LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

Program Details:

• Candidates will sit on the Board of a portfolio company.
• Candidates will participate in a quarterly call to learn more about the sponsor and how they run their portfolio businesses.
• Once timing aligns and as CEO/OP roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open positions.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $15B in assets under management. Its over $2.5B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek passionate, committed leaders whose backgrounds most likely include:

• Business Model(s): SaaS, Tech Services, Franchising, or Business Services
• Functional: The candidate will be either a current CEO of a mid-market company; a President, COO, CRO, etc of a larger business; or a Division President or GM of an enterprise business
• Orientation: Early career accounting experience is required.
• Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
• Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

Program Details:

• Candidates will participate in quarterly calls to learn & share best practices from the sponsor and other EIW members (who are all sitting PE-backed sales leaders)
• EIW Program Members are eligible to participate in optional special projects (4–6-week projects eligible for compensation)
• Once timing aligns and as CRO/VP of Sales roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open positions.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $15B in assets under management. Its over $2.5B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek passionate, committed leaders whose backgrounds most likely include:

• Business Model(s): SaaS, Tech Services, or Business Services
• Functional: The candidate will be either a current CRO, EVP of Sales, SVP of Sales, or VP of Sales of a mid-market company. 
• Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required.
• Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
• Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Human Resources Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a precision manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Precision Manufacturing

·      Revenue Range: $700-800mm

·      Hold Period: Exit planned for 2029

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive to scale within 4-5 years.

·      Drive scale, efficiencies, and the continued professionalization of the company

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses with $20B in AUM

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: Manufacturing experience required

·      Functional: Top HR leader of a manufacturing company

·      Orientation: We seek a well-rounded career foundation that covers a majority of HR functions including talent management, employee relations, compliance, and operations

·      Private Equity: Not required

·      M&A: Solid integration experience required

·      Tenure: 10+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: NY/NJ 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a consumer products manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this acquired platform. They have invested in driving the company's scale and will continue to do so using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Consumer products manufacturing 
• End Market: Retail, Consumers, Manufacturers 
• Revenue: 20% YoY growth 
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2026 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Continue to uphold and expand upon the company’s strong revenue and EBITDA growth while preparing the company for sale in the next 24 months. 

• Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business. 
• Integrate and rebrand the acquisitions made under this company 
• Drive strategy and growth using financial and operational analytics, reporting, and controls 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a two-decade long track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and owns over 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $10B+ in assets under management and a demonstrated track record of scaling and exiting businesses. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Consumer products manufacturing 
• Functional: Top financial leader with experience scaling a manufacturing company 
• Orientation: Accounting roles and experience are required 
• Private Equity: Highly Preferred 
• M&A: Highly Preferred 
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

Controller

Location: Roseville, MI

Salary Range: Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus

Type: Full-Time | Senior Level

Industry: Food Manufacturing

About the Position:

The Controller at Turri’s Italian Foods is a senior-level role tasked with overseeing all aspects of financial management. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position plays a key role in driving the company’s long-term growth strategy by managing financial reporting, budgeting, and performance metrics. The Controller will interact with the executive team and lead the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial results and compliance with GAAP standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.

• Manage the P&L, balance sheet, and company cash flow statement while maintaining the integrity of financial statements.

• Oversee the organization’s budgeting and forecasting activities, including annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts.

• Supervise and control the accounting department, ensuring efficient month-end and day-to-day operations.

• Maintain the general ledger and related reconciliations.

• Handle sales and use tax calculations, filings, and payments.

• Manage and mentor the accounting team.

• Support annual physical and cycle count inventory programs.

• Foster lender relationships by providing required reporting in line with lending agreements.

• Provide necessary documentation to external auditors.

• Contribute to special projects, such as M&A diligence and integration support.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CMA/CPA preferred).

• 5+ years of proven experience in a Controller or Senior Accountant role, preferably in a distribution or food manufacturing environment.

• Strong accounting expertise, including treasury, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and credit.

• Deep knowledge of costing and inventory management.

• Familiarity with GAAP; certification preferred.

• Experience with Global ProcessPro system is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) matching

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.

FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·        Business Model: B2B

·        Deal Structure: Control buyout

THE SPONSOR: This PE firm focuses on building niche market-leading companies in partnership with founders and management.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek an individual who will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Additionally, they will have significant exposure to operations, cost accounting, financial forecasting, and capital investment decision-making in an industrial environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial management, private equity exposure, and a deep understanding of the manufacturing landscape.

·        Functional: 3+ years’ experience as a lead business partner to a business leader

·        Orientation: Operational finance & accounting background

·        Private Equity: Preferred

·        Tenure: 10+ years of progressive accounting/ finance experience within manufacturing

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an HCM SaaS business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: HCM SaaS  
• End Market(s): Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare  
• Revenue Range: Sub-$50mm  
• Hold Period: 2-4 years  
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business through organic growth and strategically aligned add-on acquisitions and lead the company to exit in 2-4 years. 

• Accelerate the company’s organic growth and improve Bookings to Revenue conversion 
• Create and facilitate strategic growth plans at key global brands 
• Execute on the product roadmap 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include enterprise software and technology-enabled services, along with transportation & logistics, healthcare, and distribution industries. The firm consistently has top quartile returns across numerous vintages. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: SaaS best athlete
• Functional: Proven CEO of a successful PE-backed/venture-backed company or President, COO, or other key number two of a larger investor-backed company 
• Orientation: Operational upbringing and orientation is preferred 
• Private Equity: Not required 
• M&A: Not required 
• Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Southern California (Onsite)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right President to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturing business. This role will partner with the CEO in executing the Company’s value creation plan – which includes improving sales and marketing execution to increase wallet share with existing customers and win new customers, optimizing the Company’s distribution network, expanding the product portfolio, maintaining and improving operational capabilities, and executing add-on acquisitions.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and annual bonus.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: Manufacturing

·       End Markets: Semi-conductor and aerospace manufacturing

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale through both organic/inorganic means

·       Transform this region into a powerful contributor to the platform business.

·       Drive organic growth by enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding market presence, and optimizing financial strategies.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure services, industrial & medical technology, life sciences and specialty materials.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a strategic and results-driven leader with a strong execution mindset and a proven track record of driving growth in precision manufacturing or related industries.

·       Orientation: Must have strong cost and inventory accounting experience

·       Business Model: Leadership experience in a tight-tolerance manufacturing or precision machining environment.

·       Tenure: 12+ years in a senior operations, division leadership, or general management role

·       Leadership: Proven track record in building high-performance teams and driving accountability

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Cleveland Metropolitan area 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Operating Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Multi-Site Process Manufacturing 
• End Market: B2B and B2C 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $25 million EBITDA within 3-4 years. 

• Upgrade plants, including automation equipment to reduce manual activity. 
• Implement a new ERP system for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. 
• Improve upon material costs that are currently dominating the cost structure. 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include aerospace, industrials, agriculture, and transportation. Today the sponsor owns 8 portfolio companies and has $1.4B in AUM. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: Multi-site process manufacturing 
• Functional: Top operational leader of a $100mm-$250mm manufacturing company OR number two operational leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $250mm-$1B in revenue 
• Orientation: Tried-and-true operations upbringing with strong manufacturing experience. 
• Private Equity: Not required 
• M&A: Solid integration experience required 
• Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Texas

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a capital equipment manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Capital equipment manufacturing

·      Revenue Range: $200mm-$250mm

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $600mm within 4-5 years.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: Capital equipment manufacturing

·      Functional: Top financial leader of a $200mm-$500mm capital equipment manufacturing business

·      Orientation: Transaction focused financial leader

·      Private Equity: Required

·      Exit Experience: Highly preferred

·      M&A: Solid integration experience required

·      Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Cleveland Metropolitan Area 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our client is seeking the right Chief Marketing Officer to lead their company, a B2B financial services provider.  

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Financial Services 
• End Market: SMBs 
• Employee Count: 180 

GROWTH THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $550mm within 1-2 years. 

