Fractional Chief Financial Officer

Talantir; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Talantir seeks a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO, translating financial data into strategic insights and guiding long-term growth. The role is remote with residency in Washington State and requires 10–20 hours weekly, rising seasonally.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and board-level reporting. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership, CPA/MBA preferred, and prior CFO experience in healthcare or related

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of financial management and internal controls.
• Experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CEO’s financial thought partner with multi-year models.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Proactively manage cash flow, liquidity, and reserves.
• Provide governance and oversight of accounting activities.
• Prepare CEO/board dashboards and financial narratives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Risk management

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA/MBA/MHA preferred

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, lookups)

Financial systems

Job description

## What Does This Fractional Chief Financial Officer Role Involve?The Fractional CFO serves as a senior financial leader and strategic partner to the CEO. This role partners closely to strengthen financial performance, support data-driven decision making, and guide the organization’s long-term growth and sustainability.This position is anticipated at 10 hours per week, with seasonality adjustments up to 20 hours per week. This position is remote but requires residency in Washington State due to operational and regulatory requirements.### Responsibilities:### Strategic Financial LeadershipServe as the CEO’s primary financial thought partner, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.Advise on financial implications of strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and operational changes.Develop and maintain multi-year financial models and scenario analyses.### Financial Planning and AnalysisOversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.Lead rolling forecasts and variance analysis with clear explanations and recommendations.Ensure financial information supports timely, informed executive decision-making.### Cash Flow, Risk, and SustainabilityProactively manage and forecast cash flow, liquidity, and reserves.Identify financial, operational, and reimbursement risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.Advise on capital planning, major expenditures, and mitigating financial risk through contract analysis.### Oversight & GovernanceProvide high-level oversight of accounting functions performed by the Sr Accountant (without duplicating operational work).Ensure appropriate internal controls, financial policies, and reporting standards are in place.Support audits, external financial relationships, and stakeholders as needed.### Reporting & CommunicationPrepare concise, CEO- and board-level financial dashboards and narratives.Present financial performance and outlook to leadership and board audiences as requested.Ensure financial information is understandable, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities.Position descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended to be detailed or comprehensive in nature. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.### Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have advanced knowledge of financial management, accounting principles (GAAP), and internal controls.Must have advanced knowledge of strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.Must have advanced knowledge of cash flow management and working capital optimization.Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insightsMust possess executive-level communication and presentation skills for board, shareholders and senior leadership.Must possess advanced knowledge of financial modeling, budget development, and variance analysis.Must have excellent interpersonal and customer services skills and must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all employees and vendors.Must be able to handle highly confidential information with discretion.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including lookups and pivot tables), Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint.Must have the ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive, and courteous interactions with PNW employees and providers.### Education and Experience:### Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field8 -10 years of progressive financial leadership experience including senior-level responsibility### Preferred Requirements### CPA, MBA, MHA or equivalent advanced credentialExperience serving as a CFO or Fractional CFO within a healthcare organizationExperience with provider compensation models and productivity metrics (e.g. RVUs)This role is classified under Chief Customer Officer (CCO) (O\\*NET 11-1011.52) — view the full career profile for typical tasks, skills, and outlook.