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My BTLR

Fractional CFO

Alpharetta, GA · Remote

\n \n \n \n \n My BTLR is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for placement with a client. This contract\/1099 position involves providing financial ...

Ascent CFO Solutions

Interim CFO

Denver, CO · Remote

$120 - $140/hr

Interim Chief Financial Officer Ascent CFO Solutions At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to ...

Rainmaker Resources, LLC

CFO

Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid

NonProfit Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Part-time | Hybrid Opportunity | Cincinnati, Ohio Reports to: Executive Leadership Manages: Finance & Accounting team (3-4 members) Position ...

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How much do fractional cfo jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for fractional cfo in the United States is $151,302.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $182,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by fractional CFOs in their day-to-day work?

Fractional CFOs often juggle multiple clients, each with unique financial systems, business goals, and reporting requirements, which can require rapid adjustment and prioritization skills. They must quickly develop a deep understanding of each organization's financial health and operations while building credibility with leadership teams. Another common challenge is balancing strategic long-term planning with urgent short-term financial issues. This dynamic work environment makes the role both demanding and rewarding for professionals who thrive on variety and high-level impact.

What is a fractional CFO?

A Fractional CFO is an experienced financial executive who provides part-time or temporary CFO services to businesses that need high-level financial expertise but do not require a full-time CFO. They help with financial strategy, cash flow management, forecasting, fundraising, and overall financial decision-making. This role is ideal for startups, small businesses, or companies in transition that need strategic financial guidance without the cost of a full-time executive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fractional CFO?

To thrive as a Fractional CFO, you need strong expertise in financial strategy, forecasting, accounting principles, and business analysis, typically supported by a degree in finance or accounting and leadership experience. Familiarity with financial software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, and advanced Excel functions, as well as certifications like CPA or CFA, are often highly valued. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are crucial soft skills, as the role frequently involves working with multiple clients and managing shifting priorities. These skills ensure you can deliver high-impact financial guidance while building trust with executive teams and tailoring solutions to diverse organizational needs.

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Fractional CFO - Northeast Region

McCracken Alliance Partners

Philadelphia, PA • Remote

$80 - $150/hr

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Job description

About McCracken Alliance

McCracken Alliance partners with CEOs, owners, boards, and investors to elevate the Office of the CFO—bringing hands-on strategic finance leadership to growth, transition, and special project environments. We’re building an evergreen bench of experienced Fractional and Interim CFOs with deep exposure to SaaS, healthcare services, biotech/life sciences, medical device/medtech, manufacturing, and professional services across the North East region.

What you’ll do

You will step in as the senior finance leader for clients who need a true strategic partner—often in PE-backed, VC-backed, founder-led, or operationally complex environments.

  • Serve as a strategic partner to CEOs/owners and leadership teams on growth, profitability, and capital allocation.
  • Lead cash flow strategy, runway planning (where relevant), working capital optimization, and margin/profitability initiatives.
  • Build and improve forecasting, budgeting, and KPI dashboards that drive decisions—not just reports.
  • Deliver board-/lender-/investor-ready reporting and decision support.
  • Support diligence readiness, recapitalizations, financings, and M&A / transaction work as needed.
  • Strengthen finance operations (close cadence, controls, systems/process improvements).
  • Partner with Controllers and finance teams to build durable processes and performance beyond the engagement.

Sector-specific examples you may own (depending on client):

  • Healthcare: service line/site profitability, payer mix & reimbursement analytics, labor productivity, RCM/denials visibility, growth strategy support.
  • Biotech/Life Sciences: runway & burn management, program/portfolio spend visibility, grant or collaboration accounting support, investor reporting.
  • Medical Device/MedTech: COGS and gross margin improvement, inventory visibility, demand planning inputs, ops KPI alignment, scaling finance for growth.
  • Professional Services: utilization and realization metrics, project margin improvement, delivery/finance alignment, revenue recognition support, pricing and packaging analytics.

Scope, cadence, and on-site expectations vary by client and engagement.

Who you are

This network is designed for senior finance leaders who operate at the CFO level and want to structure their careers around fractional/interim work.

  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience with senior leadership responsibility.
  • Experience as CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance (or equivalent).
  • Strong modeling/FP&A capabilities; able to translate data into decisions for non-finance stakeholders.
  • Solid accounting fluency (GAAP) and a practical, controls-oriented mindset.
  • Executive presence; clear, concise communicator with operators and boards/lenders/investors.
  • Healthcare: provider/services finance, multi-site operations, RCM familiarity, payer/reimbursement drivers, labor economics, compliance-minded operations.
  • Biotech/Life Sciences: VC/PE environments, budget ownership in R&D-heavy orgs, cash discipline, runway planning, readiness for scaling.
  • Medical Device/MedTech: product economics, inventory/COGS, cost accounting fundamentals, operational KPI leadership, scaling processes.
  • Professional Services: project economics, utilization/realization, delivery operations partnership, pricing/margin work.

Bonus points if you have experience with fundraising or M&A, leading a turnaround, implementing systems like ERP or BI/FP&A tools, or holding a CPA or MBA. Familiarity with the relevant regulatory landscape is also a big plus.

Why McCracken Alliance’s network is different

  • No long-term commitment required—keep freedom to pursue other opportunities.
  • Flexible work aligned to your availability, preferred cadence, and strengths.
  • Variety of clients and engagement types (discrete projects to ongoing fractional seats).
  • Central team support that scopes and frames engagements so you can focus on impact.

This is not a single role; it’s an ongoing relationship with McCracken Alliance for consideration of current and future Fractional/Interim CFO engagements.

Company Description

McCracken Alliance is a partnership of experienced CFOs, Controllers, and finance leaders that strengthens “the Office of the CFO” through on-demand executive talent and leadership development.

What we do:

Executive services (on-demand finance leadership): Interim CFO/Controller, Fractional CFO/Controller, and Virtual CFO/Controller support—step-in leadership for transitions or ongoing part-time strategic guidance.

Finance talent needs: Help companies fill leadership gaps (e.g., interim CFO needs, hiring a new controller) and augment teams for special projects.

Strategic/project support: Help with things like raising capital, due diligence, and M&A-related work; plus modernizing the finance function via software migration support.

Coaching + leadership development: CFO coaching and structured programs (Leading the Office of the CFO, CFO Leadership Program, Finance Team Leadership Program) plus a peer network (Financial Leadership Network).

Permanent placement (when you need a full-time leader): executive search to recruit and land a long-term fit.