Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Strategic Financial Leadership - Manufacturing & Distribution - Executive Team

Company Overview

Nystrom and Babcock-Davis are leading brands in commercial construction, offering hassle-free building products and expertise. We believe in being closer to the customer with people, products and information. We are a closely held manufacturer that provides specialty building products - access panels, roof hatches, smoke vents, floor doors, and expansion joints that create safer, more accessible buildings.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the financial strategy, operations, and risk management of a manufacturing and distribution business. The CFO partners closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to drive profitable growth, ensure financial discipline, and support strategic decision-making. The CFO provides leadership across all finance functions, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, treasury, tax, audit, pricing, and capital strategy. The CFO ensures the company maintains a strong balance sheet, robust internal controls, and scalable financial systems to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in shaping and executing the company's long-term growth strategy.
• Lead financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives, including M&A, capital investments, and market expansion.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of pricing decisions and execution.
• Provide timely, data-driven insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Participate in annual strategic planning retreats and quarterly business reviews.
• Lead enterprise-wide financial goal setting and performance tracking aligned with company objectives.

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team, including the Controller, FP&A, and Treasury functions.
• Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and tax planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead annual audit and tax compliance processes, ensuring clean audit opinions and timely filings.
• Implement scalable financial systems and processes to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Serve as executive sponsor for ERP and financial systems optimization.

• Drive the FP&A function to deliver actionable insights and forward-looking analysis.
• Develop and maintain forecasts, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor business performance.
• Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate pricing, margin, and cost structure opportunities.
• Lead capital planning, investment analysis, and ROI modeling for strategic initiatives.

• Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, and capital allocation strategy.
• Optimize working capital, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Lead capital raising efforts as needed to support growth and investment.
• Evaluate and execute financing strategies, including refinancing, term debt, and credit lines.

• Oversee enterprise risk management, including insurance, legal, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and negotiate key customer, vendor, and partnership contracts.
• Lead product liability and claims management in collaboration with legal and operations.
• Chair or participate in 401(k) governance and benefits committees.

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning for acquisitions.
• Support strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures.
• Develop post-acquisition integration plans and financial synergies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with CPA; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5+ years as CFO or VP Finance in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Proven experience in a $100-$150M+ revenue company with 250+ employees.
• Demonstrated success in leading FP&A, accounting, treasury, and capital strategy.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong track record of improving financial performance, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Well-rounded background in business and individual income tax.
• Experience with M&A, capital raising, and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Operationally minded with a bias for action and results.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical leadership.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build consensus.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Committed to developing talent and building a high-performance culture.