Industry: Specialty Distribution (Northeast, Family-Owned) | Role(s) Placed: Chief Financial Officer
The Challenge
A Northeast-based, $300 million specialty distributor was preparing to execute an ambitious five-year growth plan, including automation initiatives and buy-side M&A. The family-owned leadership team needed a CFO who could bring technical sophistication without disrupting the culture that had built the business.
Our Approach
Aspire partnered closely with ownership to define not just the technical requirements of the role, but the cultural dimensions that mattered most. Using our behavioral assessment tools, we evaluated candidates for alignment with the company’s values and long-term vision alongside their ability to execute on automation, reporting, and transaction readiness.
The Outcome
Aspire successfully placed a CFO equipped to drive automation, execute strategic acquisitions, and accelerate the company’s five-year growth plan — delivering both cultural fit and long-term value creation.