The opportunity at Kimblewick

We built Kimblewick for people who want to operate, not just advise. You'll work across industries, deal types, and ownership structures with more variety, more ownership, and more impact than any traditional finance role.

If you want to do in one year what most finance professionals do in five — keep reading.

WHO WE ARE

A boutique strategic finance advisory firm built by former operators and investors

We work across a wide range of mission critical finance and strategy projects with venture-backed, family-owned, and private equity backed businesses. At Kimblewick, we turn financial complexity into a competitive advantage by taking a high-impact, execution-focused approach to advisory.

50+
CLIENTS
$500M+
IN TRANSACTIONS
2023
FOUNDED
WHAT WE DO

We embed alongside Founders, CEOs, CFOs, and Boards to drive results

01
Strategic Finance
Building the analytics and strategy to accelerate growth
  • Build dynamic board-ready operating & financial models
  • Design KPIs that drive real-time visibility
    into performance
  • Deep-dive into unit economics, pricing strategy, and capital allocation
  • Prepare investor-grade board materials
    and cap table analysis
02
Transaction Advisory
Executing complex deals from exploration to closing
  • Drive equity and debt fundraising end-to-end
  • Run sell-side / buy-side M&A as a CFO,
    from diligence to integration
  • Manage investor relations
  • Structure complex joint ventures and partnerships
03
Foundational Finance
Creating scalable systems that support rapid expansion
  • Budgeting, variance analysis,
    and accounting oversight
  • Create reporting infrastructure
    and automate processes
  • Build advanced invoicing and complex payments systems
  • Cash flow & working capital management
WHY KIMBLEWICK

Why build your career here

Operator Mindset
We roll up our sleeves and work as part of the Management team.
Diverse Exposure
You'll work across industries, ownership structures, and deal types — from SaaS fundraising to PE roll ups — building pattern recognition and experience few roles offer.
Scaling Quickly
We're building a next generation advisory firm. You'll not only shape client outcomes but the business itself as we continue to scale 2-3x per year.
Culture of Excellence
We hold ourselves to institutional-grade standards in a low-ego, collaborative environment. High standards without the grind-for-grind's sake.
Learning & Development
You will develop a true full-stack finance skill set — in 1 year you'll learn from a breadth of projects that most CFOs only tackle in 5+ years.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Individuals who thrive at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations

01
Bias for Action
You're proactive, resourceful, and take initiative.
02
Highest Standards
We deliver a premium client experience, which means that every detail matters — from a small client email to an investor ready financial model.
03
Thrives in Ambiguity
Our clients' needs change every day and so does our work. You embrace change, stay open to feedback, and look for creative solutions.
04
Collaborative Partner
We approach client work as a team and push each other to be better.
OUR TEAM

Built by operators from leading investment banks, family offices, and high-growth companies  

Ari Luks
Co-Founder & Partner
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Mitchell Brunson
Co-Founder & Partner
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Nate Cleveland
Director
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Kerri Aidikoff
Director
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Brad Theiss
Principal
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Jack Zimmerman
Associate
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Team backgrounds include Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Rock Ventures, PwC, Macquarie, Via, and NewsGuard.

Interested? Let's talk.

We're always looking for exceptional people to join our team.

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