David Chaika

About David Chaika

Dynamic, strategic finance leader with significant experience and demonstrated results in corporate finance, investor relations, FP & A, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic planning through building and leading high performing teams.Specialties: Chief Financial Officer, CFO, finance, corporate finance, accounting, investor relations, international, global, business partner, financial analysis, decision making, problem solving, negotiation, strategy, strategic planning, team building, talent development, leadership, executive leadership, forecasting, budgeting, valuation, M&A, corporate development, acquisition integration, due diligence, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, business acumen, financial modeling, financial planning, financial reporting, FP & A, margin expansion, capital markets, capital allocation, banking relationships, working capital, treasury, debt financing, tax planning, written communication, verbal communication, internal control, SEC filings, P&L, margin expansion, profit, cost optimization, cash flow optimization, board presentations, building products, industrial manufacturing, continuous improvement

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Cameron Ashley Building Products

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  MBA

  1999 — 2002

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  BBA

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Accounting
• Debt
• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• New Business Development
• Risk Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Hedging
• Due Diligence
• Financial Modeling
• Corporate Development
• Investments
• Capital Markets
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Finance
• Strategy
• Portfolio Management
• Mergers