Senior Vice President, Portfolio Finance

Transom Capital Group ( TCG ) is a leading Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on operationally-intensive investments in the middle-market.

The TCG team has a proven track record of investing in, restructuring, and growing businesses. Key to this success is its unique approach of heavy operational involvement and support provided to each portfolio company.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

TCG is seeking a Senior Vice President of Portfolio Company Finance ( SVP ). The SVP reports to the Portfolio Company Operations Group and is principally responsible for monitoring day-to-day finance activities across multiple portfolio companies, including financial reporting, cashflow management, and compliance.

Additionally, the successful candidate will partner with relevant stakeholders in the design and execution of strategic initiatives that generate long-term enterprise value.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as TCG’s representative to the portfolio company on day-to-day finance-related activities and act as an effective liaison between portfolio company executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor financial performance, including KPIs, working capital, capital expenditures, debt covenants, taxes, budget, as well as general finance and accounting operations at each portfolio company.
• Partner with CFO at portfolio company to implement best-in-class cashflow management, accounting controls, and treasury operations.
• Participate in weekly cash flow review meetings and manage rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Drive standardization in accounting, reporting, and financial operations and deliver best-in-class’ tools, techniques, and templates to portfolio companies.
• Evaluate portfolio company's financial systems and participate in implementation or upgrade of systems.
• Participate in annual portfolio company audits and tax reporting and ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Effectively communicate to the audit committee on material findings / issues.
• Drive timely financial reporting from portfolio companies, including BOD presentations.
• Provide regular MD&A on portfolio company performance to support TCG’s internal and external stakeholder reporting requirements.

Requirements :

• BA in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA preferred.
• CPA license.
• 12+ years progressive finance and accounting experience, recently leading the finance function of an organization.
• Private equity or PE-backed company experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.
• Process-driven individual with a track record of implementing process improvements.
• Exceptional Excel-based financial modeling and budgeting skills.
• Strong capability with MS Office suite, Powerpoint specifically.
• Experience with and working knowledge of SAAS-based accounting / ERP solutions, e.g., NetSuite.

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