Job Description

Our client is a leading, high-profile private equity firm that’s seeking an Operating VP/Operating SVP/Chief Transformation Officer to join their operating team. The team is based in New York.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on, transformation-oriented approach and proven experience in driving process improvements and restructuring initiatives within private equity-backed companies. This role requires an individual who has spent at least 18+ months at a private equity-backed company, actively leading turnaround efforts and driving substantial operational changes. The successful candidate will have a deep transaction history, strong financial modeling and technical skills, and a proven track record of turning around underperforming businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead post-investment value creation initiatives across portfolio companies, focusing on transformation, restructuring, and operational optimization.
• Support due diligence by assessing operational and strategic value drivers, identifying areas for growth, improvement, and long-term value creation.
• Implement strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth, optimize financial performance, and improve operational efficiency across portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with portfolio company leadership to define and execute business transformation plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the execution and integration of M&A transactions, driving synergies and improving operational effectiveness across businesses.
• Develop and implement process improvements across key business functions, including procurement, financial reporting, and operational workflows.
• Provide leadership in managing financial oversight, reporting improvements, and ensuring operational transparency to support decision-making at the executive level.
• Drive continuous improvement in business processes, working hands-on with portfolio companies to develop and refine operational strategies for growth.

Qualifications:

Seeks to hire individuals who are dynamic and intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting or operating roles, with a focus on operational improvements and transformational change in private equity-backed companies.
• Proven track record of hands-on transformation and restructuring experience, having spent at least 18+ months in a private equity-backed company turning around operations and driving substantial improvements.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience in managing financial performance, reporting, and improving business controls.
• Extensive experience in M&A, including leading diligence, structuring deals, and integrating acquired businesses to realize synergies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities, with a direct and impactful leadership style.
• High energy, change-oriented leader with strong decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.

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