Location: Traverse City, MI (Onsite) 

RETAINED SEARCH: Our private equity client is seeking the right VP Finance to lead one of its portfolio companies, a precision manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis and prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale. A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY 

• Business Model: Manufacturing 
• End Markets: B2B 
• Hold Period: 3-5 years 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Organic growth  

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a strong track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors including industrial technology, food and consumer, agriculture products and services, and b2b e-commerce. The sponsor currently yields over $500mm in AUM and has steadily grown throughout its history. 

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, B2B services business  
• Functional: Proven Finance leader of lower middle-market manufacturing business or a key #2 of an upmarket manufacturing business 
• Orientation: Finance and Accounting  
• Private Equity: Preferred; Not 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.