CFO/PRIVATE EQUITY(8,25.25) in Rome

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer– Private Equity

Location: Rome, New York Salary: $180,000 – $230,000 Experience: 10–15 years in private equity, with strong M&A expertise

About the Opportunity: Our client, a growing company based in Rome, NY, is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong private equity background and proven experience in company mergers and acquisitions. This is a pivotal leadership role that will influence strategic direction, financial performance, and long-term growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial functions including strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Guide M&A strategy and execution alongside private equity partners
• Support the CEO and Board in driving strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and financial stewardship across the organization
• Champion succession planning and leadership development within the finance team
• Collaborate closely with existing leadership while respecting current org structures

Who You Are:

• A strategic finance leader with 10–15 years of experience in private equity-backed businesses
• Deeply knowledgeable in M&A, capital structure, and long-term financial planning
• Strong communicator with the emotional intelligence to fit into a values-driven culture
• Not looking to make sweeping changes overnight—you believe in evolution, not revolution
• Committed to building and mentoring a team, and planning for future leadership transitions

Why This Role:

• Competitive compensation package ($180K–$230K)
• Opportunity to lead and shape a company at a pivotal time of growth
• Work with a leadership team that values culture, stability, and sustainable success

Interested? If you're ready to bring your private equity experience to a role where culture matters just as much as results, we want to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your resume to linda.powell@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.