Chief Financial Officer

Compensation: $285,000 – $305,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity Participation

E57 Partners is partnering with a private equity-backed company to identify a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for a business headquartered in the Atlanta Metro Area.

The business is supported by an investment group that operates more like a family office than a traditional private equity firm—focused on long‑term ownership, operational excellence, and sustained cash flow generation.

This is not a short‑term, exit‑driven environment. The strategy is centered on building and growing durable businesses over a 10+ year horizon, with a focus on financial discipline, scalability, and consistent performance.

The CFO will play a critical role in partnering with the CEO and leadership team to build a best‑in‑class finance organization and support long‑term value creation.

The CFO will have full ownership of the finance function, responsible for driving financial strategy, operational discipline, and performance visibility across the business.

This includes:

• Leading all accounting, FP&A, and finance operations
• Building scalable financial infrastructure and reporting capabilities
• Driving EBITDA growth and free cash flow generation
• Supporting strategic decision‑making through data and insights
• Partnering closely with the CEO on long‑term business strategy

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, execution‑oriented finance leader who thrives in operator‑led environments and understands how to build finance functions that support sustainable growth.

• Long‑term hold strategy (10+ years) — not exit‑driven
• Investment group operates like a family office
• Focus on cash flow, discipline, and operational excellence
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function
• High visibility and direct partnership with the CEO and ownership group
• Equity participation aligned with long‑term value creation

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO on financial performance and business planning
• Lead long‑term financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation
• Support strategic initiatives with data‑driven insights and analysis

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions, including month‑end close and financial reporting
• Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP‑compliant financial statements
• Build and strengthen internal controls and processes

FP&A & Performance Management

• Develop and lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to drive visibility and accountability
• Provide actionable insights to improve performance and decision‑making

Cash Flow & Capital Management

• Drive strong cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Monitor liquidity, capital deployment, and return on investment
• Ensure disciplined financial management aligned with long‑term objectives

Systems & Infrastructure

• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools to support scalability
• Improve data integrity, reporting capabilities, and automation
• Build a finance infrastructure that supports long‑term growth

Team Leadership & Organizational Build

• Assess, build, and lead a high‑performing finance team
• Develop talent and create a culture of accountability and execution
• Align finance with operations to support business objectives

Board & Investor Partnership

• Serve as a key interface with ownership and Board stakeholders
• Deliver clear, concise, and data‑driven financial reporting
• Support investor communications and strategic discussions

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a private equity‑backed or family office‑style environment
• Strong background in accounting, FP&A, and financial operations
• Demonstrated success driving EBITDA growth and cash flow performance
• Experience building or scaling finance functions
• Deep understanding of operational finance and business drivers
• Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities
• Experience working closely with CEOs, investors, and Boards

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Thinks like an owner and takes a long‑term view of value creation
• Thrives in hands‑on, execution‑focused environments
• Can build structure, process, and discipline within a growing business
• Is equally comfortable in strategy and day‑to‑day execution
• Wants to be a true business partner to the CEO

This is a unique opportunity to step into a CFO role with a long‑term mandate, with:

• A stable, supportive ownership structure
• A 10+ year horizon to build and scale the business
• Alignment around cash flow and operational excellence
• The ability to shape and lead the finance function end‑to‑end
• Direct impact on the long‑term success of the organization