COO
Reports To: CEO
We’re seeking a COO to run the day-to-day and drive execution. You’ll partner closely with the CEO to turn strategy into action, oversee key departments, and ensure we scale with excellence.
Duties
Lead operations across key business units
Align the team with company goals and metrics
Develop systems for accountability, reporting, and process improvement
Coach department heads and build leadership capacity
Manage budgets and support financial planning
Ensure smooth execution across internal and customer-facing functions
Requirements
8–15+ years in operational leadership roles
Track record of scaling teams, systems, and processes
Financial acumen and business judgment
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment
Prior COO or GM experience in a similar business model is a plus
CFO
Reports To: CEO
We’re looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to help steward the growth and financial health of our business. As CFO, you will lead financial operations and strategy, ensuring sound financial decisions, efficient capital allocation, and clear reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
Duties:
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Advise the CEO and leadership team on strategic financial decisions
Monitor KPIs, margins, cash flow, and capital efficiency
Partner with operations and sales to ensure healthy working capital and inventory management
Manage banking relationships, funding strategies, and investor reporting
Ensure tax compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence
Lead and grow the finance, accounting, and admin teams
Requirements:
8–15+ years in progressively senior finance roles
Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or distribution businesses
Proven leadership in financial strategy, modeling, and team building
Strong communication skills for executive and board-level reporting
CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not always required
Marketing Manager
Reports To: CEO, Head of Growth, or Revenue Leader
We’re looking for a scrappy, creative, and results-driven Marketing Manager to take our brand and campaigns to the next level. You’ll lead strategy, create content, run campaigns, and make sure the right people find and trust us.
Duties
Build and manage marketing calendar
Create and launch campaigns across digital channels
Own website and content updates
Track and report performance of marketing efforts
Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors
Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints
Requirements
3–7 years in a marketing role
Strong grasp of inbound and outbound tactics
Experience with marketing analytics and A/B testing
Comfortable writing copy and briefing designers
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving environment
Project Manager
Reports To: Department Lead, COO, or Founder
We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to keep our work organized, on track, and on time. You'll be the central point of coordination across teams, helping us hit deadlines and exceed expectations.
Duties
Manage the full lifecycle of client or internal projects
Coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources
Track milestones and flag risks early
Run status meetings and maintain project documentation
Ensure smooth handoffs between departments
Communicate with clients or leadership on progress and blockers
Requirements
3–5 years in a project coordination or management role
Experience leading cross-functional work
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable with PM software and digital workflows
Industry-specific knowledge a plus (e.g., construction, SaaS, creative)
Project Manager
Join the team at Chance Rides, and become part of the magic behind creating world-class amusement rides enjoyed by millions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a custom-engineered manufacturing environment where your expertise will drive innovation and success.
About the Role
As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-value projects from concept to installation. You’ll serve as the critical link between customers and internal teams, ensuring project specs are met with precision while fostering exceptional client relationships.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with clients to define project specifications and expectations.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate production.
Manage budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to deliver projects seamlessly.
Visit customer sites to oversee installation and ensure successful project completion.
Your Qualifications
Chance Rides seeks a technical and customer-focused professional with:
4-6 years of project management experience in manufacturing or related industries.
A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines (MBA or PMP certification is a plus).
Proven success managing high-value or complex projects, ideally in manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, or similar sectors.
Strong financial acumen and skills in cost analysis and risk mitigation.
Exceptional communication, accountability, and teamwork abilities.
Why Join Chance Rides?
With over 60 years of history and more than 3,000 rides delivered, Chance Rides is a leader in the amusement industry. Here’s what we offer:
Competitive salary: $70K–$100K, with flexibility for candidates with advanced certifications or experience.
Growth-oriented environment with mentorship and development opportunities.
A collaborative team culture dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Work-life balance in Wichita, KS — a city known for its low cost of living, strong manufacturing base, and welcoming community.
Head of Marketing
Reports To: CEO, CRO, or COO
We’re seeking a Head of Marketing to lead our growth efforts, build our brand, and generate meaningful demand. You’ll take full command of strategy and execution—from high-level planning to hands-on optimization.
Duties
Own and evolve our marketing strategy
Manage campaigns across web, content, email, and paid media
Build and lead a small but mighty marketing team
Work closely with sales and product on messaging and positioning
Report on performance and drive ongoing experimentation
Oversee marketing budget and vendor relationships
Requirements
7–10+ years in marketing, with leadership experience
Proven ability to scale marketing systems and teams
Strong mix of analytical and creative skills
Comfortable operating in both strategic and tactical modes
Prior experience in [industry] or high-growth businesses is a plus
Head of Marketing
Scratchmade builds experiences that spark opportunities and compound relationships for investors and business owners. They create excellent, unusual, and high-value events and goods that extend brands and influence. At Scratchmade, they create immersive and unique event experiences that are far from standard corporate gatherings—they're high-value interactions designed to cultivate meaningful connections that unlock opportunities.
