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Partner with portfolio companies to drive operational excellence, support growth initiatives, and develop scalable management systems. | Extensive experience in operational roles within private equity-backed companies or consulting, strong leadership presence, and ability to engage with C-level executives. | Managing Director, Portfolio Operations & Value Creation (Industrials & Business Services) Firm Overview A top middle-market private equity investment firm with a long-standing track record of partnering with management teams to build market-leading businesses. The firm is widely recognized for its operational depth, disciplined investment approach, and ability to drive sustained value creation across industrials and business services platforms. With significant capital under management and a diverse portfolio of control investments, the firm works closely with leadership teams to scale operations, professionalize management systems, and execute strategic growth initiatives. Role Overview The Managing Director, Portfolio Operations & Value Creation will be a senior leader on the firm’s operating team, partnering closely with deal teams and portfolio company executives to drive performance improvement and long-term value creation. This individual will work hands-on with management teams across industrial and business services companies, helping translate investment theses into actionable operating plans and supporting execution across people, process, and systems. The role is remote, with significant travel to portfolio companies and ongoing, high-touch engagement with leadership teams. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Company Partnership & Executive Support • Act as a senior operating partner to portfolio company CEOs and leadership teams, offering strategic perspective, credibility, and hands-on support to advance value creation initiatives. • Collaborate closely with investment teams to ensure operating priorities remain aligned with the original investment thesis and evolving value creation goals. • Serve as a trusted advisor to management teams by identifying challenges, setting priorities, and helping drive execution in complex, fast-paced operating environments. Value Creation & Operating Excellence • Lead and support initiatives focused on operational scale, performance management, organizational design, and continuous process improvement. • Help portfolio companies implement effective management systems that promote accountability, transparency, and consistent execution. • Support growth efforts, including organic expansion, integration of add-on acquisitions, and de novo initiatives, as applicable. People, Process & Capability Building • Partner with portfolio leadership to strengthen executive teams, functional leadership, and operating rhythms. • Work alongside human capital and talent partners on leadership development, succession planning, and overall organizational effectiveness. • Promote best practices across people-intensive, multi-site, and service-oriented business models. Cross-Portfolio Impact • Identify recurring themes and opportunities across the portfolio and help develop scalable playbooks, tools, and frameworks. • Enable knowledge-sharing and best practice exchange across portfolio companies while tailoring approaches to individual business needs. • Deliver clear, structured insights and updates to internal stakeholders to support alignment and informed decision-making. Experience & Qualifications Required • At least 3 years of experience in an operating role within a PE-backed, industry-relevant company, with direct involvement in value creation, management systems, or operational scaling. • Prior consulting experience (ideally 4+ years), demonstrating strong structured problem-solving and initiative leadership; experience at top-tier strategy firms is a plus but not required. • The seniority, presence, and maturity to engage effectively with private equity partners, VPs/Principals, and portfolio company executive teams. • A relationship-driven leadership style with the ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with CEOs, functional leaders, and deal teams; strong executive presence is essential. • Demonstrated leadership styles aligned with “Captain” and “Persuader” profiles (Venturer experience is a plus). • Experience in people-based, services-oriented, or multi-site business models, with a clear understanding of how people, process, and capability drive performance. • Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating amid ambiguity and change. • Willingness to travel extensively and maintain a high-touch, on-the-ground engagement model with portfolio companies. Preferred, but Not Required • Direct experience in industrials and/or business services sectors. • Experience supporting or leading PE-backed exits, including exit readiness, diligence support, or CIM development. • Exposure to high-velocity M&A activity and/or de novo expansion environments. Education • MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Lead end-to-end M&A processes including pipeline development, due diligence, and integration, aligning with organizational growth strategies. | Requires 4-10 years of M&A experience with strong financial modeling, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. | This position is with one of the largest multi-specialty physician groups in the country, based in Chicagoland, and one of the fastest-growing healthcare networks in the US. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to providing top-tier patient care, this organization is expanding its strategic footprint through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to enhance growth and operational excellence. Summary The Director of Mergers and Acquisitions will report to an SVP and own the end-to-end M&A process, driving growth through strategic acquisitions. This individual will build and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets, lead due diligence and deal execution, and ensure seamless post-acquisition integration. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong financial acumen, and excels at building relationships with key stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities • Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets, focusing on strategic opportunities to expand the organization’s footprint. • Build and nurture relationships with brokers, business owners, and partners to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities. • Collaborate with the SVP to transition leads from identification to seamless execution. • Lead all aspects of the M&A process, including due diligence, financial modeling, and transaction structuring. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage financial, legal, operational, and compliance diligence activities. • Prepare and present deal approval materials, including financial analyses and strategic fit assessments, for senior leadership and board review. Experience Required Education & Specific Competencies: • 4–10 years of M&A experience in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity with experience. • Healthcare/PPM experience preferred but not required • Proven track record of executing multiple successful transactions. Technical Skills • Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation analyses, and due diligence processes. Entrepreneurial Spirit • Results-driven, proactive, and capable of driving deals forward in a dynamic environment. Communication • Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with business owners, brokers, and internal stakeholders. Organizational Strength • Highly organized and adept at managing multiple concurrent workstreams. Team Collaboration • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading healthcare organization and drive transformational growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Lead finance teams supporting field operations, drive financial performance and operational efficiency, support M&A integration, and ensure compliance. | 15+ years finance leadership experience, bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, ERP and BI system expertise, M&A experience, and willingness to travel up to 30%. | Vice President of Finance, Field Operations This position sits within a highly acquisitive Private Equity backed field service organization. The Vice President of Finance, Field Operations will serve as a strategic finance partner to operational leadership across all divisions and geographies. This executive will be responsible for driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. The VP will lead field-facing finance teams to deliver insights that enable data-driven decision-making, while ensuring each region provides complete, accurate, and timely financial results, forecasts, and reporting to the corporate office. This is a key leadership opportunity for a finance executive who thrives in a dynamic, acquisitive environment and excels at aligning financial operations with on-the-ground execution. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development • Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance team supporting field operations, including hands-on management of Regional Finance Directors. • Coach and mentor finance professionals, cultivating high performance and continuous development throughout the organization. • Drive alignment between corporate finance and field operations to ensure seamless collaboration and shared objectives. Operational Collaboration & Performance Enhancement • Act as a strategic advisor to the COO, Regional Presidents, and divisional leaders by translating financial data into actionable operational plans that enhance profitability. • Partner with operational leaders to uncover cost drivers, identify performance gaps, and pinpoint opportunities for margin growth. • Analyze labor, equipment, materials, and other direct costs to recommend efficiency improvements and optimized resource use. • Link financial targets with operational KPIs to foster transparency, accountability, and measurable results across the field teams. • Utilize KPIs and dashboards to deliver insightful analysis on performance and profitability trends. • Support field teams in developing business cases, ROI evaluations, and resource allocation for new initiatives. • Collaborate with the VP of Finance, FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and expense management for field operations. • Work closely with the VP of Finance, Corporate Controller to enhance working capital metrics including DSO, DIO, and DPO. Financial Systems & Process Optimization • Partner with the NetSuite Integration Team and Corporate Controller to roll out new financial systems and tools, driving user adoption and process improvement. • Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to increase accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve financial reporting. • Manage training programs and change management activities associated with system implementations and upgrades. Mergers & Acquisitions • Collaborate with Corporate Development and the CFO to support due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration efforts. • Lead financial system and process integration to ensure uniformity in reporting, controls, and operations. • Monitor synergy realization and benchmark acquired entities’ performance against targets. Compliance & Controls • Maintain adherence to internal controls, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements across field operations. • Liaise with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate audits and compliance filings. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA is highly desirable. • Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong background overseeing multi-site or field operations. • Proven track record partnering with operational teams within complex service-based or construction-related industries. • Hands-on expertise in ERP and business intelligence system implementations. • Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, including financial integration. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% across various divisions and operational locations. Preferred • Experience in construction, infrastructure services, or similar sectors. • Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and advanced analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.