New Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Superior Duct Fabrication is a market-leading fabricator of highly technical commercial ducting and specialty HVAC products, serving mission-critical end markets such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and industrial facilities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pomona, CA, Superior operates out of five strategic manufacturing sites across the Western U.S. and Ohio, with a deeply experienced union workforce, vertically integrated operations, and a reputation for quality, speed, and reliability.
In 2025, Seattle-based private equity firm Pike Street Capital made a platform investment in Superior to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product innovation, and targeted acquisitions. With a strong leadership team, trusted customer relationships, and increasing demand for sophisticated air handling solutions, Superior is positioned for rapid, scalable growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
Superior Duct Fabrication is seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and execution of their private equity-backed, high-growth business. The CFO will play a critical role in enabling both organic and acquisitive growth, optimizing operations, and driving value creation in partnership with the CEO, President and private equity sponsor.
This is a hands-on executive leadership role ideal for a proven financial leader with deep manufacturing expertise and a track record of operating in dynamic, performance-driven environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, actively contributing to policy, direction, and long-term planning.
- Help define and execute the company’s growth strategy in alignment with operational, financial, and market objectives.
- Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
- Lead by example, setting the tone and culture across the organization.
- Operate as a player/coach—comfortable building models, developing presentations, and engaging directly in critical business issues.
- Attract, develop, and retain top-tier financial and operational talent.
- Lead major business initiatives and projects (e.g., productivity improvement, pricing strategies) with measurable results.
- Shoulder broad business leadership responsibility, beyond traditional finance functions.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Own the development and ongoing refinement of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
- Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance against strategic goals.
- Conduct hands-on analysis of financial performance, with actionable insights to achieve growth and EBITDA targets.
- Lead investment analysis and decision support—including customer pricing models and full business case development.
- Demonstrated expertise in labor cost management and margin improvement strategies.
- Bring experience across multiple ERP platforms; ERP selection and implementation experience is highly preferred.
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Oversee all accounting and finance functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages including monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and covenant compliance.
- Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.
- Lead all month-end close activities including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and overhead allocation.
- Enhance and scale accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to support company growth.
- Coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring unqualified audit results.
- Lead the preparation and management of company-wide budgets, including revenue and capital expenditure planning.
Treasury & Working Capital Management
- Lead cash flow forecasting, management, and decision-making around weekly cash disbursements.
- Improve the full cash cycle—credit policy, collections, inventory, and payables management.
- Manage lender relationships and covenant compliance.
- Use forward-looking cash flow analysis to guide capital structure decisions and working capital strategy.
M&A & Private Equity Engagement
- Collaborate with the leadership team, private equity sponsors on M&A add-on strategies and roll-up execution.
- Experience or understanding of value creation planning, reporting, and board-level communication.
QUALIFCATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; CPA and MBA strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally within a private equity-backed or high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Deep understanding of financial and operational disciplines, including P&L ownership, balance sheet management, cash flow optimization, and capital allocation.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead complex negotiations related to financing, vendor agreements, M&A, and commercial terms.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and working capital management; prior public accounting experience is a plus.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly assess new challenges and make sound, data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Natural leadership presence with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
- Resilient under pressure with a disciplined approach to prioritization, execution, and delegation.
- Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Committed to service excellence, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- High attention to detail and precision, balanced with the ability to think strategically and see the broader business context.
Interested in Learning More?
180one has been engaged by Superior Duct Fabrication to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley /503.334.1350/
tom@180one.com.
