Strategic CFO – PE-Backed Manufacturing & M&A

Korn Ferry; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in Stamford, CT seeks a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor during a period of growth and acquisitions. The CFO will own the finance function, elevate planning and analytics, and drive a lean, collaborative environment.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, KPI visibility, and value-creating financial leadership, including acquisition diligence and post-close integration.

Qualifications

• Progressive financial leadership with CFO level responsibilities.
• Private equity exposure and sponsor reporting experience preferred.
• Experience leading M&A diligence, integration, and post-close finance.
• Manufacturing cost structures and product profitability understanding.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and PE sponsor on growth and value creation.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Elevate sponsor and management reporting with analytics.
• Build scalable finance processes for multi-entity operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance organization.

Skills

Private equity experience

M&A integration

Financial planning & analysis

ERP systems

Manufacturing cost accounting

Education

MBA or CPA

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

BI / reporting tools

Job description

Korn Ferry in Stamford, CT seeks a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor during a period of growth and acquisitions. The CFO will own the finance function, elevate planning and analytics, and drive a lean, collaborative environment.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, KPI visibility, and value-creating financial leadership, including acquisition diligence and post-close integration.