The CFO Show

What Makes a Top-Tier Private Equity CFO?


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


Scott Engler, CEO & Co-founder of Sync Executive Partners, sits down to discuss what separates “A-player” CFOs from the rest in the high-stakes world of private equity. 


Scott shares the mindset shifts, leadership capabilities, and stakeholder dynamics CFOs must master to drive transformation, align their teams, and quickly build investor confidence. 


Whether you're already in a PE-backed seat or looking to make this career shift or leading finance elsewhere, this episode provides a framework to lead with confidence and clarity. 


Discussed in This Episode: 

  • What makes a PE-backed CFO different from a public or VC-backed one 
  • The #1 mindset shift you need: ownership of all outcomes 
  • Why transformation, not just reporting, is now a CFO's responsibility 
  • How top CFOs drive performance, alignment and strategic clarity 
  • How to build credibility with stakeholders


For CFO insights, episode show notes and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.   

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