SURVEY: Just 4% of PE-Backed CFOs Keep Inherited Teams ‘As-Is’

Strong executives seek ambitious reports capable of growing alongside the demands of a sponsor-backed environment.

Maximize the First 100 Days As a PE-Backed CFO

The value of all subsequent action will be heavily impacted by the accomplishments of the first hundred days.

Creating a More Detailed Monthly Revenue Forecast to Eliminate Operational Shortcuts

PE-backed CFOs must have the discipline to sacrifice short-term results in the name of sustainable, long-term improvement.

Transformational Leaders: Rare But Invaluable Among Private Equity-Backed Executives

Transformational leaders see themselves as a lever that can dramatically enhance an investment thesis.

The PE-Backed CFO’s Role in Creating a Strategic Plan

Looking to the furthest defined end goals and working backwards to today can sharpen strategy and identify a company’s true “big rocks.”

Lead Through the Sale Process to Deliver a Successful Exit

The realization of a successful exit to a strategic or financial buyer remains the standard end game for an LBO. While an executive’s actions in…

Where Women Disappear In Job Applications — And Why

Studying the hiring process reveals that employers are interested in hiring more women — but they don’t appear as frequently in the talent pool.

Where are Female CFOs in PE-Backed Companies?

A lack of retention strategies keeps women from rising to and staying at the top.

Combating Bias and Breaking Through in Private Equity

“PE is challenging, but it rewards performance. If you are a high-performer comfortable with a fast pace, it is actually equalizing.”

After the Pandemic, Will CFOs Continue Working Remotely?

For better or worse, private equity firms are more likely to let CEOs and CROs work remotely than their PortCo CFOs.