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Industries: Technology, Software Technology/Hardware Technology
Primary Services: Interim Management

The Situation

Our client is the parent company and recent acquirer of two operating subsidiaries:

  • Subsidiary #1 is a provider of corporate ethics and compliance e-learning solutions. The Company’s online courses are designed to address ethics and HR compliance training issues.
  • Subsidiary #2 is a provider of domestic and international 24-hour reporting hot lines and software case management solutions, enabling customers to review and manage anonymous employee reporting of unethical activity.

The parent company recently acquired both subsidiaries in simultaneous acquisitions and required an interim CFO until a permanent CFO could be identified and retained.

Our scope included, among other responsibilities, the management of the accounting/finance personnel, development of a weekly cash flow forecast, updating the current annual budget, evaluation of the portfolio companies’ existing financial systems and processes, and treasury management.

How We Advised

Our experts served in the interim CFO function for ~3 months, from the time of the portfolio company acquisitions until a permanent CFO was retained and onboarded.

During that time, we identified and tracked a comprehensive list of KPI operating metrics, managed the combined treasury functions, and updated the combined current year budgets. Additionally, our experts developed a detailed CFO onboarding package which included a review of critical, internal processes and recommendations for operational improvements going forward. Finally, we managed the annual renewals of the companies’ insurance policies.

Key Contact

Joe Nappi, CTP
Senior Managing Director
Strategic Advisory Practice
+1 617 600 3602
[email protected]

Related Practice Areas

> Executive Leadership and Interim Management Services
When portfolio companies face critical vacancies and skill gaps, our experts step into executive and management roles and serve as part of the organization’s leadership team. Whether an opening is a result of a recent officer resignation, the need for added support during busy periods, or to bridge an extended job search for the right individual, we provide experienced executives who ensure stability and immediately add value.

 

> Office of the CFO & Corporate Finance Support
The financial function is a critical partner in value creation in most businesses. We provide unparalleled support to the Office of the CFO to shape organizational strategy and enhance long-term business value. As CFOs and finance leadership across sectors face increasing demands, understaffing, and unprecedented challenges, we deliver guidance regarding financial planning and operations improvement, risk mitigation, and strategic business intelligence.

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