Curtis Ash

About Curtis Ash

With over 20 years of auto finance experience, I offer a wealth of expertise spanning accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, auditing, internal controls, corporate development, and investor relations. Having rapidly advanced to the role of President and CFO at a younger age than many of my peers, I bring a fresh perspective that emphasizes relationship building and continuous improvement to optimize financial performance.As Chief Financial Officer of Rizz Lending, a premier lender specializing in financing exotic and collectible automobiles, I ensure we run lean, efficient, and risk-conscious operations through insightful reporting, a strong internal controls framework, and a modern accounting infrastructure. I also foster strategic alliances with banks and investors to establish credit facilities and manage multimillion-dollar financial transactions.I believe finance is the backbone of any company, but true success requires engaged, cross-functional teams aligned around shared goals. That’s where I excel. I work to inspire and empower teams with a commitment to integrity, discipline, and service excellence. At Rizz Lending, our philosophy is simple—combine financial expertise with a passion for excellence to help our clients turn their automotive dreams into reality.Interested in learning more about or partnering with Rizz? Contact us: rizzlending.com c•••••@rizzlending.comSPECIALTIES Finance & Accounting Management Corporate Development Loan Servicing Internal Controls Financial Modeling Financial Audits Structured Finance Cash Management Financial Risk Management Cross-Functional Team Building Strategic Partnerships Relationship Management

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Rizz Lending

   Sep 2025 — Present

   I serve as the Chief Financial Officer at Rizz Lending, where I bring more than 20 years of experience in auto finance, capital markets, and corporate strategy. At Rizz, I oversee financial planning, structured debt facilities, and investor relations, with a focus on ensuring we deliver exceptional, bespoke financial solutions for our clients. I’m passionate about combining financial discipline with a client-first approach, helping to advance Rizz Lending’s mission of making the dream of owning an exotic or collectible car a reality.

Education

• University of Utah

  Master of Science in Finance (MSF), Accounting and Finance

  2014 — 2015

• Southern Utah University

  General Studies

  2001 — 2002

• University of Utah

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance

  2006 — 2012

Skills

• Financial Risk Management
• Accounts Payable
• Pro Forma Financials
• Capital Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Cash Management
• Structured Finance
• Loan Servicing
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls