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Jim Etling
Senior Vice President Private Equity Portfolio and Financial Practices at Charles Aris Inc.
Jim Etling is a Senior Vice President at Charles Aris Inc., focusing on Private Equity Portfolio and Finance & Accounting Practices.3 He joined Charles Aris in November 2007 and has since held various leadership positions within the company.3
Prior to his career at Charles Aris, Etling spent 12 years as the chief financial officer of a global textile machinery manufacturer, where he played a key role in directing the company through two management-led buyouts with private equity partners.14 This experience has given him valuable insights into the private equity world from a portfolio company perspective.
At Charles Aris, Etling specializes in recruiting chief financial officers for private equity portfolio companies.2 His blend of financial expertise in manufacturing and deep knowledge of private equity enables him to understand the needs of his clients and add significant value to their search processes.1
Etling earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Indiana University Bloomington.13 Outside of work, he is involved in animal rescue efforts with his wife Karen, providing care for senior dogs from local shelters.4