Executive Search: CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – PE-Backed Industrial Services Company

Location:

Houston Metro Area Compensation: $275,000 - $325,000 base salary + bonus + equity

Our client, a private equity-backed industrial services company in the Houston metro area, is seeking a dynamic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy, optimize operations, and drive value creation. The company is positioned for rapid expansion, requiring a finance leader who can scale operations, drive profitability, and execute strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

As CFO, you will be a strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsors, responsible for financial leadership, capital allocation, operational efficiency, and M&A execution. You will oversee the company's financial infrastructure, ensuring the business is positioned for both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

• Strategic Financial Leadership – Develop and execute financial strategies to support growth, optimize cash flow, and enhance profitability.
• Operational Finance & Performance Optimization – Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and working capital management to improve financial performance and efficiency.
• Private Equity Partnership & Value Creation – Work closely with PE sponsors to drive EBITDA improvement, financial reporting, and strategic planning.
• M&A & Capital Markets – Lead financial due diligence, deal structuring, and integration for acquisitions while managing capital structure and lender relationships.
• Team Leadership & Development – Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement.
• Risk & Compliance Management – Ensure adherence to financial regulations, reporting standards, and internal controls to protect company assets.

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with prior CFO experience in a private equity-backed industrial services, energy, or infrastructure-related company preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operational finance, and M&A, with a track record of optimizing financial processes in an industrial services environment.
• Strong understanding of contract-based revenue models, asset-heavy businesses, and operational cost structures.
• Experience working in PE-backed companies, driving value creation, executing growth strategies, and managing leverage.
• Proven ability to implement scalable systems (ERP/Netsuite preferred), streamline financial processes, and enhance reporting.
• Strong leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence key stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and operational teams.
• Experience managing debt financing, working capital optimization, and cash flow strategies in capital-intensive environments.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

• Be a key leader in a high-growth, PE-backed company, with direct impact on strategy and value creation.
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential and meaningful equity participation.
• Opportunity to lead M&A transactions and work closely with top-tier private equity professionals.

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