Interim Director of FP&A – Office of the CFO Practice

Interim Director of FP&A – Office of the CFO Practice

Location: Austin Metro Area
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience

About East 57th Street Partners – Office of the CFO Practice

At East 57th Street Partners, we understand the evolving demands CFOs face, particularly in fast-paced, private equity-backed environments. Our Office of the CFO Practice takes an execution-oriented approach, working alongside PE-backed finance functions at all stages of the investment lifecycle. Our seasoned practitioners serve as trusted partners to private equity sponsors and management teams, providing high-impact financial leadership that drives measurable results.

As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in stabilizing and scaling PE-backed businesses, helping them optimize financial planning, improve forecasting, and drive operational efficiency.

About the Role

We are seeking an Interim Director of FP&A to support our Office of the CFO Practice for clients in the Austin metro area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions, providing critical insights to CFOs, private equity sponsors, and executive teams. You will drive data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and strategic planning to enhance business performance and maximize value creation.

This interim role provides the opportunity to make an immediate impact, helping businesses navigate financial transformations, transaction readiness, and M&A integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support business growth and profitability.
• Develop and refine financial models to assess business performance, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership and private equity sponsors to provide actionable financial insights.
• Optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational reporting to drive business efficiency.
• Support M&A due diligence and post-transaction financial integration as needed.
• Streamline financial processes and systems to enhance reporting accuracy and decision-making.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and cost optimization strategies.
• Mentor and develop FP&A teams to build high-performing finance functions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A and finance leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a Director of FP&A in a private equity-backed environment preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, financial integrations, and transaction execution.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Ability to partner with executive teams, investors, and operational leaders to drive business performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred but not required.

Why Join East 57th Street Partners?

• Impactful Work – Work directly with PE-backed CFOs and management teams to drive real business value.
• Lean, High-Performing Teams – Work alongside experienced finance leaders in an execution-focused environment.
• Competitive Compensation – We offer a strong hourly rate based on experience.
• Varied Engagements – Work across different industries and business models, gaining valuable exposure.