Chief Investment OfficerBlack Kanyon
This is not a traditional CFO role. This is a capital-driven, decision-making, execution-focused leadership position that sits at the intersection of capital raising, deal structuring, financial performance, and portfolio strategy. You will own how capital flows into and through Black Kanyon — and you will ensure every deal gets across the finish line.
If you think like an owner and investor — not just an analyst — and you operate with urgency, confidence, and a bias toward action, this role was built for you.
Capital Raising and Investor Relations
Raise equity capital from investors and partners — build trust, alignment, and excitement with capital partners
Be comfortable directly asking for capital and driving commitments
Build and maintain long-term investor relationships through clear, simple, and confident communication
Lender and Banking Relationships
Own all relationships with banks, lenders, and credit partners
Source and negotiate debt for acquisitions — continuously improve access to capital, speed, and financing terms
Maintain proactive, consistent communication and build long-term trust with capital providers
Capital Stack Strategy and Allocation
Structure debt and equity for each deal — balance risk, flexibility, and return
Think creatively about financing structures, not just traditional options
Own and track Return on Equity (ROE) across the portfolio and guide where capital should be deployed
Evaluate trade-offs between competing opportunities and ensure capital is being used in the highest and best way
Financial Leadership and Portfolio Performance
Maintain a strong understanding of financial performance across all portfolio companies
Monitor and improve key financial metrics including Global DSCR, cash flow, liquidity, profitability, and margins
Identify financial risks early and provide clear recommendations to leadership
Translate complex financial information into plain English — focus on decisions, not spreadsheets
Deal Execution
Own every deal from signed purchase agreement through closing
Drive urgency, accountability, and timelines across all parties — legal, finance, lenders, sellers, brokers, and third parties
Ensure deals close on time and without unnecessary delays — take full ownership of getting deals across the finish line
Acquisition Analysis and Team Leadership
Work alongside leadership during deal sourcing and evaluation — provide clear go/no-go recommendations
Pressure test assumptions and underwriting
Lead and manage the internal finance and legal coordination team with strong execution and accountability
Must-Haves
Proven experience in capital raising (debt and equity) and closing complex financial transactions
Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with investors, lenders, and banking partners
Experience structuring deals and managing capital allocation across multiple businesses or a portfolio
Deep financial acumen — you understand DSCR, cash flow, ROE, and profitability metrics without drowning in spreadsheets
Ability to drive deals from contract to close without leadership stepping in
Experience managing and leading a small finance/coordination team
Nice-to-Haves
Background in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development
Experience scaling a business or portfolio toward a major AUM milestone
Familiarity with acquisition due diligence and deal structuring in the lower-middle market
You’ll Thrive Here If You
Run toward the hard stuff instead of away from it — you’ve got grit and you don’t quit when things get uncomfortable
Operate with humble confidence — you know your strengths, own your gaps, and don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to make an impact
Bring energy and a positive mindset — you focus on solutions, not excuses, and you make the people around you better
Black Kanyon is a Midwest-based private equity company that acquires real estate and founder-led businesses for the long haul. We focus on long-term value, big goals, and building teams that handle hard things with resilience, ownership, and character under pressure. We are scaling toward $1B in assets under management — and the people we bring in now will shape how we get there.
You will directly shape the trajectory of a growing private equity platform with a clear path to $1B in AUM
You will work alongside a founder-CEO who values clarity, speed, and ownership — no bureaucracy, no politics
Culture is not a slogan here — we hire, evaluate, and develop people based on Grit, Humble Confidence, Positivity, and Hunger
This is a seat at the leadership table with real decision-making authority and impact
Grit — You find a way when others see a dead end. You embrace hard things and don’t give up.
Humbly Confident — You give honest feedback, operate without ego, and know your stuff.
Positive — You bring energy, stay solution-oriented, and make the best of everything.
Hungry — You pursue exceptionalism, walk with purpose, and choose discipline over comfort.
