Fractional/Interim CFO

About the role

Syncopted Synergy is a boutique professional services firm based in Colorado, providing interim and fractional finance leadership to growing and transitioning organizations. This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role to provide senior financial leadership for a client during a defined transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting for the organization
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and treasury management
• KPI Development and Evaluation
• Financial modeling (FP&A) development or optimization
• Provide insight and guidance to executive leadership and board members
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Lead key projects such as system implementations, process improvements, audits, or M&A activities
• Assistance with Debt acquisition
• Contract management from a finance lens
• Lead the finance function
• Pricing evaluation
• Cap Table Management
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
• Manage vendor relationships
• Document processes and prepare for smooth hand-off

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Senior finance leadership experience with ability to influence executive decisions
• Excellent communication skills for C-level and board reporting
• Tech-savvy, proficient with finance and accounting software
• Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (required)
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 8–15+ years in senior finance leadership roles (CFO or equivalent)
• Prior interim or transitional leadership experience preferred

Engagement Details

• Contract (1099) or W2 Hourly status
• Near full-time commitment expected for interim
• Assignment typically 3–9 months
• Compensation based on experience and engagement type, average rates between $135-$165/hr.
• Benefits disclosure: In addition to hourly compensation, this position is eligible for the following:
• paid time off in accordance with Syncopated Synergy's PTO policy
• paid company holidays
• a benefits stipend to be applied toward the employee's choice of benefits
• participation in the Colorado FAMLI program

Application Details

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