• Rapidly scale the Growth and Developing Segments. 
• Increase employer awareness and direct, inbound inquiries.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: B2B financial services or business services. Experience marketing to SMBs is required. 
• Functional: Top marketing leader of a middle market company OR number two/three marketing leader within a larger enterprise. 
• Orientation: Demand Generation, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, and Event Management skills are required. 
• Tenure: 10+ years of progressive career success. 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a turnkey manufacturer of water treatment systems. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: Manufacturer and installer of water treatment systems 
• End Market: Government agencies, private industrial and commercial sectors  
• Size: Lower Middle Market 
• Hold Period: Exit planned in 3-4 years 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive organic growth over the hold period. 

• Continued geographic expansion into new territories  
• Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business. 
• Enable and fuel the Company’s inorganic consolidation strategy 

THE SPONSOR: Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with approximately $185B in AUM. Their double impact fund focuses on companies across the health & wellness, education & workforce development, and sustainability frontiers.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: General manufacturing with an understanding of capital equipment, POC accounting and/or utilization of contract manufacturing is required 
• Functional: Top financial leader of a lower to middle market machinery manufacturing company OR number two financial leader within a larger enterprise  
• Orientation: Strong mix of accounting and finance 
• Private Equity: Required 
• M&A: Not required 
• Tenure: 15-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.  

LOCATION: Remote in the Western US, with frequent travel

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a professional services firm. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

• Business Model: Professional Services
• End Market: Businesses, High Net Worth Individuals 
• Size: Lower Middle Market
• Hold Period: 3-6 years
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale through a highly acquisitive strategy.

• Continued geographic expansion into new territories 
• Platformize the business through the right measures of repeatable, measurable, and scalable systems and processes.
• Enable and fuel the Company’s inorganic consolidation strategy by identifying, sourcing and integrating accretive, add-on acquisitions

THE SPONSOR: This San Francisco-based private equity firm has over 1B in AUM a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include services, technology, education, and specialty distribution companies. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

• Business Model: Professional services, with experience managing offices in multiple locations
• Functional: CEO or top leader of a middle-market company, or COO, President or other senior-level operationally focused leader within a larger enterprise
• Orientation: Operationally focused
• Private Equity: Not Required
• M&A: Required
• Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Controller to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturing business This role will partner with the CFO in executing the Company’s value creation plan – which includes improving sales and marketing execution to increase wallet share with existing customers and win new customers, optimizing the Company’s distribution network, expanding the product portfolio, maintaining and improving operational capabilities, and executing add-on acquisitions.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and annual bonus.

THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: manufacturing

·       Revenue Range: $20-$40mm

·       Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028-2029

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $100mm within 4-5 years.

·       Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.

·       Drive organic growth by enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding market presence, and optimizing financial strategies.

THE SPONSOR: This Dallas-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure services, industrial & medical technology, life sciences and specialty materials.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a highly analytical, results-driven leader with a strong cost accounting background. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·       Business Model: Manufacturing

·       Functional: Top finance leader at a lower middle market B2B company or senior finance leader within a larger enterprise.

·       Orientation: Must have strong cost accounting experience

·       Private Equity: Not required

·       M&A: Not required

·       Tenure: 5-15 years of progressive career success

·       Leadership: Ability to manage and develop a finance team of four (AP & AR professionals).

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Illinois

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to identify a talented and highly motivated leader to serve as VP of Portfolio Operations within its portfolio. Reporting to the Operating Partners and Investment teams, this experienced, results-driven, operationally oriented VP will play a key role in helping the portfolio companies execute their long-term organic and acquisition-driven growth plans. The VP will support portfolio company leadership teams in all aspects of financial management, including business planning and budgeting, development of metrics to drive performance improvement, management reporting, continuous improvement, and cost-benefit analysis of key capital investments.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and annual bonus make for a compelling economic opportunity.

INVESTMENT THESIS:

·      Complete recapitalizations, build-ups, carve-outs, and generational transitions to transform portfolio companies into powerful platform businesses.

