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CEO-in-Waiting Program (STAY IN CURRENT ROLE)

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. 

CRO-in-Waiting Program (STAY IN CURRENT ROLE)

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. 

CEO at a PE-Backed Aviation Business

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Due to a retiring CEO, our private equity client is seeking the right CEO to lead one of its best-performing portfolio companies. The company is a diversified manufacturing company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing highly engineered parts for aerospace applications.

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

THE COMPANY

  • Location: United States (no relocation necessary)
  • Industry: Aviation
  • Revenue Range: $100mm (25% ebitda margins) 
  • Hold Period: Acquired in 2021
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Proven M&A strategy supported by highly fragmented market
  • Industry leading position in market
  • Fully integrated portfolio of IP-rich, proprietary products
  • Strong industry tailwinds underpinning generational growth and stability
  • Differentiated product and service offering in a highly regulated industry creates significant barriers to entry

THE SPONSOR: This private equity investment firm seeks to invest in the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, precision manufacturing and healthcare sectors. They are a solid partner to management with a prolific track record of capital deployment that supports both inorganic and organic growth.

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/Distribution 
  • Functional: CEO of a middle market company OR a key number two within a larger enterprise
  • Orientation: Operations background preferred
  • Private Equity: Preferred 
  • M&A: Mandatory  


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. 

Operating Partner of a Lower Middle-Market Private Equity Firm

LOCATION: Remote (Travel as needed)   

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 Operating Partner within its portfolio. Reporting to the founding partners of the fund, the Operating Partner will function as a strategic business partner, collaborator, enabler, and problem solver for all assigned businesses within the portfolio. OP will work closely with portfolio company management teams as a “hands-on” resource providing oversight, support, and guidance, while driving for results and establishing a high-performance culture of accountability. Finally, the Operating Partner will be a key player in leading the portfolio companies to successful and profitable exits.    

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary and wealth-building carry within the fund make for a compelling economic opportunity.  

INVESTMENT THESIS:   

  • Complete recapitalizations, build-ups, carve-outs, and generational transition 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 track record of professionalizing and transforming small businesses. It invests in smaller, lower-middle-market companies operating in multi-site, industrial service, distributed workforce 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: Multi-site, industrial service, distributed workforce businesses.  
  • Functional: Proven CEO of a PE-backed Lower middle market business or a key #2 (President or COO) of a larger PE-backed business  
  • Orientation: Commercial experience is preferred 
  • Private Equity: 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.  

  

CEO at a Publicly Held Manufacturing Business

LOCATION: Vista, CA 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead its engineered equipment manufacturing business. The business is bullish about driving significant growth and is prepared to make substantial investments to scale operations through strategic initiatives and expanding its manufacturing capabilities.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building LTIP in the form of company stock make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: This California-based business designs, manufactures, and supplies energy storage solutions for industrial and commercial sectors. It also develops a high-performance management system to optimize efficiency and reliability. The company is publicly traded, generating revenue, and continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the energy solutions sector.

  • Business Model: Manufacturing 
  • End Market: B2B
  • Revenue Range: $60mm+  

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale.

  • Build the commercial engine by leveraging strong existing products and customer relationships
  • Transform the business into a scalable platform with expanded product offerings
  • Drive organic growth and maximize shareholder value through strategic expansions 

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 
  • Functional: Proven CEO of a $50mm-$250mm manufacturing company OR a cross-functional P&L leader of a $100+ mm business
  • Private Equity: Not required 
  • M&A: Not 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. 

CFO at a PE-Backed Consumer Products Manufacturing Business

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 at a PE-Backed Manufacturing Business

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.

Head of Marketing at a PE-Backed SaaS Business (Reporting to CEO)

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners  

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Head of Marketing to lead one of its portfolio companies, a B2B enterprise software 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 and an annual bonus make for a compelling economic opportunity.  

THE COMPANY:  

  • Business Model: B2B Enterprise Software 
  • End Market: Banks and Data Centers 
  • Hold Period: Exit planned in the next 3-4 years  
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout  

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale within 3-4 years.  

  • Develop additional products and capabilities 
  • Expand into new industry verticals 
  • Implement enterprise-grade processes and systems  

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid track record of transforming small businesses. It invests in lower-middle-market SaaS companies and has a top-decile track record of returns.  