Vice President Operations & Purchasing About the Company Wilmar is a leading supplier of hand tools and equipment to major retailers across North America. With a focus on quality, value, and service, Wilmar delivers a wide assortment of automotive, industrial, and home repair tools to customers ranging from big-box retailers to specialty distributors. The company has a strong global sourcing operation and a warehouse network supporting a diverse and fast-moving product catalog. Wilmar is backed by Rainier Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm committed to building operational capabilities, improving margins, and supporting long-term value creation. Rainier’s investment is helping accelerate Wilmar’s growth in additional product categories, end markets, and geographies, while preserving the Company’s unique culture and customer focus. About the Role The Vice President of Operations and Purchasing is responsible for driving operational performance across Wilmar’s warehouse, purchasing, and facilities functions. This leader will ensure the company’s distribution operations are efficient, accountable, and aligned with broader business goals. The ideal candidate brings a deep background in global sourcing, warehouse operations, and lean methodologies, combined with the leadership skills to build a high-performing team. The VP of Operations will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the executive team. They will oversee key areas including warehouse management, purchasing strategy, supplier performance, inventory control, safety, and facilities management. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic insight and executional follow-through. Principal Accountabilities Are: Operational Execution Lead all aspects of warehouse and distribution operations across multiple shifts, with clear accountability for productivity, accuracy, on-time delivery, and safety metrics. Ensure WMS and forecasting tools are fully leveraged to improve planning, execution, and visibility. Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, root cause problem-solving, and frontline engagement. Strengthen shift handoffs, floor discipline, and daily performance management. Purchasing & Sourcing Leadership Direct the Purchasing function through a Director of Purchasing and team, ensuring accurate forecasting, supplier performance, and cost optimization. Oversee global sourcing decisions, balancing quality, cost, lead time, and working capital implications. Serve as a strategic negotiator for key supplier relationships and escalation points. Develop sourcing strategies that improve inventory turns and reduce excess and obsolete stock. People Leadership & Culture Build a strong leadership bench across operations and purchasing; provide clarity, accountability, and coaching to direct reports. Evaluate and evolve the existing leadership team to meet current and future needs. Lead culture change with a focus on urgency, ownership, accountability, and safety. Set a high bar for behavior and performance and follow through on underperformance with clarity and professionalism. Data-Driven Management Use systems (WMS, HRIS, Excel) and visual management tools to drive accountability and improve execution. Develop and report on key performance indicators across operations and purchasing. Establish practical, actionable KPIs that align with business priorities and PE partner expectations. Cross-Functional & Financial Acumen Work in partnership with Sales, Finance, ECommerce, and HR to ensure operational decisions support broader business objectives. Translate business strategy into operational execution plans that impact the P&L. Balance tradeoffs between cost, service, and operational risk with clarity and foresight. Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume distribution or logistics environment, ideally within a global sourcing and retail supply chain context. Proven success implementing lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead culture change and build strong leadership teams. High comfort level with data and operational systems; able to translate insight into action. Strong cross-functional collaborator who understands how operational decisions impact financial results. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been retained by Wilmar to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley / 503-334-1350 / tom@180one.com
How the Youngest Team in the NBA Won a Championship, and What It Teaches Companies About Rethinking Experience. In one of the most remarkable and inspiring seasons in recent sports history, the youngest team in the NBA defied all odds and clinched the championship title. Even more remarkable was that the Thunder were the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history. Without the weight of veteran stars or a legacy of experience to lean on, this squad demonstrated that youth, agility, and fearless innovation could overcome the status quo. This isn’t a fluke. It’s the result of a deliberate, long–term vision, drafting and developing young talent, investing in player development, and creating a culture that prizes collaboration and growth over seniority. Their journey offers more than just a great sports story; it challenges the way companies view experience and value within their teams. The Traditional View: Experience as a Default Proxy for Value For decades, most organizations have equated years of experience with effectiveness. When hiring senior leaders, companies often use tenure as a key filter. Promotions frequently go to those who have "put in the time." And while experience certainly brings value - especially in decision-making, risk assessment, and stakeholder management - it should no longer be treated as the only or best predictor of future success. The Thunder’s 2025 title flipped that thinking on its head. They didn’t win because they had a deep bench of battle-hardened veterans. Their victory reminds us that in fast-moving environments, potential often outperforms pedigree. The Business Parallel: Rethinking the Experience Premium In corporate environments, experience has long been equated with value. Resumes laden with years of service and past roles often carry more weight than fresh ideas or untested energy. While experience can bring insight and stability, over-reliance on it can lead to stagnation. The NBA championship victory of this young team disrupts that thinking. It underscores a powerful idea: in rapidly changing environments, adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to learn fast can be more impactful than tenure. Companies today operate in a world that’s evolving faster than ever. Technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics shift constantly. In such a climate, organizations that prize agility and fresh thinking often outperform those clinging to traditional hierarchies and outdated assumptions. Experience Is Still Valuable- But It’s Not Everything This isn’t a dismissal of experience. Seasoned professionals bring wisdom, historical context, and leadership that’s often critical. Just as a team might need a veteran presence in the locker room, companies benefit from experienced leaders who can guide and mentor. Similarly, companies should build environments where experience and youth are complementary, not hierarchical. That means creating mixed-age teams, mentorship programs that go both ways (reverse mentoring), and decision-making processes that value ideas over job titles. Cultural Transformation Begins at the Top For this kind of transformation to occur in business, leadership must challenge their own biases. Hiring practices, promotion pathways, and meeting dynamics often default to favoring experience over potential. To change this: Redefine Value Metrics : Shift from measuring success solely by tenure or past accomplishments to include adaptability, innovation, and team impact. Empower the Young : Give younger employees meaningful projects and leadership opportunities. Let them prove what they can do, not just what they’ve done. Encourage Risk-Taking : Just as the young NBA team took bold shots and played an unpredictable game, companies should reward intelligent risk-taking rather than punishing failure. Foster Intergenerational Collaboration : Combine the best of both worlds—pair youthful energy with seasoned insight for more balanced, resilient teams. The Future Belongs to the Fearless The youngest NBA team’s victory wasn’t just a basketball achievement; it was a cultural statement. It challenged the myth that experience is the ultimate determinant of success and showed the power of trust, teamwork, and youthful fearlessness. For businesses watching from the sidelines, the lesson is clear: if you want to build a championship organization, don’t just look at the old playbook. Cultivate fresh energy, bold thinking, and dynamic execution that youth can bring. Create space for new voices to rise. Experience will always have its place, but in the new era of work, potential might just be the most valuable asset of all.
