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Tatum by Randstad · 1 day ago

Interim CFO / Carve-out Specialist

Atlanta Metro

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$125/hr - $150/hr

Tatum by Randstad is seeking an Interim CFO / Carve-out Specialist for a project focused on leading the financial separation of a PE-backed manufacturing and assembly business. The role requires expertise in corporate carve-outs, technical accounting, and the establishment of a standalone finance function.

Professional Services

Hiring Manager

John Pollock

Responsibilities

Lead the Full Carve-out Cycle: Drive Day 1 readiness, manage the Transitional Services Agreement (TSA), and establish the complete standalone finance function

Develop and Implement Carve-out Strategy: Create and execute a detailed carve-out "game plan" and checklist, providing hands-on support in every step of the separation process

Navigate Technical Complexity: Manage the separation of heavily integrated corporate functions, including IT systems and a common instance of Salesforce, under tight timelines

Technical Accounting: Provide expert oversight and application of technical accounting principles, specifically in Revenue Recognition and Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting

Optimize Lean Operations: Develop and implement a standalone finance structure that leverages the existing small, lean team and effectively manages offshored functions without recommending significant new supporting staff

Financial Reporting & Systems: Stand up or remediate core ERP and reporting systems to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the standalone entity

Cash and Liquidity Management: Manage cash, develop robust cash forecasting models, and ensure high visibility for the Private Equity sponsor and lenders

Audit & Compliance: Oversee the final audit, manage diligence activities pre-close, and handle post-close integration efforts

Leadership & Communication: Build and lead a multi-site finance team, demonstrating hands-on, stabilizing leadership. Act as the primary financial communicator to the new CEO, PE Sponsor/Board, and executives

Manufacturing Finance: Navigate modest manufacturing and industrial complexity, including costing, multi-entity accounting, and operational visibility improvements

Qualification

Carve-out LeadershipTechnical AccountingFinancial Reporting SystemsPrivate Equity ExperienceManufacturing FinanceLeadershipCommunication

Required

Must have Multiple successes as a Carve Out CFO: Extensive, hands-on experience leading complex corporate carve-outs, preferably from a publicly traded parent company

Technical Acumen: Deep expertise in technical accounting, with specific, recent experience in Revenue Recognition and Percentage of Completion

PE Environment: Proven ability to thrive in a high-change, Private Equity-backed environment

Geographic: Must be willing to travel to the Atlanta, GA, area

Preferred

Experience with manufacturing or assembly companies is highly preferred

Company

Tatum by Randstad

Tatum by Randstad provides on-demand C-suite executives and senior-level professionals to help companies manage critical initiatives in accounting, finance, technology, compliance and transactions.

Founded in 2005