CFO – Growth Focused Logistics Services – Private Equity, 78949

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

Equity incentives

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on CFO to partner with the CEO and drive growth initiatives. This role focuses on providing strategic financial leadership in a mid-market organization, actively managing a lean finance team and overseeing M&A activities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in private equity and a proven track record in financial reporting and analysis. Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, and equity incentives will be provided.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in M&A and private equity.
• Proven track record of reporting and analysis.
• Ability to drive growth initiatives with investors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO.
• Manage day-to-day operations of finance department.
• Lead M&A activities including due diligence.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial reporting

Growth initiative leadership

Job description

CFO – Growth Focused Logistics Services – Private Equity

Highly profitable and growing logistics services enterprise is looking for a hands‑on Finance and Accounting leader to be a strategic partner to the CEO as the business expands to new levels. The company operates across the Southern U.S. and is focused on driving significant organic and acquisitive growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and investor group, leading growth initiatives.
• Manage a lean finance organization with a hands‑on approach, navigating day‑to‑day operations.
• Lead M-&A activity, including due diligence, valuation, and integration.
• Provide reporting and analysis to support decision‑making for a mid‑market organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in M-&A and private equity, with a proven track record of reporting and analysis.
• Ability to drive growth initiatives in partnership with a highly motivated investor group.
• Ready to take on a leadership role within a mid‑market organization.

Compensation

Competitive base and bonus program with additional equity incentive and the ability to participate in the success of the enterprise.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance, Strategy/Planning, Accounting/Auditing

Location: Houston, TX