Finance Leadership at PE Portcos

Private equity portfolio companies are often on a growth fast track. With PE firms aiming for 3-5 or 5-7 year exits, scaling efficiently is a top priority. Acquisitions can fuel that growth—BCG’s 2023 M&A Report found serial acquirers (5+ deals) grew revenue 1.5-2 times faster than organic-growth peers over a decade (BCG M&A Report 2023). In my 25+ years placing CFOs, VPs of Finance, and Controllers for PE portcos, I’ve seen firsthand how the right finance talent turns that potential into progress. 👨🏻‍💼

When a PE firm invests, portcos can expand quickly—revenue rises, operations broaden, and new challenges emerge. A PwC report highlights that 40% of portcos now lean on digital transformation to enhance exit value (PwC Global M&A Trends 2025). Finance leaders who can scale the accounting & finance function, navigate data, refine margins, and align with strategy make a real difference. 📈

Post-acquisition integration is just as critical—KPMG’s research shows 70% of value erosion in underperforming deals ties back to shaky integration (KPMG M&A Insights 2023). I’ve watched skilled finance execs step in, streamline processes, and boost EBITDA by millions, setting portcos up for smoother exits. 💰

Talent like that isn’t always easy to find, though. Tampa Bay’s market is competitive, and finance pros who get PE’s unique rhythm are in demand. Scaling fast works best with the right team in place sooner rather than later—it’s about building momentum, not just meeting deadlines. I’ve been connecting Tampa’s top talent to PE success for decades. Curious how that could look for you? Let’s chat. 🗣️

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