Private Equity Consulting Services

Operational Finance Expertise for Private Equity

Our Private Equity Consultants help sponsors and portfolio companies scale smarter, move faster, and unlock value from diligence to exit, and every phase in between.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Catalyzing Growth Across Private Equity Portfolios  

From carve-outs and bolt-ons to recapitalizations and exits, we help portfolio companies execute on the investment thesis. Our team delivers hands-on support across finance, accounting, reporting, and systems, backed by proven methodologies and deep transactional experience.

20+Years
Avg. Operator Experience

100+
Full-Time Consultants

12+
Years in Business

1,600+
Projects Completed

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How Is 8020 Different How Do Our Private Equity Consulting Services Differ? 

We bring operational finance expertise—not just strategy. Our consultants embed directly with portfolio leadership to help drive EBITDA growth, improve controls, and execute transactions with speed and clarity.

Why Companies Trust 8020:

• Experience supporting mid-market and enterprise portfolio companies

•  Specializing in M&A execution, post-close integration, and financial transformation

• Proven success deploying interim leadership during key transition points

What Our PE-Focused Consultants Deliver:

• Transaction and systems support tailored to portfolio company needs

• Faster time-to-close and improved deal certainty

• Scalable, investor-grade financial operations and reporting


Private Equity Consulting Services Benefits 

Maximize Fund Returns with High-Impact Financial Execution

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Accelerate Transaction Readiness


Deploy pre-sale to clean up financials, streamline reporting, and mitigate diligence risks—improving valuation and buyer confidence.

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Support Portfolio Growth & Scalability

From ERP implementation to forecasting enhancements, we improve infrastructure and insights that support operational efficiency and revenue growth.

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Interim Leadership for Portfolio Companies


We place interim CFOs and finance leaders to stabilize operations, maintain reporting, and support PE-driven transitions.

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Exit & Integration Support for Private Equity

We manage financial integration and exit prep to maximize value and ensure smooth handoffs post-transaction.

Our Financial Management Solutions 

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We Operate Differently | We’re Built On Successful Outcomes, Not Just Theory

Our proven consulting model sets us apart from the market. Our core operating directives below make us different, better.

Proven Experts
Proven Experts
Our consultants are intelligent, engaged professionals with real-world technical and operational experience [ IQ + EQ ]
Accelerated Impact
Accelerated Impact
We always ensure that the right expert is placed to drive value and impact from day one, with guaranteed fast ramp-up time
Direct Execution
Direct Execution
The consultant working on you project is personally executing and driving all work, there are never any handoffs or downgrades

"8020 was crucial for RealD in developing a financial model for technology IP monetization and guiding our ERP selection process. Their work is thorough, executive-ready, and their team effectively implements recommendations."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Jeff Spain | CFO, ReaID

"8020 was key in overhauling our budgeting process at 72andSunny and provided crucial support for system implementations like Workday and Oracle."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Jordan Toplitsky | CFO, 72andSunny

"The team at 8020 have supported me across three companies, including managing our NetSuite implementation at Edgecast, integrating billing systems post-acquisition by Verizon, and overseeing our HQ relocation."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | John Powers | CFO, Tithe.ly

"8020's consultant brought a proactive approach to every challenge, consistently exceeding expectations while strengthening our team dynamic. I highly recommend 8020 for their skilled professionals who deliver immediate value and elevate any team."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lindsay Terifay | VP, Controller - Fandango & NBC Sports

Meet Some of Our Experts

All the right skills, real-world experience, & high EQ leadership to ensure your success.

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Our Promise

The 8020 Commitment

We’re committed to delivering meaningful impact, fast.

Our consultants bring the expertise and focus to create measurable value from day one. And if expectations aren’t met, we don’t stand still, we collaborate, adjust, and ensure we deliver on the value we promised.

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Private Equity Services FAQs

Answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Unlike traditional firms that rely on junior teams or contractors, we embed highly experienced operators directly onto your team.

Our consultants are chosen from the top 10% of the market and are our full-time employees who combine deep technical expertise with hands-on operational experience, averaging 20+ years in the field.

This means you get the perfectly chosen expert for your specific needs, who operates as an extension of your team, drives immediate results, and elevates your entire finance operation through their proven methodologies and industry knowledge.

We exclusively hire senior finance professionals who have both led and executed complex financial operations in many real-world scenarios.

Each consultant must demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of success across challenging business environments.

Our consultants have actually "sat in the seat" - meaning they've held senior finance positions and truly understand the day-to-day challenges of running finance operations. This combination of technical knowledge and practical experience matched to your specific challenges enables them to deliver superior results.

Our leadership & Client Services teams are made up of experienced finance and accounting consultants themselves, so they actually viscerally understand what your challenges are and who's best suited on our team to solve them.

We also use a precise diagnostic approach to match the right expert to your specific challenges by carefully evaluating project requirements, industry context, and technical needs to deploy consultants with directly relevant experience.

Our very selective hiring process maintains a diverse pool of specialists across many finance disciplines, ensuring we can address any financial challenge with the exact expertise needed. While out on a project, each of our consultants can leverage the collective knowledge & experience of all ~100 experts on the team whenever needed.

This strategic matching process, refined over years of successful engagements, maximizes project success and client satisfaction.

Private equity consulting supports value creation across the investment lifecycle, from pre-acquisition planning to post-merger integration.

Services include optimizing financial operations, executing transactions, improving scalability, and driving EBITDA growth for portfolio companies.

Organizations often benefit from PE consulting when preparing for or executing transactions, scaling operations, or seeking to optimize performance.

Common scenarios include pre-transaction preparation, post-merger integration, system implementations, or when looking to accelerate value creation. We can help evaluate your specific situation and opportunities.

To support success, a Private Equity Consultant typically needs access to key financial and operational data, clear business objectives, and alignment among stakeholders.

Early collaboration helps prioritize initiatives and accelerate outcomes.






Our focus is on delivering measurable improvements in company performance and value creation.

This might include EBITDA growth, operational efficiencies, enhanced reporting capabilities, or successful transaction execution. Specific outcomes are tailored to your organization's objectives and timeline requirements.

Contract lengths vary based on your specific needs and objectives. While some engagements focus on specific transactions or initiatives, others may involve longer-term value creation programs.

We structure our support flexibly to match your timeline while ensuring sustainable improvements.

Our consultants bring extensive experience across industries and investment strategies. We understand that each portfolio company faces unique challenges and opportunities, and we adapt our approach accordingly while leveraging proven best practices from our broad experience.

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