LOCATION: Minneapolis  

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  
• End Market: Original Equipment Manufacturers  
• Revenue Range: Mid-market 
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2027 
• Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale within 2-3 years. 

• Integrate and rebrand the first three acquisitions made under this holding company 
• Drive performance and prepare for future acquisitions. 
• Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage. 

THE SPONSOR: This New York-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include industrial technologies & manufacturing, agriculture products, specialty services and distribution. Today the sponsor owns dozens of portfolio companies and has over $1B 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: Manufacturing 
• Functional: Top finance leader of up to a 50mm in revenue manufacturing company OR number two finance leader within a larger enterprise responsible for up to $150mm in revenue 
• Orientation: Heavy operations orientation is required with related experience across cost management, strategy, and hands-on problem solving 
• Private Equity: Highly preferred 
• Accounting: Required 
• M&A: Solid integration experience is highly preferred 
• Tenure: 15-20+ 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.