Interim CFO for Diligence, Integration at Commercial Kitchen Supplier

While finalizing its acquisition of a family‑run industrial IoT business serving restaurant chains, the company needed an interim CFO to guide finance through diligence, purchase accounting and integration. With the longtime controller departing and no financial leader in place, immediate expertise was essential to ensure continuity and confidence among investors and management.

The combined business manufactured IoT‑enabled kitchen equipment – such as fryer timers – and provided analytics software, yet had minimal finance infrastructure. The interim CFO had to be onsite three days a week, quickly align with the FP&A director, implement rigorous controls for inventory, revenue recognition and cost accounting and support lender reporting in preparation for a permanent hire.

BluWave rapidly introduced a candidate with deep experience in manufacturing finance, software revenue models and M&A integration. The interim CFO began onsite within days, closing out audits, delivering 13‑week cash flow forecasts and preparing board‑level reports. He also led the design of enhanced financial processes and systems to support long‑term scalability.

With the interim CFO in place, the company achieved clear financial visibility, met all reporting requirements and executed key post‑close integration tasks. His leadership ensured a smooth transition to permanent finance leadership and laid the foundation for sustained growth in the Food & Beverage sector.