, private equity-backed environment.</p><p>Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. jerome.johnson@roberthalf com</p>