John Leydon is a highly experienced and versatile finance leader with a proven track record across multiple industries. He has successfully navigated both public and private company environments, making him an ideal partner for small to mid-sized firms looking to drive strategic growth and operational efficiency. His core strengths include strategic planning, profitability analysis, working capital management, and optimizing accounting operations.
Professional Highlights:
As CFO at Acktify.com (Melrose, MA), John led strategic planning, cash management, and accounting operations for a high-volume, low-margin e-commerce business. He enhanced gross margins by 3% by identifying operational inefficiencies and renegotiating contract terms. Additionally, he built and managed an offshore accounting team of seven to augment the local finance team’s capacity.
In his role as Investor and Financial Advisor at Passiva PLT (Amesbury, MA), John provided strategic financial guidance for a development-stage biotechnology company. He created financial models and led strategic planning to support fundraising efforts.
As Director at DLA, LLC (Waltham, MA), John delivered outsourced CFO and Controller services to small and mid-sized companies across various industries. He strengthened internal controls and streamlined financial reporting processes to support business growth.
At L3Harris Technologies (Tewksbury, MA), John served as Controller for a $500 million division, overseeing accounting operations. He reduced the accounting close time from 10 days to 3 days and improved SOX 404 compliance rates.
During his tenure as Executive Vice President of Finance at CSPi (Lowell, MA), John directed accounting, finance, and SEC compliance for a $100 million public technology company. He also led strategic planning, acquisition assessments, and financial modeling to support growth initiatives.
As Director of Finance and Accounting at Beacon Roofing Supply (Peabody, MA), John managed financial planning, budgeting, and accounting operations for a $2 billion public company. He enhanced strategic planning processes and successfully integrated eight acquisitions.
In his role as Interim Vice President of Financial Planning and Accounting at Direct Capital Corporation (Portsmouth, NH), John upgraded accounting policies and improved cash flow while managing finance and accounting operations.
Approach & Impact:
John is known for his big-picture perspective and ability to identify operational inefficiencies, optimize financial performance, and empower leadership teams with data-driven insights. His approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise, making him a trusted partner for companies navigating growth, change, and complexity.
Education & Credentials:
John holds an MS/MBA in Accounting from Northeastern University and a BA in Economics from Boston College. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
If you are seeking a strategic financial partner who can deliver measurable results and guide your business through its next phase of growth, John Leydon is ready to help.
