Private Equity Finance Advisory | Backed by CPAs & CFOs
Starling Consulting is a specialized partner for private equity-backed companies, offering flexible, on-demand accounting and finance support designed to drive EBITDA improvement, deliver investor-grade reporting, and prepare businesses for a successful exit. By providing the insights, structure, and discipline typically associated with seasoned CFO leadership - without the long-term cost - Starling enables portfolio companies to scale efficiently, optimize financial operations, and meet the rigorous demands of private equity ownership throughout the investment lifecycle.
With a deep understanding of the private equity lifecycle, Starling embeds finance best practices early, reducing time to value post-close and increasing exit multiples.
Particularly well-suited for lower- and mid-market portfolio companies, Starling delivers institutional-grade finance capabilities without the overhead of building a full in-house team.
Rescuing Underperforming Portfolio Companies
Struggling with a portfolio company dragging down your fund returns? We deploy turnaround CFOs to diagnose financial leaks, rebuild controls, and restore profitability within 90-180 days.
Fixing Broken Financials Before Acquisition
Found a great target but their books are a mess? Our rapid financial cleanup service makes distressed or founder-led businesses acquisition-ready by rebuilding GAAP-compliant financials fast.
Reducing Complaints About Financial Reporting
Tired of LP questions about inconsistent portfolio reporting? We implement standardized KPIs across all your holdings - giving investors confidence and freeing your team to focus on value creation.
Our Approach to Acquisition Due Diligence
Private Equity Financial Advisory
End-to-End Private Equity
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Starling Consulting delivers comprehensive support throughout the investment lifecycle with specialized teams and cutting-edge tools.
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Founder – Principal Consultant
Meet Our Founder
Kashif has been a trusted advisor for over 25 years to clients across various industries and growth stage. Specializing in finance transformation, corporate finance, M&A, and process optimization – Kashif founded Starling Consulting to support organizations optimize their business performance.
Kashif has served as an Interim CFO for a private equity portfolio company, led corporate finance initiatives at Bloomberg, and managed client engagements at Deloitte and EY. With a track record of delivering hundreds of millions in cost savings and revenue growth – he excels at providing actionable financial insights, leading cross-functional teams, and driving impactful results.
Why Choose Us
The Starling Consulting Difference
What sets us apart is our exclusive focus on private equity and our operator’s mindset. Unlike traditional advisory firms, our team consists exclusively of former PE CFOs, operating partners, and transaction specialists who have sat in your chair. We don’t just analyze – we implement, bringing hands-on experience from 100+ successful portfolio transformations across multiple market cycles.
Our integrated approach combines financial expertise with operational execution. While others offer piecemeal solutions, we provide end-to-end support – from due diligence to exit – with the same team throughout your investment horizon. This continuity, paired with our proprietary financial optimization frameworks, delivers measurable value: our clients typically see 15-25% EBITDA improvement and 30% faster transaction readiness in portfolio companies.
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Starling Consulting offers financial solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. With over 25 years of experience, our team helps companies optimize cash flow, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth. From strategic financial planning to compliance and risk management, we partner with you to turn challenges into opportunities and achieve long-term success