Paul Cronin

About Paul Cronin

As a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of driving financial growth and strategic decision-making in various industries. I hold an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.I have successfully led finance teams in high-growth organizations, including KeyMe Locksmiths, National Gift Card (NGC), and Blackhawk Network. My expertise encompasses financial analytics, budgeting, internal controls, accounting close, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and system implementation, all within private equity-backed companies. As a Certified Public Accountant, I am committed to professional excellence. My objective is to leverage my skills and experience to create value for my organizations and stakeholders. I possess a proven track record of improving profitability, reducing costs, and revitalizing underperforming areas. My industry experience spans FinTech, SaaS, services, distribution, retail, manufacturing, real estate, and construction. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where I can utilize my business acumen, negotiation skills, leadership, and management capabilities to navigate organizations through periods of accelerated growth.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   U.S. Waterproofing

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Founded in 1957, U.S. Waterproofing is a leading provider of basement waterproofing and foundation repair services, improving the value, health, and longevity of homes throughout Northeast Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin. The company’s services have expanded over the years to include crawl space encapsulation, concrete raising, sump pump installation, window well solutions, gutter cleaning, radon mitigation systems, and humidity control.

Education

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master's degree, Accounting

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Ifrs
• Financial Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Cpa
• Gaap
• Us Gaap
• Due Diligence
• Sec Filings
• External Audit
• Auditing
• Big 4
• Tax
• Financial Reporting