Private Equity-Backed CFO Strategies for Finance Transformation with Connor Augustyn, Director at West Monroe

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Connor Augustyn, Director at West Monroe, joins Megan Weis to lay out a comprehensive guide for private equity-backed CFOs to create and implement a finance transformation roadmap that will elevate company value through both data-driven strategies and effective financial management. Connor's role as Director at West Monroe is the result of his diverse experience at both West Monroe and Clerestory Consulting, as well as Conagra Brands. He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and brings a strong skill set in finance, financial reporting, accounting, sales, and cash flow management. In this episode, we discuss: Key strategies for successful financial transformation How PE-backed CFOs prioritize for success The importance of aligning long-term strategy with short-term PE goals Maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout the transformation process How stakeholder buy-in and smart tech choices drive success

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