Nick Keene - Founder & Lead Fractional CFO

Nick Keene is an accomplished finance executive with a track record of leading companies through rapid growth, operational transformation, and complex special situations. As the Founder and Lead Fractional CFO of The Builder’s CFO, he partners with founders and executive teams to bring clarity, discipline, and strategic direction to their financial operations.

Before launching his firm, Nick spent years overseeing the finance function across a broad portfolio of businesses, ranging from early-stage operators to companies with hundreds of millions in revenue. His experience spans corporate carve-outs, lender negotiations, distressed and high-debt environments, restructuring, cost optimization, and building finance organizations capable of supporting long-term, scalable growth.

Nick’s background uniquely positions him to understand both the pressure and potential within the lower middle market. He has worked directly with owners, investors, lenders, and boards to restore confidence, improve performance, and unlock enterprise value—often in situations where clarity and steady leadership matter most.

Grounded in a philosophy of building resilient companies, Nick brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach to financial management. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs make better decisions, strengthen their business fundamentals, and achieve sustainable, profitable growth.