Interim CFO

Alvarez & Marsal - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Phoenix, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, is seeking an Interim CFO to join its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - CFO Services team. This role is crucial for supporting our Private Equity clientele across the United States. The firm specializes in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, and has a strong operational heritage that emphasizes problem-solving and value creation. The Interim CFO will be responsible for leading clients through challenging times, particularly in the Manufacturing, Industrial, and Consumer Packaged Goods sectors. The PEPI practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms, helping them improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and/or MBA, with a proven track record as a CFO for private equity-owned businesses with revenues ranging from $100 million to $1 billion. This position requires deep experience in the relevant industries and prior consulting experience is highly preferred. The Interim CFO will manage time-sensitive projects such as restructuring, carve-outs, or acquisitions, and will be instrumental in enhancing the performance of finance organizations by upgrading staff skills, redesigning processes, or implementing new systems like NetSuite and MS Dynamics. In addition to project management, the Interim CFO will be responsible for building budgets, EBITDA forecasts, and cash forecasts to support executive management decision-making. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to deliver projects on time and with high quality are essential. The role also requires flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time, and existing relationships within the private equity sector are a plus. A&M's culture emphasizes integrity, quality, objectivity, and inclusive diversity, making it a rewarding environment for independent thinkers and doers.

Responsibilities

• Support Private Equity clientele on a national basis as an Interim CFO.
• Lead clients through time-sensitive projects such as restructuring, carve-outs, or acquisitions.
• Enhance the performance of finance organizations by upgrading staff skills and redesigning processes.
• Implement new systems like NetSuite and MS Dynamics to improve financial operations.
• Build budgets, EBITDA forecasts, and cash forecasts to guide executive management decision-making.
• Develop management reporting dashboards to support financial analysis.
• Manage international treasury and currency hedging as needed.
• Identify key operational performance drivers and support clients with a broad array of issues.
• Deliver findings and make strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten or more years of previous related financial management roles, performance improvement operations consulting, accounting diligence, or restructuring experience.
• Established track record as a CFO for PE-owned businesses with revenues in the $100 million to $1 billion range.
• Deep experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Consumer Packaged Goods businesses.
• Prior experience working with private equity backed companies.
• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Structured project management skills.
• Critical thinking and initiative.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or other advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CFA).
• Prior top-tier consulting experience.
• Experience with management reporting dashboards.
• International treasury and currency hedging experience.
• Existing private equity relationships (personal or professional).

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive diversity initiatives.