Jesus Hidalgo

Chief Financial Officer with a strong track record of driving value creation across multi-unit distribution and global manufacturing environments. I specialize in liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and capital structure optimization, particularly in situations requiring financial discipline, transparency, and operational alignment. Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with CEOs, Boards, and investors to scale businesses, improve financial performance, and support both growth and transition environments. My experience includes leading a corporate spin-off from a large, global industrial organization, securing private equity backing, and building a multi-location business from inception across the U.S. and Canada. In my current role, I lead both finance and operations for a multi-unit distribution company, with responsibility for liquidity, lender and investor relations, and overall business performance. Recently drove ~$2.2M EBITDA improvement through pricing, cost optimization, and working capital initiatives. My approach combines financial rigor with operational execution, enabling organizations to optimize working capital, improve profitability, and navigate complex operating environments. Core areas of focus include: Liquidity management and 13-week cash flow forecasting Capital structure, lending relationships, and covenant compliance Investor relations, board communication, and financial transparency FP&A, budgeting, and scenario modeling M&A, due diligence, and strategic investment initiatives Operational alignment and cost optimization across multi-unit businesses