We deploy interim CFOs, Controllers, FP&A leads, and audit readiness specialists—especially in post-close, carve-out, and exit environments.
FINANCIAL TRANSFORMATION PRACTICE
Finance That Performs at Private Equity Speed.
Interim CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders who stabilize, optimize, and execute across the deal lifecycle.
What We Do
ETONIEN’s Finance Group delivers interim and project-based leadership tailored to the unique needs of private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We provide immediate access to execution-ready interim CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A consultants who understand the pressures and priorities of private equity. We lead financial transformation across carve-outs, integrations, turnarounds, and exits – with a proven ability to stabilize leadership, install operational controls, and align reporting to value creation plans.
From pre-close diligence to exit readiness, we ensure finance functions are equipped to scale, support strategic goals, and deliver results.
Core Capabilities
Interim CFO, Controller, and FP&A Leadership
Transaction-tested leaders who integrate quickly and deliver stability under pressure.
Carve-Out & Standalone Finance Setup
Establishing financial infrastructure from the ground up – Day One and beyond.
Post-Acquisition Integration
Aligning acquired entities under unified financial systems, controls, and reporting.
Exit-Ready Financial Transformation
Building the audit-ready, investor-grade reporting needed for a clean exit.
ERP & Financial Systems Optimization
System selection, implementation, and finance-led digital transformation.
PRACTICE LEADER
Chadd Davis
As co-founder, Chadd works closely with each business on strategic alignment and synergistic opportunities that deliver value to clients. Having completed thousands of successful engagements, ETONIEN has established a strong reputation with private equity firms as trusted partners, capable of executing in complex situations within compressed timelines.
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Finance is where value creation becomes visible. Our job is to make that clarity happen, fast.
Who We Support
Client Coverage • Talent Alignment • Client Delivery
Private Equity Firms
We support sponsors across the deal lifecycle, providing rapid deployment of interim financial leadership and execution support.
Key Scenarios:
- Pre-close diligence & financial modeling
- Carve-out planning, TSA negotiation, Day One readiness
- Value creation playbooks and reporting frameworks
- Exit strategy, audit preparation, and financial optimization
Portfolio Companies
We embed with leadership to build and scale high-performing finance functions through change and rapid growth.
Representative Work:
- Margin improvement and vendor consolidation
- Distribution network redesign
- ERP/WMS implementation
- Multi-entity operational integration
When to Engage
We deliver interim and project-based finance and accounting operators at critical moments across the full M&A lifecycle.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Financial risk assessment
- Implementation planning
- Reporting structure reviews
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- "Day One" CFO/Controller placement
- 13 week cash flow analysis
- Cash and reporting stabilization
Growth
- Add-on Integration Support
- FP&A Buildouts
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Working Capital Optimization
Liquidity or Distress
- Turnaround CFO
- Cash flow controls
- Restructuring and lender support
Exit
- Value Enhancement
- Audit-ready close
- Sell-side reporting
- Diligence support
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Financial risk assessment
- Implementation planning
- Reporting structure reviews
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- "Day One" CFO/Controller placement
- 13 week cash flow analysis
- Cash and reporting stabilization
Growth
- Add-on Integration Support
- FP&A Buildouts
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Working Capital Optimization
Liquidity or Distress
- Turnaround CFO
- Cash flow controls
- Restructuring and lender support
Exit
- Value Enhancements
- Audit-ready close
- Sell-side reporting
- Diligence support
Pre-Acquisition Diligence
- Operational assessments and diligence
- Supply chain readiness
- Implementation planning
Post-Close Execution
- Interim placement
- Process mapping & streamlining
- Distribution, manufacturing and fulfillment stabilization
- Technology Roadmapping and Implementation
- Supplier contract renegotiation
Growth Phase
- Margin enhancement and throughput improvement
- Procurement savings
- Revenue acceleration & go to market strategizing
- Operational KPI and reporting development
Maturity or Distress
- Operational turnaround and cost resets
- Restructuring of distribution, manufacturing or supplier network
Exit Preparation
- Operational story packaging
- Systems maturity for diligence
- Cost structure validation
Finance & Accounting Q&A
Where financial clarity drives portfolio value.
From diligence through exit, private equity funds and portfolio company operating partners rely on ETONIEN’s finance leaders for precision, speed, and accountability. Here we answer the questions they ask most often when navigating carve-outs, turnarounds, and high-stakes financial transitions.
Can you support financial transformation during M&A?
Yes. We frequently support financial integrations, new system implementations, and board/investor reporting readiness after a transaction.
Leverage Our Cross-Functional Team
Finance, HR, and Operations intersect at every stage of the deal lifecycle, and our cross-functional platform ensures no execution gap goes unaddressed. Explore our other practice areas: