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Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

Consulting CFO | Portland, Oregon$170,000 to $185,000 Base Salary DOE NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Consulting CFO to join our Portland team. This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial ...

Now CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

Consulting CFO | Portland, Oregon $170,000 to $185,000 Base Salary DOE NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Consulting CFO to join our Portland team. This full time role is ideal for a hands on ...

Now CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Consulting CFO | Portland, Oregon $170,000 to $185,000 Base Salary DOE NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Consulting CFO to join our Portland team. This full time role is ideal for a hands on ...

Capital CFO+

Chief Financial Officer

Saratoga Springs, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Company parties Chief Financial Officer (PT and FT opportunities available) Job Title: CFO Pay rate: $35-$40 hourly rate, depending on experience; part-time and full-time opportunities available ...

Now CFO

CFO Consultant

Boston, MA

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

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CFO Consultant

Boston, MA

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

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CFO Consultant

Salt Lake City, UT

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

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CFO Consultant

Boston, MA · On-site

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

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CFO Consultant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

Now CFO

CFO Consultant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a leading provider of financial consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses achieve their financial objectives. We deliver expert guidance in financial reporting ...

Ascent CFO Solutions

Fractional CFO

Denver, CO · Remote

Fractional CFO - Ascent CFO Solutions What if your next executive role gave you the impact of a CFO seat, without the 70-hour weeks? Ascent CFO Solutions is expanding our bench of experienced ...

Ascent CFO Solutions

Interim CFO

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 ...

SNF Health Group

CFO Chief Financial Officer

Monsey, NY · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

CFO Chief Financial Officer - Nursing Home GroupJoin a premier provider of nursing home care, and take your career to the next level as our Chief Financial Officer! As the CFO Chief Financial Officer ...

Ascent CFO Solutions, LLC

Fractional CFO

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$120 - $140/hr

Fractional CFO - Ascent CFO Solutions What if your next executive role gave you the impact of a CFO seat, without the 70-hour weeks? Ascent CFO Solutions is expanding our bench of experienced ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance cfo in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance CFO?

A Freelance CFO is an independent financial expert who provides strategic financial guidance to businesses on a contract or part-time basis. They help with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and funding strategies without the long-term commitment of a full-time CFO. This service is ideal for startups, small businesses, and growing companies that need high-level financial expertise but may not have the resources for a full-time CFO.

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To thrive as a Freelance CFO, you need advanced financial management expertise, strong analytical abilities, and relevant experience in accounting or finance—typically supported by a CPA, MBA, or similar qualification. Proficiency with financial modeling software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and accounting platforms like QuickBooks or NetSuite is often required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are vital soft skills given the need to quickly integrate into various organizations and manage diverse client expectations. These competencies enable Freelance CFOs to deliver high-impact strategic advice, manage complex financial operations, and build credibility with multiple clients.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance CFOs, and how can they be addressed?

Freelance CFOs often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to different company cultures, managing multiple clients with varying financial processes, and staying updated on industry trends across various sectors. Successfully navigating these challenges typically involves developing strong organizational skills, effective communication strategies, and maintaining clear boundaries and expectations with each client. Leveraging standardized reporting tools and maintaining a flexible approach also help in delivering consistent value. Building a strong professional network and staying committed to continuous learning are key ways to overcome these common hurdles and sustain a successful freelance practice.

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Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

Now CFO
Accounting Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$170K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Consulting CFO | Portland, Oregon$170,000 to $185,000 Base Salary DOE

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Consulting CFO to join our Portland team. This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial executive who can provide strategic CFO leadership while also stepping into the details when needed. Candidates must bring extensive construction industry experience, including strong exposure to construction accounting, project financials, and ideally land acquisition and land development.

As a Consulting CFO, you will partner directly with business owners and executive teams across multiple client engagements to improve financial visibility, strengthen cash flow, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision making. Candidates should be based in the Portland area and comfortable traveling to clients throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding markets as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic CFO advisor to business owners and executive teams

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and financial analysis

  • Support construction clients with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, project profitability, cost to complete analysis, and margin review

  • Provide financial guidance related to land acquisition, land development, and project planning when applicable

  • Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operations

  • Evaluate accounting and finance processes and implement practical improvements

  • Develop financial models, dashboards, forecasts, and executive reporting

  • Partner with Controllers and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

  • Support internal controls, audit preparation, lender reporting, and compliance requirements

  • Manage multiple client engagements and priorities in a fast paced consulting environment

Qualifications

  • Senior financial leadership experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Controller, or similar role

  • Extensive construction industry experience required

  • Strong experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, project accounting, cash flow management, and project profitability

  • Land acquisition and land development experience strongly preferred

  • Experience across multiple industries is a plus

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls

  • Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable with hands on financial and accounting work

  • Strong analytical, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills

  • Comfortable advising business owners, executives, lenders, and accounting teams

  • Ability to quickly assess client needs and provide practical financial solutions

  • Experience working with ERP and accounting systems

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

  • Must be comfortable traveling throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver and Salem

Why NOW CFO

NOW CFO gives experienced financial leaders the opportunity to work across a variety of businesses, industries, and financial challenges while making a direct impact on client organizations.

If you are an experienced financial executive with deep construction expertise who enjoys consulting, strategic problem solving, and hands on financial leadership, we would love to hear from you.

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