A CFO provides strategic leadership to help organizations meet their financial goals. Learn more about a CFO’s responsibilities and how to hire a CFO.
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What is a Fractional CFO?
Hiring a full-time CFO can be a huge undertaking, involving both a lengthy recruitment process and a substantial strain on your company’s budget. For businesses requiring expert financial guidance, particularly during transitional phases like funding rounds or IPO preparation, hiring a fractional CFO is often the optimal solution. A fractional CFO (chief financial officer) is a seasoned professional who provides expert financial leadership to organizations on a part-time or contract basis. Often one or two other organizations at once, they deliver customized services to meet the unique needs of each client.What does a Fractional CFO do?
Just like full-time CFOs, fractional CFOs can:
Financial process optimization
Streamline processes—like accounting and expense tracking—to make them more efficient as the organization grows or navigates major changes.
Budgeting & forecasting
Use market research and data analysis to develop detailed budgets, set financial milestones, and meet that bottom line.
Financial reporting
Develop robust KPI tracking and reporting systems that provide clear insights into a company’s financial health and reveal areas for improvement.
Tax strategy
Oversee accounting teams and identify overlooked tax benefits to maximize refunds.
Growth planning
Collaborate with executives to align on major business goals and drive strategic decision-making.
Cash flow management
Manage working capital and identify important investment opportunities for future stability.
Capital-raising
Find promising funding sources and build investor relationships to secure capital.
Vendor management
Manage vendor contracts and negotiate competitive rates to save money wherever possible.
Systems implementation
Seamlessly implement new financial tools to automate tasks and keep business running smoothly.
Mergers & acquisitions guidance
Provide much-needed leadership during times of transition, helping to spot potential risks and jump on key opportunities.
Regulatory compliance
Stay on top of ever-changing financial regulations to ensure compliance and prevent paying penalties.
Team development
Mentor and train finance teams to boost productivity and create a culture of continuous learning.
The benefits of hiring a Fractional CFO
Business finances can change in a fraction of a second. In such a fast-paced industry, fractional CFOs provide an accessible, on-demand leadership solution for organizations looking to quickly adapt.
Cost Savings
Access high-level financial leadership at a fraction of the cost of full-time executives, so you can put more money towards growing your business.
Diverse Experience
Fractional CFOs come with a broad range of experience from working with companies across industries and verticals. And they’re ready to apply that experience to new challenges and opportunities.
Flexibility
Let your fractional CFO know exactly what you need, and bring them on board to start working right away. Looking for different services as your company evolves? Scale services up or down based on your seasonal changes or specific projects.
Fresh perspectives
Get unbiased and objective insights to pinpoint risks and opportunities internal leaders might miss.
How to hire a Fractional CFO
No more juggling job boards and sorting through unqualified applicants. Hiring a fractional CFO is easy with Go Fractional.
Here’s how it works:
Set your goals
Specify the type of candidate you need, including their industry experience, skills, and availability.
Find your match
Search our curated network of thoroughly vetted CFOs. Don’t worry, we’ve already put them through a rigorous screening process to make sure they meet the highest standards.
Hash out the details
Set up an interview or discussion with your top candidates to go over the details and ensure it’s a good fit.
Draft the proposal
We’ll take it from here. Once everyone is on board, Go Fractional will craft a detailed proposal for your fractional CFO, giving you and your stakeholders an opportunity to review it thoroughly.
Get started
Once you’ve reviewed and approved the proposal, we’ll send the contracts. And your fractional CFO can get to work.
We’ve helped hundreds of organizations Go Fractional
I worked with a Fractional Engineer to bring my MAD landscape project to life - we were able to brainstorm, design, and ultimately ship something great. To work with a trusted engineer brought confidence to the project, and positioned FirstMark to be able to scale this project in the future and into other verticals. I would highly recommend working with them if you need fractional talent.
