Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Turnaround, Value Creation, Growth Location: Global Reports To: CEO Stakeholders: Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Investors, Lenders
About the Company Our client is a global platform of operating companies delivering technology-enabled supply chain, logistics, and marketing execution solutions. The organization operates across North America and internationally, combining technology, analytics, and execution to help enterprise and high-growth clients improve profitability and performance. The business is in a phase of active transformation and value creation — not steady-state operations.
The Role We are seeking a Transformation CFO — a leader who thrives in complexity, operates with urgency, and brings both hands-on execution and strategic clarity.
This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who can:
Drive liquidity and cash discipline.
Restore and expand profitability.
Build a scalable financial foundation.
Partner with the CEO and Board to create enterprise value.
You will serve as the guardian of capital, architect of financial strategy, and catalyst for performance improvement across a global, multi-entity platform. This is not a reporting role. This is a build, fix, and scale role.
Key Responsibilities
Cash, Liquidity & Financial Control
Establish daily and weekly cash visibility, forecasting, and control across all entities.
Drive working capital optimization, collections discipline, and vendor management.
Implement a tight operating cadence, including 13-week cash flow, variance tracking, and rapid interventions.
Lead lender engagement, covenant compliance, and short- and medium-term liquidity planning.
Profitability & Performance Turnaround
Own full P&L performance with accountability for margin improvement.
Drive cost optimization, pricing discipline, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to improve unit economics and contract profitability.
Build real-time KPI dashboards that enable action, not just reporting.
Strategic Finance & Capital Structure
Lead capital strategy across debt, equity, and internal allocation.
Develop scenario modeling, restructuring options, and value creation plans.
Support M&A, divestitures, and integrations with a focus on ROI and execution discipline.
Financial Operations & Governance
Oversee FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, and Financial Reporting.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and global statutory requirements.
Establish clear, decision-grade reporting for the CEO, Board, and investors.
Strengthen internal controls while maintaining speed and agility.
Commercial Partnership
Partner on pricing, deal structuring, and client negotiations.
Ensure contracts reflect economic reality, margin expectations, and risk mitigation.
Provide financial rigor to growth initiatives and new service offerings.
Transformation & Systems
Lead finance transformation, including ERP optimization, automation, and data governance.
Build a forward-looking finance function leveraging analytics and AI.
Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization.
Operate effectively across a US–India model and multi-entity structure.
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Equivalent experience leading complex financial organizations may be considered in lieu of formal credentials.
Experience
20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Proven experience as a CFO or equivalent senior finance leader.
Demonstrated success in turnaround, restructuring, or high cash-pressure environments.
Experience in multi-entity, global organizations with US GAAP reporting.
Track record of direct engagement with Boards, lenders, and investors.
Technical & Functional Expertise
Deep command of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong expertise in cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.
Proven ownership of P&L, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
Experience with capital structure management, including debt, equity, and covenants.
Familiarity with ERP systems, finance transformation, and automation.
Preferred Background
Experience in private equity-backed or founder-led environments.
Industry experience in supply chain, logistics, or technology-enabled services.
Exposure to US-India operating models or global capability centers.
Leadership Profile
Hands-on operator with a strong bias for action and accountability.
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels simultaneously.
Strong commercial instincts and decision-making under pressure.
Willingness to lean in, challenge constructively, and drive outcomes.
High integrity, resilience, and ownership mindset.
Why This Role This is an opportunity to:
Shape the financial trajectory of a global, multi-platform business.
Partner directly with the CEO and Board on high-impact decisions.
Lead a true transformation — not incremental change.
Build a modern, technology-enabled finance organization.
Closing Thought Credentials are valued. Proven performance in high-pressure operating environments is essential. We are not looking for a caretaker. We are looking for a builder who can operate in the storm and create long-term value on the other side.
