Apply on Employer Site

East 57th Street Partners · 1 day ago

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Miami-FTL Area

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

East 57th Street Partners is a newly formed private equity-backed platform company entering a critical execution phase. They are seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide hands-on financial leadership, stabilize the finance function, and lead acquisition diligence during this high-impact stage of the investment lifecycle.

AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Joseph Kirchon

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO and PE sponsor during the platform build phase

Translate the PE investment thesis into actionable financial priorities, KPIs, and operating discipline

Lead board-level reporting, monthly operating reviews, and investor updates

Provide clear financial narratives around performance, risks, and value-creation initiatives

Lead financial diligence for add-on acquisitions, including QoE review, working capital analysis, and deal modeling

Support valuation, purchase agreement structures, and post-close financial considerations

Own post-close integration across accounting, reporting, controls, and systems

Establish a repeatable M&A and integration playbook to support ongoing acquisition cadence

Drive synergy realization, cost optimization, and margin expansion initiatives

Stand up and professionalize core finance functions: accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and controls

Implement or optimize ERP, reporting tools, and dashboards as needed

Establish disciplined monthly close, forecasting, and budgeting processes

Ensure GAAP compliance, audit readiness, and lender / investor reporting standards

Assess current team capabilities and make recommendations for permanent hires or outsourced support

Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization

Monitor debt covenants and lender reporting requirements

Build KPI dashboards tied to operational and financial performance

Partner with operations to improve unit economics, pricing strategy, and cost structure

Support leadership with data-driven decision-making across the platform

Prepare the business for future exit or recapitalization by improving data quality, reporting maturity, and transparency

Support sell-side readiness activities, including financial normalization and data room preparation

Coordinate with external advisors (audit, tax, QoE, banking) as needed

Create a clean handoff plan and documentation for a future permanent CFO

Qualification

CFO experienceM&A diligenceGAAP accountingFP&ACash managementDeal financeFinancial reportingData-driven decision-makingExecution mindsetLeadershipStrategic thinkingCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving