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Job description
Stepping into a senior leadership role within a private equity-backed portfolio, this position demands a seasoned finance and operations executive ready to influence both strategic and operational outcomes. Embedded in a mid-market investment platform managing over $600 million in assets, the role offers direct collaboration with CFOs and executive teams to elevate financial reporting, working capital management, and operational efficiency. The ideal environment blends rigorous financial planning with hands-on process improvement across diverse portfolio companies, emphasizing value creation and disciplined governance.
Title: SVP, Finance and Operations
Responsibilities:
Lead comprehensive financial oversight of portfolio companies, ensuring timely delivery of cash flow forecasts, financial statements, board materials, and audit compliance aligned with CFO office standards.
Develop and maintain advanced budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management frameworks, including optimizing payment terms and inventory controls.
Implement and refine core operational processes such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Sales & Operations Planning to drive efficiency and consistency across portfolio businesses.
Partner with portfolio company leadership to embed financial and operational KPIs into daily management routines, enabling proactive variance analysis and decision-making.
Collaborate closely with internal operating partners and external consultants to identify and execute transformative initiatives that enhance financial performance and operational resilience.
Oversee corporate finance strategies including balance sheet optimization, refinancing opportunities, and asset monetization in coordination with M&A teams.
Manage relationships with lenders, service providers, and consultants to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and rapid response to evolving business needs.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in senior finance and operations roles within private equity-backed companies or directly supporting PE portfolio firms.
Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, including 13-week cash flow modeling, working capital optimization, and KPI-driven reporting.
Strong track record of collaborating with CFOs and executive teams to improve financial controls, operational processes, and value creation initiatives.
Deep understanding of financial reporting, audit processes, and compliance requirements relevant to portfolio companies.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects involving systems optimization and process redesign.
Must-Have:
Extensive experience in senior finance and operations roles within private equity-backed companies or directly supporting PE portfolio firms.
Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, including 13-week cash flow modeling, working capital optimization, and KPI-driven reporting.
Strong track record of collaborating with CFOs and executive teams to improve financial controls, operational processes, and value creation initiatives.
Deep understanding of financial reporting, audit processes, and compliance requirements relevant to portfolio companies.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects involving systems optimization and process redesign.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with corporate finance transactions such as refinancing, dividend recaps, or asset divestitures.
Familiarity with technology platforms supporting finance and operations functions, including ERP systems and data analytics tools.
Background in driving innovation initiatives, including operationalizing emerging technologies like AI within financial and operational contexts.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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