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About The Company A Brydon portfolio company in the public sector technology and analytics space is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our leadership team and build the finance function from the ground up. As the CFO, you will shape the company's financial strategy, implement best practices from day one, and lead the development of a high-performing team. You will be a key advisor, collaborator, and operator, working closely with leadership to align financial priorities with strategic growth initiatives. This role is ideal for a finance leader experienced in private equity portfolio companies who is excited by high growth and an accelerated path to CFO. Role Overview The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and leading the company's finance function. This high-impact role is responsible for building financial and operational infrastructure to support aggressive revenue growth and long-term sustainability. Near term: Move the company to best practices in controllership and financial management Improve and streamline the monthly close process Implement rigorous cash flow forecasting Enhance internal spend and cash controls Integrate add-on acquisitions and lead M&A activities Lead and execute systems integrations (finance systems, HR, cash management) Provide accurate pro-forma financial reporting Identify and capture synergies during integration Develop a repeatable, effective financial reporting process Establish weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting mechanisms and operating packs Work with other functions to quantify and track KPIs that drive value creation Design and implement a standardized process for updating financial reports Codify and drive the annual budgeting process Lead the organization through an efficient budgeting process Partner with leadership to refine the 2026 value creation plan Review billing and revenue recognition processes and partner with technology to improve systems Evaluate migrating existing finance systems to upgraded platforms for better reporting and scalability Longer term: Think holistically about the business, advising on acquisitions, integrations, pricing, and strategy Build out a finance team capable of executing transactions and providing insightful reporting Drive growth through effective capital allocation Lead additional functions such as HR, IT, and administration Requirements Qualifications and Experience 7-10+ years of finance leadership experience in a private equity-backed company, preferably in government contracting (B2G) Strong accounting background and controllership fundamentals Experience with M&A transactions and post-merger integrations Experience implementing ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage) in resource-constrained environments Deep expertise in FP&A, cash flow forecasting, and financial modeling Experience with compliance, risk management, and reporting to boards and lenders Proven ability to build scalable finance functions in PE-backed companies Knowledge of automation and billing platforms Hands-on HR oversight experience and working with third-party HR providers Location Preference for in-person in Washington, D.C., with consideration for candidates in Maryland, Virginia, or those open to hybrid travel arrangements Benefits Full-time position with salary and equity based on experience; range $200,000 - $250,000 annually Open to candidates in Chicagoland or Raleigh-Durham areas, or those willing to travel up to 50% Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with matching contributions #J-18808-Ljbffr The Brydon Group

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