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.