About the Role:
The Head of Marketing role will be a key driver of revenue growth through engaging event attendees, increasing participation, and expanding new product offerings by cultivating a community of brand loyalists. Success in this role looks like someone who can seamlessly move back and forth between high-level marketing strategies and execution of tactics across platforms varying in both short and long-form content.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for entrepreneurship with experience growing a business through a small marketing team (or team of one) within a startup or start-up like environment. This person needs to be innovative and enjoy pushing creative boundaries while delicately balancing brand identity. Strong copywriting and content creation skills are a must.
The Goal:Contribute to the strategic growth of Scratchmade by amplifying their current events (Main Street Summit and Capital Camp) and cultivating new opportunities for expansion, resulting in doubled revenue in 2 years.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
Crafting and implementing marketing strategies that drive revenue
Owning brand positioning that resonates with their specific audience
Launching new initiatives with strategic go-to-market plans
Creating content that cuts through the noise, particularly strong written communication skills
Managing digital presence across platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X
Building and executing email campaigns that readers engage with
Making data-backed decisions to prioritize marketing efforts
Overseeing contractors for outsourced projects
Managing vendor relationships and communications externally
Skills Needed to Apply:
Hard Skills:
Marketing Strategy & Brand Management: Not just theory - you've actually built and implemented strategies that moved the needle
Expert Copywriting & Content Creation: You can write copy that people want to read and that drives action across multiple channels
Social Media & Email Marketing Proficiency: You know how to build campaigns that actually convert on LinkedIn, X, and email
Website & Graphic Design Project Management: You can effectively manage creative teams and projects with contractors
Data Analysis: You're comfortable making sense of Google Analytics and turning those insights into action
CRM Experience: Preferably experience with HubSpot or platform beyond just basic contact management
Brand Identity Implementation: You understand how to translate brand values into compelling storytelling that resonates
Customer-Facing Outreach: Real experience connecting with customers through social media, emails, and in-person events
Project Management: You've managed complex projects at a small agency, startup, or as a freelancer when resources were tight
Visual Content & Storytelling: You know how to communicate complex ideas through visual mediums
Community Engagement: You've built or nurtured communities around brands or initiatives
Soft Skills:
Ability to generate fresh ideas and have a strong opinion about content strategy while remaining open to new ideas and quick pivots
Self-starter mentality with ability to work in ambiguous situations without extensive oversight
Ability to identify challenges and implement practical solutions
Effectively work with teammates, contractors, and event attendees
Capability to stay focused and productive during high-stress moments or tight deadlines
Senior Financial Analyst
Reports To: CFO or Director of Finance
We’re looking for a sharp, curious Senior Financial Analyst to help us understand what’s really happening in the business—and what to do about it. You’ll provide insights, tools, and models that drive better decisions every day.
Duties
Own budgeting and forecasting models
Analyze monthly results and business trends
Support pricing, investment, and operational decisions
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting packages
Lead special projects for finance and executive teams
Requirements
4–7 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or accounting
Deep Excel and financial modeling experience
Strong analytical and storytelling ability
Familiarity with financial software and BI tools
Experience in [industry] or with PE-backed companies a plus
Senior Financial Analyst
Permanent Equity is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their unique, passionate, and small business focused team. This individual will report directly to the CFO and will work closely with the finance and operations teams at our portfolio companies, as well as internally with the finance team at Permanent Equity. The ideal candidate will be as good at building relationships and communicating as they are at analyzing numbers.
Team Attributes:
PE invests in companies that care what happens next, because they care what happens next. They care about people – employees, customers, suppliers, and communities – and we want to promote personal and professional flourishing. They're a team of operators that values curiosity and grit. A great fit for the team is someone who loves small and medium businesses, enjoys helping establish processes and systems, understands the importance of reporting deadlines and can juggle multiple priorities at once.
Responsibilities:
Work with portfolio companies to prepare budgets, including cashflow forecasts
Monitor performance and review regular financials from portfolio companies
Prepare valuations of portfolio companies using discounted cash flow and market comparison models
Light bookkeeping/journal entries
Work with fund auditors, portfolio company accountants and tax preparers
Generate reports for operating partners, portfolio management and other stakeholders
Perform analytics on financial and operational data, including variance analysis
Communicate financial performance/expectations with key stakeholders
Identify areas of improvement for portfolio companies by evaluating past and expected performance
Assist with evaluating the financial durability of incoming acquisition opportunities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field
3-5+ years relevant finance or accounting experience
Foundational knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, etc.)
Keen attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to data accuracy
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Relationship-focused finance professional
Customer Success Rep
Reports To: Head of Customer Experience or COO
We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Customer Success Rep to ensure our customers get the most value out of what we offer. You’ll build relationships, solve problems, and make sure no customer drifts off course.