President – Agriculture & Turf About the Company With roots dating back to 1938, The Papé Group is the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment solutions. Today, we operate across nine states with over 4,000 team members, proudly representing premier brands including John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch, and more. What sets Papé apart is our commitment to long-term relationships, both with customers and employees. As a fourth-generation, family-led business, we believe in the value of a handshake, the importance of service, and the impact of leadership that stays close to the work. About Papé Machinery Ag & Turf (PMAT) Established in 2012, Papé Machinery Ag & Turf brings together several leading John Deere dealerships into one integrated platform serving the agricultural and turf markets. With locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii, PMAT supports farmers, ranchers, and landowners with equipment sales, service, parts, and financing solutions. The business continues to grow in scale and complexity, and we’re committed to strengthening our operational foundation while remaining closely connected to the customers and communities we serve. About the Position Reporting to the CEO of the Papé Group and residing in Eugene Oregon, the President will have full P&L responsibility and will lead 7 Regional General Managers, Vice President of Product Support, Vice President of Sales, and a Vice President of Ag Technology on executing the current growth strategy along with identifying, developing, and executing additional opportunities for growth and operational improvements. An ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the agricultural equipment business, whether from a dealership, OEM, or production agriculture background, and a track record of leading large, distributed teams. This is a hands-on leadership role in a company that values integrity, service, and results, and where decisions are made with the long-term in mind. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Business Development Develops a strategic plan for the organization with broad organizational input, considering market trends, evaluating risk, and identifying opportunities. Identifies and aligns company resources to execute the strategic plan. Responsible for meeting projected goals, objectives, sales volumes, and profit plans. Provides leadership and vision of the company’s goals and objectives through open communication. Evaluates expansion of product or territory for Papé Machinery Ag & Turf. Develop and assist General Managers in implementing strategies for promoting the sale of equipment, service, parts, and financing. Operations & Financial Management Drive financial performance of the company against the strategic plan Own the annual budgeting process, capital planning, and financial performance targets to meet or exceed ROI expectations. Partner with the corporate finance team for ad-hoc analysis and scenario planning. Manage inventories, sales volumes, expenses and personnel of all Papé Machinery Ag & Turf operations. Manage and assist General Managers as appropriate to maximize profits with expense controls and efficiency to achieve acceptable profit margins. Leverage data and reporting tools to drive decisions and monitor performance. Insures accurate financial reporting to The Papé Group, Inc. Team Management & Development Serves as a strategic coach and advisor to General Managers, fostering leadership effectiveness and accountability in achieving business objectives. Oversee the performance management process for General Managers and Corporate Managers, ensuring consistency in evaluations, compensation reviews, and goal setting. Collaborates with managers and supervisors to implement structured development plans, performance reviews, and training programs that support member growth and operational excellence. Facilitates open communication across all levels of the organization by soliciting feedback and clearly articulating company and departmental goals to ensure alignment, engagement, and cultural continuity. Provides executive-level guidance on all personnel matters, including talent acquisition, terminations, and organizational planning, in accordance with company policies and best practices. Relationship & Communication Maintain and develop relationships with Manufacturers, Customers, and industry peers as a method of staying current with market trends, and to continue Papé’s reputation as an industry leader. Maintain membership in appropriate organizations to promote Company in industry and community. Assist General Managers to establish and maintain good customer relations through ongoing communication and resolving customer complaints and/or disputes in a timely, effective manner when necessary. Partner and collaborate with other Papé Group businesses on company-wide initiatives and sharing best practices. Responds to customer inquiries and concerns in person or by phone, ensuring timely and effective resolution, including outside of standard business hours when necessary. Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with customers and/or co-workers. Maintain good working relationships with all other departments. Compliance, Safety & Environment Monitor through General Managers all safety aspects in performance of work, guaranteeing adherence to environmental laws, safety laws and policies and OSHA laws. Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety laws, policies, and rules. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence within complex, growth-oriented organizations. Key qualifications include: A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; advanced experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, with demonstrated success in driving profitability, organizational alignment, and sustained performance. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft and deliver high-impact messaging across stakeholders, from boardrooms to field teams. Strong public speaking and executive presentation capabilities; comfortable influencing at the highest levels. Financial and analytical acumen, including the ability to interpret financial reports and operational metrics to guide strategic decisions. Hands-on understanding of P&L management, operational controls, and scalable growth strategies. Adept at navigating complex data sets, solving abstract challenges, and turning insight into action. Proficient in leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and performance; familiarity with industry platforms and tools is a plus. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, build culture, and mentor next-generation leaders. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been engaged by Papé Group to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Matt Oltmann / 971.235.6236/ Matt@180one.com .
