Fractional CFO Advisor

HORIZON ADVISORS; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

As-needed engagements

Job summary

Beyond the Books is seeking an experienced Fractional CFO Advisor to provide strategic financial guidance and executive-level oversight for select client engagements. You will analyze complex financial information, identify risks and opportunities, and translate results into practical recommendations for CEOs, management teams, and boards.

The role offers remote, part-time, as-needed engagement with flexible hours across Pacific Time zones; strong emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and strategic

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a CFO or senior finance leader with advisory background.
• Experience presenting results to CEOs, executives, investors, or boards.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client financial results and provide profitability, cash, and cost recommendations.
• Develop executive reports, KPI dashboards, forecasts, and management summaries.
• Lead or support meetings with owners, executives, and boards to present findings.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and practical next steps based on financial results.

Skills

CFO/Fractional CFO experience

Executive reporting

Financial analysis

FP&A

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

Presentation to executives/boards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Fractional CFO Advisor

Part-Time, As Needed | Remote | Beyond the Books

About the Company

Beyond the Books is a corporate accounting services firm that provides bookkeeping, CFO services, financial analysis, and accounting support for growing businesses. Our mission is to help small businesses strengthen their financial health through accurate, dependable, and tailored accounting solutions.

Beyond the Books is a separate entity under the same leadership as Horizon Advisors. While Horizon Advisors focuses on technical accounting and financial advisory services, Beyond the Books supports the ongoing accounting and financial needs of U.S.-based clients.

We are built on high standards, ownership, and teamwork. We value professionals who communicate proactively, apply sound judgment, and consistently deliver accurate and reliable results.

Our Core Values

• Teamwork: We work as one team, valuing clarity, mutual respect, and accountability.
• Positive Attitude: We stay solution-oriented, professional, and calm under pressure.
• Integrity: We uphold accuracy, honesty, and transparency in everything we do.
• Commitment: We take ownership and follow through until results are achieved.
• Customer Experience: We build trust by delivering structured, dependable, and thoughtful service.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Fractional CFO Advisor to provide strategic financial guidance and executive-level oversight across select client engagements.

This role is ideal for a senior finance professional who enjoys analyzing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and translating financial results into clear, practical recommendations.

The right person will bring deep financial expertise, independent judgment, and strong attention to detail. They must be comfortable challenging assumptions, investigating financial trends, and presenting recommendations to CEOs, management teams, and boards.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Responsibilities

• Review Beyond the Books’ financial results and provide recommendations regarding profitability, cash management, cost control, and revenue priorities.
• Develop executive financial reports, KPI dashboards, forecasts, and management summaries.
• Review financial packages prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and presentation readiness.
• Coach team members on financial analysis, executive reporting, and communicating the business story behind the numbers.
• Recommend standardized financial processes that the accounting team can maintain.

Client-Facing Advisory Responsibilities

• Review monthly and quarterly financial statements, forecasts, and client deliverables.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, expenses, profitability, cash position, and overall financial health.
• Identify material trends, risks, anomalies, and business opportunities.
• Review budget-to-actual, month-over-month, and year-over-year performance.
• Assess cash flow projections, liquidity requirements, and potential financing needs.
• Explain financial variances and their impact on the business.
• Provide recommendations related to revenue growth, expense management, cash preservation, financing, and business performance.
• Help clients evaluate cost reductions, financing, capital raising, acquisitions, or preparation for sale.
• Lead or support financial review meetings with business owners, executives, and boards.
• Ensure financial presentations are accurate, concise, and focused on decisions and recommended actions.

Why Join Us?

• Apply your CFO-level expertise across different businesses and industries.
• Work directly with business owners, executives, and leadership.
• Focus on strategic financial analysis and decision support.
• Enjoy a remote and flexible work arrangement.
• Join a firm that values expertise, accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a CFO, Fractional CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or comparable senior finance leader.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to CEOs, executive teams, investors, or boards.
• Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, liquidity analysis, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience developing management reports, KPI dashboards, cash flow projections, and executive presentations.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to identify the business story behind financial results and recommend practical next steps.
• Excellent analytical, executive communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with privately held, small, or mid-sized companies preferred.
• Prior fractional, consulting, or professional services experience preferred.
• Availability for scheduled meetings during agreed Pacific Time business hours.

Work Arrangement

• Remote, part-time, and as-needed engagement.
• Hours will vary based on client and internal needs.