Lon Snook

About Lon Snook

As a CFO with over 20 years of experience across PE-backed, and public organizations, I specialize in building financial infrastructure that supports rapid growth, complex transactions, and long-term value creation. From integrating 45+ acquisitions and doubling revenue in two years, to leading IPO readiness, ERP implementations, and cash optimization strategies. I thrive at the intersection of financial leadership and operational execution.My background spans franchising, multi-unit services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, giving me a broad lens to drive results across industries. I’ve led large teams, established scalable systems and KPIs, and helped navigate a successful exit and transformation.Whether partnering with private equity, aligning founder-led companies to institutional reporting standards, or mentoring teams through change, I bring a pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to financial leadership.Core strengths include: M&A Integration | ERP & Systems Implementation Strategic FP & A | Treasury & Cash Flow Optimization IPO Readiness | QofE | Board & Investor Reporting Building and Leading High-Performing TeamsI’m a finance leader who can scale operations, drive EBITDA, and deliver results that matter.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Poolwerx USA

   Jan 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Brought in following PE acquisition of global franchised pool service brand to professionalize financial operations and build scalable infrastructure. Responsible for timely and accurate audits, FDD filings and cash flow management to drive franchisee profitability and align with institutional reporting expectations.

Education

• Wilkes University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Master's degree, Accounting & Taxation