Interim CFO

Alvarez & Marsal - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Interim CFO position at Alvarez & Marsal focuses on providing financial leadership and advisory services to private equity clients across the U.S. This role involves taking on interim management responsibilities, particularly in CFO, Controller, and Treasurer capacities, to help organizations navigate complex business challenges and enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in financial management within the Manufacturing, Industrial, or Consumer Packaged Goods sectors to drive value creation and improve financial outcomes for portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Support private equity clientele on a national basis as an interim CFO.
• Lead organizations through time-sensitive projects such as restructuring, carve-outs, or acquisitions.
• Improve the performance of finance organizations by upgrading staff skills and redesigning processes.
• Build budgets, EBITDA forecasts, and cash forecasts to guide executive management decision-making.
• Develop management reporting dashboards and provide insights on operational performance drivers.
• Manage international treasury and currency hedging activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten 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.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or other advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CFA).
• Prior top-tier consulting experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite and MS Dynamics.
• Existing private equity relationships (personal or professional).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.