Vardis Accelerator is a selective network for high-potential controllers and FP&A leaders who want to build their careers in private equity.
Join Vardis AcceleratorVardis is a boutique executive search firm focused exclusively on PE- and VC-backed companies. Across 20+ years and 400+ searches, we've helped sponsors like Bain Capital, KKR, Blackstone, Summit Partners and Platinum Equity hire CFOs and other senior leaders for their portfolio companies.
Our PE clients keep asking us for the same thing: high-potential controllers and FP&A leaders who'll become tomorrow's CFOs. Accelerator is how we get to know that talent early, before there's a specific search to discuss.
of PE-backed CFO appointments in our 2025 research were first-time CFOs, up from 15% the year before. Most came up through Controller and VP Finance roles.
Early access to Controller, FP&A, VP Finance and Head of Finance roles across our PE network. Many of these roles are never posted.
What PE investors expect from their finance leaders, and which experiences position you for the CFO seat.
Our research on PE CFO compensation, equity and career progression, based on responses from 1,200+ PE portco executives.
We stay in touch as your career progresses, not just when we have a role to fill.
Finance and accounting leaders, typically with 5-15 years of experience, who've already distinguished themselves and want to build their careers in PE-backed companies. We're particularly interested in people with backgrounds in:
Accelerator is intentionally selective. The people we're looking for have already outperformed in their current seats and are ready for a bigger one, whether or not they've held the title before.
Complete a short profile (a few minutes).
We add you to our confidential database and keep you in mind for the right roles.
A member of our team will reach out to schedule a call.
There's no fee to participate and no obligation to pursue any opportunity. Your information is kept confidential.
It takes a few minutes. Your information is kept confidential.