Fractional CFO
Hybrid · California, United States
Job Summary
Fractional CFO to serve as lead financial executive for client companies, delivering hands-on leadership during growth and transformation. Provide strategic finance leadership including long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting; cash flow management and capital strategy; board and investor reporting. Guide technical accounting and financial reporting (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805), including stock-based compensation and complex equity/debt structures; multi-entity and international consolidations. Lead audit readiness and act as point of contact for external auditors; advise on ERP selection and implementation (NetSuite, Oracle, Sage). Oversee month-end close, internal controls, and GAAP financial reporting; support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Partner with internal and external finance teams to up-level processes and reporting infrastructure. Requires CPA and/or MBA; 12+ years of finance/accounting experience with CFO/VP-level roles in PE-backed, public, or high-growth companies; fractional/interim/consulting CFO experience; industry exposure to SaaS, healthcare, manufacturing, or consumer products is a plus.
Required Qualifications
- CPA and/or MBA required
- 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including time at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm
- Prior success as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader in PE-backed, public, or high-growth companies
- Proven experience in fractional, interim, or consulting-based CFO roles
- Deep understanding of technical accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
- Track record of building FP&A processes and tools to support operational decision-making
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leadership
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