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:
Strategic Planning & Business Leadership
- 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
Financial Operations & Controls
- 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
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- 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
Capital Structure & Treasury
- 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
Risk Management & Compliance
- 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
M&A & Strategic Partnerships
- 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; MBA and/or CPA 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 $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