·      Build high-potential businesses through operational improvements and acquisitions.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. It invests in smaller, lower-middle market manufacturing, services, and consumer companies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Services, Consumer

·      Functional: #2 Financial leader of a lower middle market business

·      Orientation: Early accounting experience and financial experience required

·      Private Equity: Preferred

·      M&A: Preferred

·      Tenure: 10-15 years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: WI

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE:

Our private equity client is seeking a senior-level Controller tasked with overseeing all aspects of financial management. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position plays a key role in driving the company’s long-term growth strategy by managing financial reporting, budgeting, and performance metrics. The Controller will interact with the executive team and lead the accounting/finance department, ensuring accurate financial results and compliance with GAAP standards.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Manufacturing

·      End Markets: Agriculture  

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Continue to uphold and expand upon the company’s strong revenue and EBITDA growth while preparing the company for sale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages to support internal decision-making and to meet all required third-party reporting requirements

• Support the budgeting process, including forecasting and variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities

• Ensure timely payroll processing and compliance with relevant regulations

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for management review, highlighting key performance indicators

• Play an active role in the external financial audit process

• Supervise accounts receivable processes to optimize cash flow and minimize outstanding debts

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that support business decisions

• Support special projects as needed, such as ERP implementation, M&A diligence and

integration support

• Collaborate closely with the CFO to build a finance department grounded in operational support, financial expertise and a culture of continuous improvement 

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• 3-6 years of proven experience in a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Senior Finance Analyst role preferably in a agriculture or manufacturing environment.

• Strong accounting expertise, including treasury, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and credit.

• Deep knowledge of costing and inventory management.

• Familiarity with GAAP; certification preferred.

• Experience with iRely ERP system is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) matching

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.

FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: East Coast U.S.

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an IT Services organization. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this acquired platform. They have invested in driving the company's scale and will continue to do so using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

• Business Model: IT Services
• End Market: B2B
• Hold Period: 2028-2029 exit expected
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Continue to uphold and expand upon the company’s strong revenue and EBITDA growth while preparing the company for sale in the next 3+ years 

• M&A to support accretive growth initiatives and expand TAM
• Organic growth via GTM initiatives along with a shift in pricing

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a two-decade long track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

• Business Model: IT Services
• Functional: Top financial leader with experience scaling an IT Services OR Current number 2 of a larger IT Services company
• Orientation: FP&A/finance, OR mix of accounting and finance
• Private Equity Experience: Required 
• M&A: Highly Preferred 
• Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

LOCATION: Fort Worth, Texas (On-site)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a value-add distribution business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Value-Add Distribution

·      End Market: B2B

·      Revenue Range: $75-100mm

·      Hold Period: Exit planned for 2030

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale ahead of exit.

·      Integrate and rebrand the acquisitions made under this holding company

·      Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.

·      Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage.

THE SPONSOR: This Chicago-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Today the sponsor owns 18 portfolio companies and has $4.3B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

·      Business Model: Value-Add Distribution

·      Functional: Top finance leader of a $75mm-$100mm distribution company OR number two finance leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $250-00mm in revenue

·      Orientation: Early accounting and finance experience is required

·      Private Equity: Required

·      M&A: Solid integration experience required

·      Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LOCATION: Greater Atlanta (in-person)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Director of Marketing for an eCommerce distribution company. In this role, you will work directly with the executive team to develop and lead new marketing campaigns, optimize the company’s online presence, and own the e-commerce strategy. You will be a key part of the team in growing this already strong company.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

·      Business Model: eCommerce distribution

·      End Market: B2B

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale. 

·      Develop, plan, execute, and manage the company’s online and offline marketing strategy with the primary objectives of growing the business, increasing market share, and enhancing the brand

·      Drive new customer acquisition and, working with the Head of Sales, increase the transactional activity of existing customers

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include industrial technology, consumer and food, agriculture products and services, and B2B e-commerce sectors. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed marketing leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

·      Business Model: Product distribution

·      Functional: Number-two marketer of a distribution or eCommerce business

·      Orientation: Strong digital marketing orientation with a deep level of understanding of SEM techniques, both SEO and pay-per-click, to boost web presence and engage target users is required

·      Private Equity: Not required 

·      Tenure: 8-15+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.