Lori Kaiser, CPA, CGMA, MBA
About Lori
Lori Kaiser is a chief executive, corporate leader, visionary, and business strategist with a proven track record in assessing risk and creating solutions for Fortune 500 Company C-Level Executives and Boards. As CEO of Kaiser Consulting, Lori provides clients’ value-based services that allow organizations to navigate transitions and successfully execute critical projects. She is considered a trusted advisor to executive management on issues of risk identification and mitigation, mergers, acquisitions, and integrations. She combines strong business judgment, financial acumen, a global perspective, and a team approach to implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges. She meets all the criteria and currently functions as an SEC Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Lori has founded and led the firm to nearly 30 years of successive revenue growth achieving multi-million dollar revenues. With the foresight to capitalize upon a niche market, the firm partners finance and accounting professionals with companies, through a unique, flexible staffing business model, that provides high level consulting and business solutions. Lori established and continues to direct growth in long-term client relationships by delivering accomplished financial, technical, and project management with staffing consistency on client engagements.
Industry Experience
Automotive, Communications, Financial Services, Higher Education, Insurance, Investments, Manufacturing, Mutual Funds, Nonprofit, Professional Services, Start-up Companies, Telecommunications
Education
- The University of Chicago, Master of Business Administration with Honors
- Miami University, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, cum laude
Certifications
- CPA – Certified Public Accountant – Ohio
- CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant
- FAA Private Pilot's License (VFR and IFR)
Professional Affiliations
- Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Governing Council Member | Women's Initiatives Executive Committee Member
- The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants – Executive Board Past Chair | Women's Initiatives Committee Chair | Past Finance Committee Member
- Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance
- Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Executive Board Member | Past Small Business Council Chair
- Franklin University – Board of Trustees Member | Audit Committee Member
- Miami University Farmer School of Business – Business Advisory Council Co-chair
- Finance and Accounting Consultants Alliance – Board Member
On a Lighter Note
Are there causes that you like to support?
Education is a cause that is significant to me. I am an MBA Lecturer at The Ohio State University. I enjoy teaching accounting because I think it is an important subject to understand, and I work to make it exciting and less intimidating for the students.
What is one of the best pieces of advice you have received?
I have always liked this piece of advice: if you don’t like the result, then you are not finished.
Have you ever participated in a physically or mentally challenging activity?
Yes, in 2017, I earned my pilot's license. It was mentally challenging to learn the curriculum, to respond well under harsh conditions, to react to changes comfortably, and to make safety a priority with every move. Still, it was exciting and an accomplishment that makes me proud.