Most business advisers can outline WHAT needs to be done, but our unique talent is to work on the HOW. We work with our partners to implement changes to achieve results after the WHAT has been identified.
We take the time up-front to vet the opportunity with our partner to ensure the return on investment is appropriate and that we are the appropriate solution. Our engagement documents are written to allow our partners to engage or disengage as needed.
We spend a minimum of 10% of our time providing free advice & work for non-profit organizations. We are drawn to serve organizations working to improve lives and build a better world.
Do you have a need for a high level, experienced, trusted financial leader, but do not require full-time resources?
Cash Flow Improvement Budgeting/Forecasting Profitability/Margin Improvement Product/Customer Profitability Business Case Buildout & Challenge
Do you have consistent non-value items taking up large amounts of time and resources? Could you find a better use that time and/or resources?
Call, email, or schedule time to talk
Great opportunity for us to get to know each other and understand your business, background and goals
Low-cost method to initially size the opportunity and validate the costs, benefits and scope
Agree on what a successful outcome looks like and partner to achieve goals
After receiving his degree from Clemson University in 1997, Jarrett returned home to Cincinnati, starting his career with Fifth Third Bank. Jarrett moved up through the finance organization with roles in Cincinnati, while obtaining his MBA from UC at night. In 2001 Jarrett was promoted and asked to take on roles outside of Cincinnati which included CFO of the Lexington, Chicago, and Detroit markets. In 2009, Jarrett was promoted to the CFO of a new division, created to manage over $30 Billion in underperforming loans due to the financial crisis and moved back to Cincinnati.
In 2011, Jarrett was diagnosed with Leukemia. After a successful recovery, Jarrett’s final role with the bank was CFO of the newly created Payments division, where he was tasked again with building a division from the ground up. Jarrett left the bank to run a company he had started in 2012 that was not performing. In his 2 years in the role, Jarrett took net income from 34k to over 300k.
In 2018, Jarrett started Cincinnati CFO to pursue his passion for developing relationships with business owners and being their trusted resource to reach their personal and professional goals.
Jarrett has two small children, Jack, and Ava, is active in his Church and is passionate about Clemson and Cincinnati sports.
Businesses without the internal capacity, skills, and/or experience to accomplish objectives.
Businesses who need more clarity and confidence related to their current and future financial results.
Businesses looking for more actionable analytics and increased internal accountability.
Owners/CFOs who need to increase their available capacity.
