Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, LLC
PEPI: Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) (Finance)
PEPI: Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) (Finance)
Description
Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement
Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance
OVERVIEW:
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice collaborates with private equity portfolio companies to provide solutions that preserve and generate value. Our focus is on enhancing transparency in key drivers and business performance, supporting increased cash flow and EBITDA, and actively engaging in our clients' operations. We aim to ensure portfolio companies have credible plans and the capacity to execute and deliver financial results.
Our PEPI CFO Services practice includes the following pillars:
- Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization
- Strategic Analytics & Planning
- Performance Measurement & Management
- Business Transformation
- Auxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation
PEPI CFO Services Director, Digital Finance:
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
- Expertise in Digital Finance Transformation with proven implementation experience
- Track record in assessing finance and accounting functions and implementing digital technologies such as RPA, Finance Analytics, NLG, and Predictive Forecasting models to improve efficiency and transparency
- Experience in process improvement and automation within finance and accounting
- Knowledge of digital finance tools and vendors
- Experience implementing digital finance solutions in large public companies or mid-sized PE portfolio companies
- Ability to develop and build predictive forecasting models
Scope Development & Hypothesis:
- Engage with clients to gather information and facilitate interviews
- Define analyses to validate assumptions, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Apply industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues
- Develop project frameworks and actionable conclusions
Project Management & Leadership:
- Lead project components and smaller projects independently
- Manage client expectations and mitigate risks
- Create actionable plans and lead workstreams
- Design initiatives to improve cash flow, EBITDA, and organizational structure
- Identify risks early, develop contingency plans, and communicate effectively with clients
- Collaborate with senior management and secure buy-in
Leadership & Financial Acumen:
- Leverage industry expertise to guide teams and promote innovation
- Manage client relationships throughout projects
- Ensure accountability for issues and outcomes
- Build effective teams based on individual talents
- Proficiency in financial modeling, statement analysis, and accounting treatments
- Drive P&L and B/S accountability
- Utilize tools for change management and process streamlining
Qualifications:
- Degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or economics preferred but not mandatory
- Experience with digital finance technologies like RPA, predictive forecasting, analytics, NLG, data visualization
- Over 12 years in finance, accounting, due diligence, restructuring, investment banking, or private equity
- Proficiency in financial models, data analytics, and presentation skills
- CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master’s degree preferred but not required
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