Matt Turck
PartnerFirstMarkGo Fractional provided Mockingbird with a founder-level engineering leader that helped us out of a huge amount of tech debt, streamlining and modernizing our entire e-commerce stack
Ross Berger
VP of OperationsMockingbirdWorking with Go Fractional has been an absolute pleasure. They connected us with high-quality engineering leaders and filled the role within just 12 days of our first call. After six weeks of fractional work, he joined as our permanent VP of Engineering. Go Fractional’s speed and partnership significantly boosted our team’s productivity, and we are thrilled to have filled the position seamlessly without any gaps.
Victoria Ashton
Vice President of PeopleLobGo Fractional provided a detailed audit of our tech stack with a prioritized list of recommendations while redesigning and launching our app to a new single codebase across all platforms
Nick Kenner
CEO & FounderJust SaladHiring a fractional Head of Data Science has been transformative for our company. At just 50% of the cost of a full-time data scientist, we secured a seasoned data leader with over 12 years of experience in top startups. This strategic move has significantly enhanced our data strategy and execution. The expert leadership has instilled confidence in our data capabilities, driving measurable results for our business.
Khadija Ali
Head of Product#paidWorking with a Fractional COO was a great way to level up our operations, guide our existing team, and overall run things in a more streamlined way. We were lucky to work with someone who had seen and built the things we needed to do before, and brought a wealth of knowledge to where we wanted to go.
David Booth
CEOOnDeckPartnering with Go Fractional allowed Enertiv to bring on Nate Wylie as a fractional Head of Talent streamlining the recruitment process - saving us time and cost. Nate implemented a state-of-the-art ATS, developed customized interview kits and scorecards, and reduced the time-to-fill our roles. This swift process successfully placed top-tier talent, including a Solutions Engineer, a Growth Marketer, and an Onboarding Manager. If you’re a business looking to scale rapidly with elite talent - I strongly recommend you check out Go Fractional.
Connell McGill
Founder & CEOEnertivHiring an executive team is critical to get right. Eric as a Fractional Operator played a key role in helping me screen, interview, and generally think through building out our executive team at ChartHop. He brought an outside perspective from someone that has done it before, and I benefited from the additional horsepower.
Ian White
Founder & CEOChartHopIn just 5 months, working only 1 to 2 days a week, Matt Spangler made a significant impact at the Uniswap Foundation. He led customer research and crafted the foundation’s first-ever brand and marketing strategy. He designed the initial 2024 marketing budget, conducted a successful Marketing Director hiring search sourced from his network. Matt also launched an email marketing campaign strategy that achieved outstanding results, producing open and click rates +15% over the standard in our industry.
Raffi Sapire
COOUniswap FoundationWe had a never-ending backlog of tickets and engineers to hire. We were able to go Fractional and started knocking out tickets immediately
Chris Polk
VP of EngineeringPolyworkI worked with a Fractional Engineer to bring my MAD landscape project to life - we were able to brainstorm, design, and ultimately ship something great. To work with a trusted engineer brought confidence to the project, and positioned FirstMark to be able to scale this project in the future and into other verticals. I would highly recommend working with them if you need fractional talent.
Matt Turck
PartnerFirstMarkGo Fractional provided Mockingbird with a founder-level engineering leader that helped us out of a huge amount of tech debt, streamlining and modernizing our entire e-commerce stack
Ross Berger
VP of OperationsMockingbirdWorking with Go Fractional has been an absolute pleasure. They connected us with high-quality engineering leaders and filled the role within just 12 days of our first call. After six weeks of fractional work, he joined as our permanent VP of Engineering. Go Fractional’s speed and partnership significantly boosted our team’s productivity, and we are thrilled to have filled the position seamlessly without any gaps.
Victoria Ashton
Vice President of PeopleLobGo Fractional provided a detailed audit of our tech stack with a prioritized list of recommendations while redesigning and launching our app to a new single codebase across all platforms
Nick Kenner
CEO & FounderJust SaladHiring a fractional Head of Data Science has been transformative for our company. At just 50% of the cost of a full-time data scientist, we secured a seasoned data leader with over 12 years of experience in top startups. This strategic move has significantly enhanced our data strategy and execution. The expert leadership has instilled confidence in our data capabilities, driving measurable results for our business.
Khadija Ali
Head of Product#paidWorking with a Fractional COO was a great way to level up our operations, guide our existing team, and overall run things in a more streamlined way. We were lucky to work with someone who had seen and built the things we needed to do before, and brought a wealth of knowledge to where we wanted to go.
David Booth
CEOOnDeckPartnering with Go Fractional allowed Enertiv to bring on Nate Wylie as a fractional Head of Talent streamlining the recruitment process - saving us time and cost. Nate implemented a state-of-the-art ATS, developed customized interview kits and scorecards, and reduced the time-to-fill our roles. This swift process successfully placed top-tier talent, including a Solutions Engineer, a Growth Marketer, and an Onboarding Manager. If you’re a business looking to scale rapidly with elite talent - I strongly recommend you check out Go Fractional.
Connell McGill
Founder & CEOEnertivHiring an executive team is critical to get right. Eric as a Fractional Operator played a key role in helping me screen, interview, and generally think through building out our executive team at ChartHop. He brought an outside perspective from someone that has done it before, and I benefited from the additional horsepower.
Ian White
Founder & CEOChartHopIn just 5 months, working only 1 to 2 days a week, Matt Spangler made a significant impact at the Uniswap Foundation. He led customer research and crafted the foundation’s first-ever brand and marketing strategy. He designed the initial 2024 marketing budget, conducted a successful Marketing Director hiring search sourced from his network. Matt also launched an email marketing campaign strategy that achieved outstanding results, producing open and click rates +15% over the standard in our industry.
Raffi Sapire
COOUniswap FoundationWe had a never-ending backlog of tickets and engineers to hire. We were able to go Fractional and started knocking out tickets immediately
Chris Polk
VP of EngineeringPolyworkWhat’s the difference between a fractional CFO vs. full-time CFO?
Fractional CFOs and full-time CFO provide similar services, but there’s a big difference in how they deliver those services and engage with each organization.
Specifically, here are the key points separating full-time and fractional CFOs:
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Agency
Scheduling
Fractional CFOs generally work on a part-time or contract basis
Full-time CFOs work solely with one organization as internal executives
Cost
Fractional CFOs can be hired at a much lower cost
Full-time CFOs are paid with salary, benefits, and bonuses
Hiring Process
Fractional CFOs can be hired in just days
Sourcing and hiring a new full-time CFO can take months or even longer
Accessibility
Fractional CFOs can work with multiple organizations at a time and quickly step into their roles as needed
Full-time CFOs may need to be wooed from a hot job market or poached from a competitor
Flexibility
Fractional CFOs can scale their involvement for each organization’s needs
Full-time CFOs are hired to provide constant oversight and management, even when it may not be needed
When to hire a Fractional CFO
Whether you’re still building your business from scratch or looking to optimize some outdated workflows, there are many reasons to hire a fractional CFO for your organization.
Tell us if any of these sound familiar:
Budget Limits
You need financial leadership but don’t have the budget for a full-time hire.
Temporary Need
You’re seeking financial guidance for a brief or temporary period of time.
Board Support
Your board of directors needs support with financial decision-making and growth planning.
Special Projects
You want expert help with a specific initiative, like cash flow management or budgeting.
Market Entry
You’re entering a new market and need an experienced professional to help you plan this move
Global Expansion
You’re expanding internationally and need help navigating new accounting and compliance requirements.
Audit Prep
You’re being audited and need a financial leader to handle the nitty gritty details and communicate with auditors.
Fundraising Help
You’re raising equity capital and need help building relationships with the right investors.
Capital Allocation
You received a major investment and need an expert to help allocate the funds and drive returns.
IPO Readiness
You’re contemplating going public within the next 12-18 months and need someone to guide your team through the process.
Fast Growth
You’re growing rapidly and need to outsource financial planning and analysis to keep up.
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Further Reading
What is a CFO? Why Your Business Needs an Interim CFO + The Easiest Way To Hire One Find out how an Interim CFO can stabilize your finances, drive growth, and guide your business through transitions. Learn when to hire one and how fractional CFOs can work as effective interim CFOs.
Why Hire a CFO + How to Find the Best Candidate Discover why you should hire a CFO, steps to help you find the perfect candidate, and a few challenges you may face. Also, explore the easiest way to hire a CFO.
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