Chief Financial Officer

LOTH•Cincinnati, OH

12h

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and strategic partner to ownership, responsible for shaping the long-term financial and operational direction of LOTH Holdings and its affiliated entities. The CFO plays a critical role in driving enterprise value creation, supporting sustainable growth, optimizing capital allocation, and ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term scalability and succession. As the senior financial leader for a multi-entity, family-owned organization, the CFO provides strategic oversight across financial planning, corporate performance, investment strategy, risk management, treasury, technology, and operational infrastructure. This role partners closely with ownership and executive leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, improve organizational performance, strengthen operational discipline, and support strategic decision-making across all business units. Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO serves as a transformational enterprise leader responsible for accelerating the modernization of systems, advancing reporting and analytics capabilities, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and helping position the company for its next phase of growth and scalability. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive change with urgency, anticipate future business needs, and help the organization evolve ahead of increasing operational complexity and market demands. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen and strategic leadership with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while balancing long-term vision with immediate execution priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within a mid-sized, privately held, or family-owned business environment.
Experience overseeing financial operations for multiple entities or business units preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial planning & analysis, accounting operations, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, and strategic financial leadership.
Experience overseeing IT functions, technology vendors, cybersecurity initiatives, and business systems preferred.
Experience managing an ERP system conversion preferred.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement.
Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and relationship management skills.
High degree of integrity, business acumen, and sound judgment.
Proficiency with ERP systems, financial software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with ownership and executive leadership to lead and execute the organization’s long-term strategic and financial vision.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the business owner.
Interface with family advisors, including wealth management, tax, and legal to help ensure that the long-term financial goals are in alignment with the company’s financial performance and succession objectives.
Lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, including forecasting, scenario modeling, capital planning, liquidity strategy, and performance optimization.
Provide strategic insight and decision support related to expansions, major investments, operational transformation initiatives, and new business opportunities.
Drive enterprise performance management through KPIs, analytics, financial modeling, and operational reporting that support data-driven decision-making.
Evaluate organizational structure, scalability, and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth across all business entities.
Lead financial risk assessment and strategic planning initiatives to ensure long-term organizational resilience and business continuity.
Support the continued evolution of governance practices, leadership infrastructure, and executive decision-making processes within a growing family-owned enterprise.
Provide executive oversight for all financial operations, accounting functions, reporting activities, treasury management, and compliance processes across multiple entities.
Ensure timely, accurate, and decision-oriented financial reporting that enables executive leadership to effectively manage performance and risk.
Establish scalable financial processes, internal controls, and operational disciplines that support organizational growth and efficiency.
Lead enterprise cash flow strategy, working capital optimization, and banking relationships to maintain financial flexibility and operational strength.
Oversee relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, lenders, and financial partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, tax, and fiduciary requirements while maintaining strong corporate governance practices.
Provide executive oversight of enterprise technology strategy, systems infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity planning, and digital transformation initiatives.
Ensure technology investments align with organizational growth objectives, operational scalability, and reporting sophistication.
Champion process improvement and systems modernization initiatives that enhance efficiency, visibility, and cross-functional decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop finance, accounting, and IT team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Build scalable financial and operational processes to support future growth.
Partner closely with operational leadership teams across businesses to improve performance and decision-making.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when working with ownership and sensitive business matters.