Chief Financial Officer - PE Backed

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DealHub Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks an accomplished CFO to serve as a strategic financial partner to senior leadership and a private equity sponsor. You will lead FP&A, treasury, reporting, and M&A diligence in a high-growth, PE-backed services environment.

You will drive ERP modernization, scalable financial systems, and data-driven decision making, while building a capable finance organization and delivering EBITDA growth and robust governance.

Qualifications

• CFO with private equity exposure preferred.
• Experience leading financial transformations and ERP initiatives.
• Proven track record in M&A diligence and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, accounting, FP&A, treasury, reporting, and strategic planning for a PE-backed services organization.
• Partner with executive leadership and PE sponsor to drive EBITDA improvements and growth.
• Oversee M&A diligence, integration, and post-acquisition performance analysis.
• Lead ERP and financial systems transformations to consolidate data and improve reporting.
• Develop financial models, cash flow forecasts, and profitability analysis.

Skills

CFO experience

M&A experience

ERP implementations

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Strategic leadership

PE sponsor relations

Education

CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive Leadership Opportunity! Serve as a strategic financial partner to senior leadership and a prominent private equity sponsor within a ~$250M organization.
• Significant M&A Exposure! Lead financial strategy, acquisition integration, and value creation initiatives within an active buy-and-build environment.
• Lead Financial Transformation! Drive ERP modernization, data consolidation, treasury improvements, and scalable financial reporting infrastructure.
• Direct Impact on Profitability! Influence EBITDA growth, operating margins, cash flow, and strategic business decisions.
• Compelling Compensation! Competitive executive base salary, substantial annual bonus potential, and additional performance incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of finance, accounting, FP&A, treasury, financial reporting, and strategic planning for a private equity-backed services organization.
• Partner with executive leadership and the PE sponsor to execute growth strategies, drive EBITDA improvements, and optimize financial performance.
• Oversee M&A financial diligence, acquisition integration, and post-acquisition performance analysis.
• Lead ERP and financial systems transformations, consolidating fragmented data and improving reporting, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop sophisticated financial models, cash flow forecasts, KPIs, and profitability analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital, financial controls, and board-level reporting.
• Develop and mentor the finance organization while establishing scalable processes and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Established CFO experience required, preferably within a $100M–$500M private equity-backed organization.
• Strong background in M&A, acquisition integration, financial transformation, and PE sponsor relationships.
• Experience within professional services, fee-based B2B services, or transaction-heavy, technology-enabled environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading ERP implementations, financial systems migrations, and reporting improvements.
• Advanced financial modeling, Excel, FP&A, cash flow management, and EBITDA optimization expertise.
• Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on and driving initiatives independently.
• CPA or CFA highly preferred.