Duties
Welcome and onboard new clients
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned customers
Respond to questions, concerns, and requests
Monitor satisfaction and usage trends
Help reduce churn and support retention goals
Collaborate with sales, product, and support teams
Requirements
1–3 years in customer-facing roles
Excellent written and verbal communication
Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools
Calm under pressure with a service-oriented mindset
Experience with [industry or product] a plus
Financial Controller
It all begins with an idea.
Dallas, TX, United States
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing investment group focused on acquiring and optimizing industrial businesses. The firm operates multiple portfolio companies across asset-heavy industries, with a hands-on approach to financial leadership and operational improvement.
The Controller will play a key role at the holding company level, overseeing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries while driving long-term strategy and professionalizing financial processes. This role is positioned as a stepping stone to the CFO position, offering the right candidate direct exposure to M&A transactions, financial restructuring, and strategic initiatives across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing hands-on financial management with high-level strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Accounting Operations: Oversee full-cycle accounting operations across the portfolio including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, treasury management, capital project accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and coordination with external auditors and tax compliance.
Financial Leadership: Lead, and develop a team of 4-5 accounting and finance professionals to support financial operations across multiple portfolio companies.
ERP Optimization: Enhance and optimize Microsoft Dynamics reporting capabilities, developing value-added reports to improve financial insights and decision-making.
M&A and Strategic Growth: Partner with senior leadership to conduct due diligence, integrate acquisitions, and optimize financial structures.
Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement best practices to enhance financial controls, reduce inefficiencies, and improve reporting.
Portfolio Oversight: Provide financial visibility across all business units, ensuring consistency in reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.
Profitability Analysis: Develop data-driven insights to improve margins and drive sustainable financial performance.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical proficiency and leadership qualities, excelling in the following areas:
Hard Skills:
7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in multi-entity investment groups, holding companies, or asset-heavy industries.
Full-Cycle accounting expertise; ability to execute a financial closing process.
Deep expertise in financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and financial controls across multiple business units.
Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
Experience with M&A processes, including due diligence, financial modeling, and post-acquisition integration.
Advanced financial analysis capabilities, with a track record of identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements.
Advanced education and certifications such as CFA or CMA (preferred)
Soft Skills:
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive approach to solving complex financial challenges.
Leadership experience, with a focus on developing and mentoring high-performing finance teams.
Strategic vision, with the ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day operational execution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling collaboration across portfolio companies, investors, and executive leadership.
High adaptability, excelling in fast-paced environments where priorities shift dynamically.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is ideal for a financial leader who wants to move beyond traditional accounting – we're not looking for a bean counter. The right candidate will not only master the numbers but will thrive on explaining the "why" behind them and driving strategic improvements. You should be energized by:
Taking a proactive role in business strategy, looking beyond historical data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential roadblocks
Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and priorities can shift rapidly
Collaborating closely with leadership across multiple business units to solve complex operational and financial challenges
Rolling up your sleeves to implement solutions, not just identify problems
Building and optimizing financial processes that can scale with rapid growth
The ideal candidate will view this role as an opportunity to develop into a strategic business partner while gaining exposure to M&A, operational optimization, and executive leadership – ultimately preparing them for a CFO position.
Additional Details
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates..
Travel: Minimal travel required (primarily within Texas with 2-3 overnight trips annually).
Culture: The organization values transparency, relational excellence, and entrepreneurial leadership. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles and make a tangible impact.
Financial Controller
It all begins with an idea.
Reports To: CEO
We're looking for a hands-on Controller to guide our financial systems and reporting. You'll ensure smooth day-to-day operations while helping leadership make sound, data-informed decisions.
Duties
Close books monthly and annually
Build budgets and forecasts
Maintain accounting processes and controls
Manage cash flow and vendor payments
Lead accounting staff or firm
Support executive team with strategic finance insights
Requirements
5+ years in accounting/finance roles
Strong GAAP knowledge
CPA/CMA preferred
Proficient in Excel and accounting platforms
Great with numbers and people
Business Development Associate
It all begins with an idea.
Reports To: Head of Sales, Growth Lead, or Founder
We're looking for a driven, self-starting Business Development Associate to help us grow our customer base. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospects—sparking conversations, identifying fits, and helping us open new doors.
Duties
Source and qualify leads
Reach out via email, phone, or social media
Book intro calls for senior sales staff
Track activity in CRM and report on progress
Learn and adapt messaging based on market response
Requirements
1–3 years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles
Strong communication and listening skills
Able to manage multiple conversations and follow-ups
Comfortable working with goals and KPIs
Coachable and eager to grow into senior sales roles
Operations Manager
It all begins with an idea.
Reports To: CEO or GM
We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Operations Manager to ensure our team and systems run smoothly every day. You'll own our processes, improve performance, and keep everyone aligned toward mission-critical goals.
Duties
Manage production schedules, staffing, and workflow
Improve operational systems and create documentation
Track and report key performance metrics
Coordinate with sales, customer service, and leadership
Resolve daily operational issues and roadblocks
Requirements
3–7 years in operations or management roles
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions
Proficiency with project management and ops tools
Experience in [industry] preferred but not required