Interim Chief Financial Officer

A private equity-backed aviation services business with approximately $150M in revenue is seeking an interim CFO for a 6-9 month engagement. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the North Tucson office. The CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, President, and Board, providing strategic financial leadership while remaining operationally hands-on. The scope covers FP&A, accounting and controls, management reporting, cash and working capital management, and M&A due diligence and integration.

The successful candidate will build out business intelligence tools and KPIs, strengthen budgeting and forecasting processes, and improve the quality of reporting packages for lenders and the Board. Prior CFO experience in commercial services or industrial businesses is strongly preferred, along with 15-20 years of finance leadership experience.

• Advise the CEO, President, and Board on growth strategies, corporate transactions, and operating performance as a proactive business partner
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned to long-term financial goals
• Oversee accounting, financial controls, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate outputs for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop business intelligence tools and KPIs to improve management reporting and support strategic decision-making
• Manage cash and working capital, including monitoring balances and implementing policies to optimise cash flow
• Support M&A activity including financial due diligence on acquisition targets and integration of financial systems and reporting

• 15-20 years of progressive finance experience, including prior CFO or senior finance leadership roles
• Background in commercial services or industrial businesses strongly preferred; aviation sector experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale financial reporting, budgeting, and BI capabilities
• Experience supporting private equity-backed businesses and working with boards and lenders
• Strong M&A due diligence and integration experience
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid on-site environment with 2-3 days per week in Tucson, Arizona

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