Fractional Chief Financial Officer (Contract Role)

About the role

This role is a contract position with Dean Dorton, providing fractional CFO services to our clients across a variety of industries. The selected candidate will work closely with Dean Dorton team members and client stakeholders to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This role is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, improving financial operations, and advising executive leadership on key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability
  Provide insights on growth opportunities, profitability, and risk management
  Support long-term planning, including scenario modeling and forecasting

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts
  Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations

• Accounting, Reporting and Compliance
  Oversee preparation and review of financial statements
  Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards
  Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and financial processes
  Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows
  Collaborate with accounting and operations teams on budget and efficiency strategies

• Stakeholder Communication
  Present financial insights to leadership, board members, or investors
  Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable guidance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior financial leader

• Exposure to various industries, including: manufacturing, construction, healthcare and distribution – a plus

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial leadership, FP&A, A&F operations oversight, financial department structuring and design, capital strategy, growth strategy

• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in corporate finance is an asset

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degrees (e.g. MBA) or certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are preferred

Compensation

$100/hour – depending on experience
This role is a 1099 independent contractor engagement and is not eligible for employee benefits. The contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes and business expenses.