Patrick Obrien

About Patrick Obrien

Finance Executive | CPA, MBA | M&A & Capital Markets Strategy | Construction & Industrial Sector ExpertiseFinance executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex financial operations, capital markets initiatives, and M&A execution across large, multi-entity organizations in the construction and industrial sectors. Currently serving as Chief Accounting Officer for a privately held, nationally scaled building materials company, responsible for Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, FP & A, Tax, AR, AP, and Billing operations.Key contributor to capital structure strategy, including public debt offerings and leveraged finance transactions, as well as financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions. Drives modernization through technology enablement and automation, enhancing real-time visibility, operational agility, and scalability across finance functions. Serves as a member of the company’s Executive Committee and Board, presenting monthly on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and capital planning.Core Competencies• Financial Reporting & Technical Acumen• Treasury Management & Capital Markets Strategy• Capital Raising (Public Debt, Leveraged Finance)• Tax Compliance, Planning & Risk Mitigation• Mergers & Acquisitions (Due Diligence, Integration)• FP & A Leadership (Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis)• Finance Modernization, Process Automation & Technology Integration• Accounting Close, AR/AP & Billing Oversight• Earnings Call Preparation & MD & A Reporting• Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Executive Committee & Board-Level Communication

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   SRM Concrete

   Nov 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Leading enterprise-level financial functions—including Accounting Close, AR, AP, Billing, Tax, FP & A, and Treasury—for a national, multi-entity building materials company operating across 22 states.• Overseeing external reporting, including consolidated financial statements, MD & A, and materials supporting earnings calls and strategic discussions.• Presenting monthly financial and strategic updates to the company’s Executive Committee and Board.• Directing teams responsible for close, reporting, billing, collections, vendor payments, tax compliance, liquidity, and long-range planning.• Driving treasury strategy, including cash flow forecasting, covenant management, and capital support for organic and M&A-driven growth.• Providing financial leadership for acquisitions, from due diligence to integration.• Spearheading finance transformation via cloud ERP implementation and automation—cutting close time and enabling real-time performance visibility.• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through the FP & A team to align operational performance with enterprise goals.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

• Florida Atlantic University

  Executive MBA

  2011 — 2013