Chief Financial Officer

Delane Consulting and Talent Management; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive team in Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will drive financial strategy and optimize operational efficiency, focusing on private equity partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. They should possess over 15 years of finance leadership experience and exceptional leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CFO or senior finance executive.
• Direct experience working with private equity-owned businesses, including investor relations and board presentations.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, and debt/equity structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with private equity partners, lenders, and financial institutions.

Skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

M&A transaction experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred

Job description

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About Our Client

Our client has grown into a full-service, multi-discipline, turn-key engineering and construction organization. With more than 1,000 of the best and brightest minds in the engineering industry, they specialize in telecommunications infrastructure projects worldwide. Their culture is built on a work hard, play hard philosophy, combining professional excellence with a commitment to teamwork and adventure.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiency, and partnering with stakeholders to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. This role will be have focus on private equity partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading finance organizations in high-growth environments and successfully executing complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and capital allocation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with private equity partners, lenders, and financial institutions, ensuring transparency and strong relationships.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic investments.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess growth opportunities, evaluate risk, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, managing internal controls and risk management processes.
• Partner closely with the CEO, while reporting to the COO, and other executives to drive operational excellence and profitability.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to the Board of Directors and private equity partners.
• Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CFO or senior finance executive.
• Direct experience working with private equity-owned businesses, including investor relations and board presentations.
• Proven success leading M&A transactions from deal sourcing through post-acquisition integration.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, and debt/equity structures.
• Background in engineering, construction, or telecommunications industries is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, “work hard, play hard” environment.

Why Join?

For our client, you’ll be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization where you can directly influence strategic outcomes. They value teamwork, innovation, and adventure — whether it’s scaling a tower or scaling a business. Where people are at the heart of their success, and are committed to helping them grow alongside the company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction and Telecommunications

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