Scott Moody

About Scott Moody

Chief Financial Officer | Strategic Advisor | Finance LeaderI build finance organizations that create lasting value — bringing discipline, maturity, and thought leadership to both high-growth and mature businesses. My work centers on aligning finance with operations, equipping teams at every level with the information and context they need to manage and plan effectively.Financial Leadership & StrategyTrusted partner to C-suites, sponsors, boards, and the investor community. Deep experience presenting businesses to outside investors and potential acquirors. I have served as a key deal team member across multiple sale processes — partnering with banks and legal counsel, preparing exit models and sale materials, and leading management presentations to buyers. Significant experience managing private credit facilities, covenant compliance, and serving as the principal lender interface through both routine reporting and periods of stress.Building Teams & Finance InfrastructureI have led finance teams from boutique fractional groups to 50-person departments. Experience includes implementing and optimizing ERP systems, rebuilding charts of accounts, deploying FP & A, AP, and corporate spending platforms, and negotiating vendor agreements. A consistent focus has been documenting month-end processes to create repeatable, auditable workflows and strong internal controls. I also specialize in building budget models that enable location-specific, G/L-level variance analysis and multi-year forecasting. Also have significant experience designing and negotiating employee health / 401k benefit plans.Select ExperienceFoundational years at NBC under GE ownership instilled a philosophy of financial transparency, rigorous internal controls, and close finance-operations partnership that has guided my approach ever since.As CFO of Bonten Media Group, a highly leveraged sponsor-backed TV station group, I helped navigate the Great Recession — managing lender relationships, executing acquisitions, selling spectrum, and leading the finance workstream through a successful strategic sale.On LeadershipThe standard is high, but so is the investment in the people being asked to meet it. Helping someone develop a skill, grow into a leadership role, or sharpen the team\'s thinking is a high priority for me.A background as an ATP world-ranked tennis professional and NCAA Championship team member and program captain built habits that translate directly: preparation, accountability, and a process-first mindset. Value the outcome, focus on the process.

Experience

1. Advisor

   Lantern Laboratory Inc

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Providing both executive-level advisory and fractional CFO leadership, the focus is on aligning financial strategy with clinical and software development milestones — building a scalable foundation that supports long-term growth and investor confidence.Capital Strategy & Fundraising: Financial execution of fundraising activities, including investor materials and the evaluation of equity and non-dilutive funding terms.Financial Infrastructure: Building and maintaining the financial models, cash flow analyses, and capital allocation frameworks that give leadership a clear, reliable view of the company\'s runway and strategic options.Executive & Board Advisory: Trusted strategic partner to the CEO, CSO, and Board — translating financial complexity into the clear reporting and insights needed for disciplined decision-making.Strategic Partnerships: Assessment and negotiation of potential strategic partnerships, bringing the same financial rigor and long-term perspective applied across the broader advisory relationship.Operational Readiness: Audit preparation and long-term transaction planning to position the company ahead of FDA clearance, market entry, and potential exit opportunities.

Education

• Mamaroneck High School

  High School Diploma

  1979 — 1983

• Stanford University

  A.B., Economics

• Columbia Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  1995 — 1997