Preparing for Fall Growth: Why PE Firms Need Leadership Overhauls Now

As we move deeper into the second half of 2025, private equity firms are approaching a critical inflection point across their portfolios. Capital is tighter. Hold periods are stretching longer. Operational complexity is rising. In this environment, “good enough” leadership no longer delivers the returns firms are targeting.

If Q4 is when performance matters most, fall is when leadership decisions must be made.

Jim McAuliffe
Executive Vice President
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This month’s top talent!

Assistant Controller/Controller/Sr. Accounting Manager • Rochester, NY

This Candidate has been with a Big Four accounting firm for over nine years, where they have led audits, advisory projects, and consulting engagements for public and private companies across industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods. The Candidate has extensive experience in technical accounting, SEC and PCAOB compliance, managing large teams, and driving business development, including securing a $600K annual audit engagement.

C-Suite Marketing, Operations & Sales Executive • Western NY/Remote

This candidate is a dynamic C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth, brand transformation, and strategic innovation across Fortune 500, PE-backed, and not-for-profit organizations. With a proven track record in healthcare, retail, and CPG, they have consistently delivered measurable results in revenue growth, marketing impact, and organizational leadership. Recognized on the 2024 RBJ Health Care Power List, they bring visionary leadership and a strong ability to align boards and teams around ambitious growth strategies.

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Career Corner

This month’s hot jobs!

Tax Principal

This Rochester-based CPA firm is seeking a Tax Principal to serve as a technical expert, lead strategic initiatives, mentor accounting staff, and manage client engagements with the potential to advance into a Partner role. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong leadership, communication, and business development skills, along with proven experience managing complex tax projects and client relationships.
Location: Rochester, NY (Hybrid)

VP of Development and Communications

The organization has been helping animals and people since 1873. Together with the community, it betters the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. The VP of Advancement will engage in the research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all fundraising activities and marketing/communications activities necessary to build awareness of the vision, values, programs and services, and achievements of the organization.
Location: Rochester, NY

Chief Financial Officer

This CFO is a key executive leadership role at the heart of our company’s strategic, operational, and financial direction. As our business grows and evolves, we are seeking a CFO who can move beyond traditional finance responsibilities to act as a strategic partner, driving commercial growth, operational efficiency, and scalable infrastructure.
Location: Hogansburg, NY

VP Residential Treatment Services

This role will oversee over 220 beds across four residential treatment campuses in New York State, providing strategic, operational, and financial leadership to a large, dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact programs that support youth and families through trauma-informed residential care. The ideal candidate is an emotionally intelligent, value-driven leader with strong judgment, resilience, and a commitment to both staff development and long-term client success.
Location: Rochester, NY

Administrator Youth Development

This role will guide a dedicated team and oversee after-school programs, mentorship, and real-world readiness experiences all designed to help every senior graduate with a personalized plan for success. This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship college and career readiness program that supports 500 students from over 60 schools. The ideal candidate for this position is a mission-driven leader passionate about youth development, community collaboration, and making a measurable impact.
Location: Rochester, NY

Corporate Training Manager

This organization has over a century of experience delivering cutting-edge, custom packaging solutions across North America. The Corporate Training Manager will lead the development of a performance-driven culture aligned with the organization’s mission and goals. This role partners with leadership to assess training needs, design and deliver impactful programs, and support initiatives like technical training, mentoring, and succession planning.
Location: Rochester, NY

Contract TA Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will independently drive the full-cycle process of incoming production staff talent by partnering with key stakeholders to deliver top talent in a competitive marketplace and in alignment with the company’s core values. This will be accomplished through the development of strong internal partnerships, as well as continuous education and understanding of the external talent market and its constraints. This role’s focus will be on the full spectrum of production, production support, and professional roles.
Location: Ontario, NY

Collections Paralegal

The Collections Paralegal should have experience in creditor rights, debt collection litigation, and judgment enforcement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and have experience with document management software, NYCEF filing and related programs.
Location: Rochester, NY

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