The demand for highly skilled CFOs for PE portfolio companies remains high and the market for those with a track record of success in PE portfolio environments is very competitive. The CFO role continues its evolution from primarily ensuring the…
CFOs are increasingly are playing a larger role in the management of pricing decisions and profitability at many growth and middle market companies. CEOs and owners of these companies view pricing trends as a primary competitive challenge. Historically CFO focus…
CFOs at growth and midsize organizations retain their core financial planning and analytical responsibilities as they are increasingly taking on responsibility for a larger number of organization-wide activities. At the core, the CFO is responsible to the company’s owners and…
In most portfolio companies, no executive other than the CEO plays as significant a role in the success of the venture as the CFO. Partner to the CEO and the private equity sponsor, the CFO has a uniquely challenging position,…
The CFO plays a critical role in the success of any private equity (PE) portfolio company. A CFO with the right technical skills, entrepreneurial mindset and leadership capabilities can translate into significant additional value for the PE sponsors; conversely, a…
It is no exaggeration to say that growth and middle-market companies live and die by their cash. During the past recession and preceding financial crisis, the cash that formed the lifeblood of these businesses nearly stopped flowing. The 2008 global…
What are the qualities of a successful interim CFO? Substantial change and transition implementation experience and the personal attributes to make it happen are essential. Without strong interpersonal and communication skills, gravitas and team leadership capabilities, interim CFO’s are unlikely…
The role of the CFO has rapidly changed in the past decade, propelled by M&A activity, quickly shifting economic sands, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. What was once considered a number-crunching role has morphed into a critical post, essential to the…
Today’s increasingly unpredictable economic conditions create business challenges that must be managed. These same conditions can also create business opportunities for companies who have the internal processes and disciplines that enable them to respond quickly and more intelligently than less-prepared…
Companies are continuously confronted with a difficult dilemma. On one hand, there needs to be an ongoing focus on reducing costs and structure/create/modify operations to deliver profits and ongoing value. On the other hand, there needs to be a focus…