Fractional CFO - Part Time Contract

About the opportunity

Our client is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership while building a stronger, more sustainable accounting function. This is a hands-on consulting engagement focused on developing the internal accounting team, strengthening financial controls, preparing the organization for successful external audits, and creating scalable processes that will support long-term success.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 within seasonal, hospitality, recreation, or similar operational environments is a plus.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Why This Opportunity?

• 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.