Director, Value Creation

Atlantic Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Director, Value Creation in Greater Philadelphia, PA, to lead finance transformation across portfolio companies in a PE environment. You will drive financial infrastructure, reporting, M&A integration, and systems enhancements, partnering with senior leaders.

The role requires 15+ years of senior finance experience, strong U.S. GAAP expertise, and a CPA is preferred. It is a hybrid role with a compensation range of $200,000–$300,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership in PE-backed or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation and value creation initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Recommend improvements to reporting, controls, systems, and processes.
• Support M&A integration and related finance activities.
• Drive ERP and finance technology enhancements, data quality, and automation.
• Provide strategic financial leadership during growth and change.
• Strengthen financial readiness and capabilities to support business objectives.

Skills

Finance leadership

Private equity experience

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP implementation

Finance software

Job description

Compensation: $200,000–$300,000/year + bonus

Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director, Value Creation in Greater Philadelphia, PA for our client, supporting finance transformation and operational value creation within a private equity environment. This senior-level role will partner with finance and business leaders on financial infrastructure, reporting, M&A integration, systems, controls, and strategic finance initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant senior finance leadership experience with a strong background in private equity-backed businesses, technical accounting, M&A, and finance transformation.

Responsibilities as the Director of Finance Transformation:

• Finance Leadership: Partner with finance and business leaders to assess financial operations, reporting processes, controls, systems, and organizational needs.
• Value Creation: Lead finance transformation and value creation initiatives focused on improving financial planning, reporting, operational efficiency, and scalable processes.
• M&A Support: Support acquisition-related finance activities, integrations, and other strategic initiatives across portfolio businesses.
• Systems & Infrastructure: Drive improvements to ERP systems, finance technology, automation, data quality, and accounting processes.
• Organizational Development: Support the development of finance functions and provide strategic financial leadership during periods of growth and change.
• Financial Readiness: Strengthen financial reporting, controls, processes, and overall finance capabilities to support evolving business objectives.

Qualifications for the Director of Finance Transformation:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior-level financial leadership within private equity-backed, portfolio, or similarly complex business environments, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of private equity environments, finance transformation, M&A, financial reporting, integration, and operational value creation is required.
• Technical Skills: Strong U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, purchase accounting, financial planning, financial reporting, ERP implementation, and finance systems expertise is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong executive presence, financial leadership, communication, strategic thinking, hands‑on problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and ability to lead initiatives across multiple businesses simultaneously are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.