Exit-Focused CFO for M&A & Liquidity Events

Australia-Employment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 Benefits package

LTD/STD

401k+ match

Top Compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Exit CFO for Indianapolis to lead through acquisitions, recapitalizations, and liquidity events. This role partners with owners, investors, and advisors to maximize enterprise value and coordinate due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in finance leadership, CFO experience in transaction-focused environments, and CPA credentials. On-site position with top compensation and Fortune 500 benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Prior CFO experience within private equity-backed, founder-owned, or transaction-oriented organizations.
• Deep understanding of M&A transactions, due diligence, purchase accounting, valuations, and quality of earnings reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company through a planned sale, recapitalization, acquisition, or other liquidity event.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize shareholder value and transaction readiness.
• Ensure financial statements, reporting processes, and internal controls can withstand rigorous buyer due diligence.
• Direct the preparation and management of QoE analyses, financial audits, forecasts, and transaction support materials.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison with investment bankers, private equity sponsors, lenders, legal counsel, auditors, and potential buyers.
• Oversee data room preparation and coordinate responses to extensive due diligence requests.
• Identify and mitigate transaction-related financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Lead acquisition integration activities and post-transaction financial planning when applicable.
• Evaluate complex transactions and provide strategic recommendations to ownership and the board.
• Drive financial performance, cash flow optimization, and value-creation initiatives in advance of a transaction.
• Build financial infrastructure, reporting capabilities, and KPIs that support investor-grade decision making.

Skills

M&A leadership

Due diligence

Transaction management

Financial reporting

Executive liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Financial modeling

QoE analyses

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Exit CFO for Indianapolis to lead through acquisitions, recapitalizations, and liquidity events. This role partners with owners, investors, and advisors to maximize enterprise value and coordinate due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in finance leadership, CFO experience in transaction-focused environments, and CPA credentials. On-site position with top compensation and Fortune 500 benefits package.