In private equity, the CFO is no longer just the steward of capital — they are the architect of momentum. Today’s CFOs must scale through volatility, build infrastructure that keeps pace with ambition, and turn financial clarity into a competitive advantage. But the CFO who got the company here may not be the one who gets it to the next stage. Below are six imperatives that define high-impact CFOs in today’s investment landscape. 1. Adaptability & Scalability “The CFO you nee

#Remotework ,  #automation ,  #retirement  and  #AI  are conspiring in a way that will leave finance (and many other functions) with very green and shallow pipelines of talent.  Remote work has deprived many younger workers of the experiences they need, lower level task will be going away (more quickly in finance IMO because it's rules based) and much of the knowledge and experience will be traveling world or working on their approach shots.  The good news is that business al

PE CFOs Must Be Go-to-Market Champions The most effective PE CFOs are on the front lines of growth. They don’t simply monitor sales...

For CEOs and CFOs, the shift is clear. Value creation depends on internal velocity—accurate financials, consistent decision-making...

Scott Engler CEO & Co-founder, Sync Executive Partners | Fmr CEB/Gartner September 4, 2025 A massive reset is underway across private...

See our Linkedin Live Replay CFOs aren’t just stewards of capital — they’re performance architects. This session explores how leading...

Stepping into a PE-backed CFO role? You're not just signing up for financial reporting; you're stepping onto a burning platform. Scott...

“The Misfire” — A Cautionary Tale of Executive Search Gone Wrong in 3 Acts (A summary of my recent conversations ) 🚩Act I: Search Starts...

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8307146/CFO-Model-Diagnostic-Tool The Sync CFO Model Diagnostic is designed to evaluate your...

This consolidated framework brings together the most common reasons executives fail in private equity-backed companies, drawing from over...

The Driver Tool: https://www.syncexecutivepartners.com/driver-alignment-tool Step 1: Set up a 60–90 minute meeting with your team. Bring...

Run the Numbers Podcast Play In many companies, the CFO is more important than the CEO. And the majority of private equity-backed CFOs...

Scott Engler CEO & Co-founder, Sync Executive Partners | Fmr CEB/Gartner July 2, 2025 The exit reversal is underway.  In 2022, a collapse...

McKinsey’s Global Private Markets Review 2025  paints a clear picture of a maturing private equity landscape. As traditional levers lose edge, investors are shifting priorities—and GPs must adapt quickly. Below are five key takeaways that should be on every private equity leader’s radar. 1. Operational Improvements Now Drive Returns Gone are the days when financial engineering alone could generate outperformance. Today, value creation is rooted in real, measurable operational

Over 40 CFOs and finance leaders gathered in Baltimore last week for JMI’s annual CFO Roundtable. The two-day event focused on the key...