Interim CFO (Path to Permanent)

Location: Atlanta (Remote)
Compensation: $80–$85+/hour (flexible based on experience)
Type: Interim / Contract → Potential Full-Time

Overview

A rapidly expanding, private equity-backed platform in the infrastructure, environmental services, and water-related solutions space is seeking an Interim CFO to partner closely with executive leadership during a critical growth phase.

This role is ideal for a hands-on financial leader with significant M&A experience, capable of driving both strategic transactions and post-acquisition integration across a fragmented, roll-up style industry.

There is a clear path to a permanent CFO position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including FP&A, reporting, and cash flow management
• Act as a key partner in executing an active M&A strategy, including:
  • Financial due diligence
  • Deal structuring and valuation
  • Integration of acquired businesses
• Build scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid growth
• Collaborate with private equity sponsors and leadership on growth strategy and capital deployment
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking across multiple operating entities
• Drive post-merger integration, ensuring alignment across finance, operations, and reporting
• Manage relationships with lenders, investors, auditors, and external advisors
• Support debt financing, refinancing, and capital raising activities
• Evaluate and improve unit economics, margins, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive in a multi-entity or roll-up environment
• Strong track record in M&A execution and integration (buy-side preferred)
• Experience in private equity-backed companies highly desirable
• Background in industrial services, infrastructure, environmental services, or related sectors is a plus
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, cash flow management, and capital structuring
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, build-as-you-go environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence executives and investors
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling

• Work directly with an aggressive acquisition platform in a highly fragmented market
• Significant exposure to deal flow and strategic growth initiatives
• Opportunity to build and scale the finance function from a leadership position
• Remote flexibility with leadership centered around Atlanta
• Clear and realistic path to a permanent CFO role

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