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 Enterprise SaaS 
  • Functional: Top marketing leader of a lower middle market B2B Enterprise SaaS company OR number two marketing leader within a larger enterprise 
  • Orientation: Demand Generation orientation is required with related experience across Brand, Product Marketing, and Account-Based marketing 
  • Private Equity: Required 
  • Team Building Experience: Highly Preferred 
  • Tenure: 10-25 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. 

 

Director of Finance

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI


RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners


SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking a Director of Finance to join one of its portfolio companies in Milwaukee, WI. This leader will be responsible for driving financial planning, reporting, and operational improvements to support the company’s growth and performance goals.


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


THE COMPANY:

·       Business Model: E-commerce and value-added distribution

·       End Market(s): Business owners, contractors, manufacturers, electricians

·       Deal Structure: Control buyout


THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm specializes in partnering with niche market leaders that have a defensible market position. Its investment focus spans across sectors such as industrial technology, agriculture products and services, food and consumer, and B2B e-commerce. The firm seeks businesses with significant growth potential, whether through organic strategies or strategic acquisitions.


CANDIDATE PROFILE: We are seeking a motivated finance professional with strong expertise in financial leadership and a collaborative, data-driven approach. Candidates should meet the following qualifications:

·       Functional Expertise Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role.

·       Private Equity: Preferred, Not Required

·       Tenure: 5+ years of career success

·       Operational Efficiency: Skilled in implementing cost controls, process optimizations, and data-driven decision-making.

·       Leadership: Strong leadership and team-building skills to manage and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

 


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.

CEO at a PE-Backed Services Business

LOCATION: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading Boston-based PE firm, to execute a CEO search they are conducting for one of their top-performing portfolio companies. The business is the market-leading platform in their respective services niche. This presents an opportunity to, 1.) take the helm of a category leader with ample whitespace for continued growth, 2.) partner with a proven and respected PE group with a history of building strong platforms, 3.) further build upon the company's explosive growth rate

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

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Professional services
  • Sector Focus: Various
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2026
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive to scale ahead of a 2026 exit

  • Build on the commercial engine for an already strong existing suite of services
  • Further international penetration
  • Drive an evolution in the company’s organizational structure while amplifying a performance-based culture.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include business services, customer brands, and education, Today the sponsor owns 80 portfolio companies and has $14B 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: Services
  • Functional: Proven CEO of a relevant business OR President, COO, or Division President from a larger enterprise within the space
  • Orientation: A mix of sales and operations orientation is required
  • Private Equity: Required
  •  M&A: Nice to have but not necessary
  • 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.

President of North America at a PE -Backed Manufacturing Company

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.





COO at a PE-Backed Multi-Site Services Business

LOCATION: Indiana, Ohio, or Illinois

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Operations Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site services business. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale ahead of a near-term exit.

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

THE COMPANY:

·      Business Model: Multi-site services

·      End Market: B2B

·      Revenue Range: $50-100mm

·      Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $400mm within 4-5 years.

·      Help drive the performance, strategic planning, and growth orientation of the business.

·      Provide key leadership in corporation and operational functions.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has $10B+ in AUM and a history of scaling businesses within the multi-site services space. They have been in business for 30+ years and possess a strong track record of highly successful liquidity events.

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 Services

·      Functional: Top operational leader of a $50mm-$100mm multi-site services company OR number two operations leader within a larger enterprise that has $100mm+ in revenues

·      Orientation: Heavy operations experience required

·      Private Equity Experience: Nice to have

·      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.



COO at a PE-Backed Manufacturing Business

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. 

CFO at a PE-Backed Capital Equipment Manufacturing Business

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.



CFO at a PE-Backed Manufacturing Business

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland 

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 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: 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 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 
  • Functional: Top finance leader at a lower middle market B2B company or a senior finance leader within a larger enterprise organization. 
  • Orientation: Must have strong finance and accounting experience, including leadership in financial planning, reporting, and operational support. 
  • Private Equity: Not 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. 


CMO at a Financial Services Business

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. 

 

CFO at a PE-Backed Industrial Manufacturing Business

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.  

Controller at a PE-Backed Manufacturing Business

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.



VP Portfolio Operations of a Lower Middle-Market Private Equity Firm

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.