Rick Gavin is currently the Chief Financial Officer for C.A.C. Industries, Inc. He is responsible for all financial operations of the organization and is a key contributor to internal processes and strategic planning. Rick’s prior experience includes 26 years at Grassi & Co, CPAs. P.C., a nationally recognized public accounting firm in the construction industry, as a partner serving the construction industry. In addition, Rick previously served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University teaching a graduate level course in finance and accounting for construction contractors.
In order to keep current with changes and issues affecting the construction industry, Rick is active in industry trade organizations such as the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Rick is member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA).
Rick was one of the first individuals in the country to attain the designation of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP). He has a bachelor of business administration degree from Hofstra University.