Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Slipstream IT is a company focused on providing managed IT solutions for emerging pharma and biotech organizations. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy during a period of growth, ensuring operational alignment with strategic objectives and managing relationships with private-equity partners and lenders.
- Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned to shareholder value creation and long-term growth goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, private-equity partners, and the Board on capital allocation, performance trends, and financial risk management
- Lead annual operating plan, long-range forecasting, and scenario modeling to guide strategic decisions and growth initiatives
- Drive operational efficiency and profitability across business units through margin management and cost optimization
- Lead all banking and lending relationships, including negotiation and administration of credit facilities, term loans, and revolving lines of credit
- Oversee covenant compliance, debt service, and liquidity management, ensuring proactive communication with lenders and investors
- Manage treasury and cash operations with a focus on working capital optimization and free cash flow generation
- Evaluate opportunities for refinancing, recapitalization, and other financing strategies that support growth and enhance equity returns
- Oversee accounting, FP&A, tax, audit, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Implement scalable systems, reporting tools, and internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed, multi-entity services organization
- Deliver monthly and quarterly financial packages, including Board materials, lender reports, and investor dashboards
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards while supporting continuous process improvement
- Serve as the primary liaison to private-equity partners, lenders, and the Board of Directors
- Develop and maintain a robust value creation plan (VCP) framework with clear KPI tracking, variance analysis, and return metrics
- Lead preparation for Board and investor meetings, ensuring clarity and transparency in financial reporting and business performance
- Support diligence, integration, and financial modeling for tuck-in acquisitions or strategic partnerships
- Collaborate with business and delivery leaders to ensure accurate project forecasting, utilization management, and pricing discipline
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive decision-making at the operational level
- Familiar with professional services, MSP, fixed fee, and recurring revenue models
- Support initiatives around automation, technology enablement, and scalability of finance processes
- Build and develop a high-performing finance organization capable of scaling with the company’s growth trajectory
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all functions
- Lead by example with integrity, sound judgment, and a balanced focus on execution and strategic vision
- Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 10 - 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including time as CFO or senior finance executive within a PE-backed or leveraged company
- Proven expertise in debt financing, banking relationships, and covenant management
- Background in professional or technology-enabled services, with both project-based and recurring-revenue models
- Experience implementing or upgrading ERP, financial planning, and analytics platforms
- Track record of driving EBITDA expansion, cash conversion, and exit readiness
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Benefits
- 401k match
- Comprehensive group health, dental, vision benefits
- Life insurance/LTD
- Discretionary PTO
- Company Overview
- Slipstream IT provides IT outsourcing, managed services, and consulting services for emerging biotech and pharma companies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.slipstream-it.com.
- Company H1B Sponsorship
- Slipstream IT has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 4 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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