CFO-in-Residence

Role Overview

Flying Horse Capital acquires lower‑middle‑market family‑and founder‑owned businesses and holds them permanently. Its CFO‑in‑Residence program places experienced operators as CEO, CFO, or both into acquired businesses, giving them real ownership and authority — building the long‑term finance function of a business the firm intends to hold for decades rather than exit.

Key Responsibilities

• Owner transitioning out : the firm acquires the business, the founder/family exits, and a CEO and CFO are placed together to build the leadership team and establish credibility with employees and customers from day one
• Owner staying : the firm acquires the business and the founder/family CEO remains, but the finance function needs to be built out; the CFO becomes the first real finance leader and the CEO's right hand, bringing visibility, discipline, and decision‑quality information

Qualifications

• Deep operational finance experience with a proven track record as an operator, not a deal‑team analyst
• Personal investment in long‑term outcomes; comfort with meaningful ownership and real operating authority
• Willingness to relocate to the acquired business's location

Compensation & Location

Meaningful ownership stake in the portfolio company. Relocation required to the acquired business (location determined per placement).