Interim CFO

Alvarez & Marsal - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

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 performance improvement services to private equity clients across the U.S. The role involves taking on interim management responsibilities, particularly in CFO, Controller, and Treasurer capacities, to help organizations navigate complex business challenges and enhance operational results. 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 support executive decision-making.

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 to enhance financial visibility.
• Manage international treasury and currency hedging activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in financial management roles, performance improvement operations consulting, accounting diligence, or restructuring.
• Established track record as a CFO for private equity-owned businesses with revenues between $100 million and $1 billion.
• Deep experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Consumer Packaged Goods industries.
• Prior experience working with private equity-backed companies is required.
• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work arrangements and travel opportunities.