Heading into 2025, a good chief financial officer is crucial to the success of a business, as their role extends far beyond traditional financial oversight. That’s why the 2024 CFO of the Year Awards — presented by FEI Arizona — are more important than ever. Each day, azbigmedia.com is spotlighting a finalist for the 2024 CFO of the Year Awards. Today, meet Allison Aden, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Cavco Industries.

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Allison Aden

Executive vice president and chief financial officer

Cavco Industries

Background: Aden leads Cavco’s financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, information technology and finance-related operations. Aden brings significant financial, business, and operational experience to Cavco. From July 2018 to August 2021, she served as executive vice president and CFO of Diversified Technologies, an industry-leading technology solutions provider delivering innovative digital media, collaborative, broadcasting, electronic security, and integrated IT solutions. 

Best part of the job: “Every day, I get up very excited about making affordable housing for individuals, which to us is really helping solve the crisis in the United States. I’m able to see that we deliver manufactured housing, which is highly affordable to families, and they get into a home, which is their dream.”

Source of pride: “I enjoy helping to develop young professionals. When you watch them gain that confidence, that’s highly rewarding.”