Fractional CFO - Part Time

Fractional CFO – Part Time Contract

The client is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, build a stronger and more sustainable accounting function, and develop internal controls and processes that support long‑term success.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned CPA who enjoys mentoring accounting professionals, improving systems, and leaving an organization stronger than when they began.

• Mentor and develop the Controller and Senior Accountant, strengthening technical accounting knowledge, month‑end close processes, and financial reporting skills.
• Build development plans that increase the accounting team’s independence and technical capabilities.
• Design, document, and implement internal controls across cash handling, revenue recognition, payroll, and expense management.
• Establish standardized month‑end close procedures, reconciliation processes, and supporting documentation requirements.
• Improve segregation of duties and strengthen overall accounting controls.
• Prepare the organization for annual external audits, coordinating with auditors and proactively addressing potential findings.
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and a comprehensive controls manual that can be maintained internally.
• Review monthly financial statements and key performance metrics prior to leadership and board reporting.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting while transitioning ownership of these processes to the Controller.
• Advise executive leadership on financial reporting, compliance, risk management, treasury activities, debt structure, and financial analysis.
• Recommend and help implement accounting system and process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen financial oversight.

• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including prior CFO and/or Controller‑level leadership.
• Demonstrated success preparing organizations for external audits or leading audit engagements.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting best practices.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Experience creating documented accounting processes and operational procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts into practical guidance.
• Experience with in seasonal, hospitality, recreation, or similar operational environments is a plus.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Make a lasting impact by building a finance function that will continue to succeed after your engagement.
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives.
• Help shape the future of the accounting team through coaching and mentorship.
• Flexible, ongoing fractional engagement with meaningful, high‑level work.
• Opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on process improvement and organizational development.

$100.00 – $150.00 per hour.