Interim CFO & Finance Leader - Flexible Project Roles

Windham Brannon; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Windham Brannon is seeking experienced Finance Directors for interim leadership and advisory engagements across diverse industries. Engage on a project basis with flexible allocations and quarterly milestones, aligning with your expertise and availability.

As an independent contractor (1099), you control your schedule, select engagements, and collaborate with Windham Brannon to scope, contract, and bill. Roles include Interim CFO, Controller, and Financial Reporting Manager with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including public accounting.
• Experience in finance leadership roles such as CFO, Controller, SEC Reporting Manager, Internal Audit Manager.
• Strategic accounting and operations mindset with hands-on project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to manage multiple client engagements and travel.
• Willingness to travel to client sites outside home market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level interim or project-based accounting and finance resource for diverse clients.
• Lead engagements in roles such as Interim CFO, Controller, or Financial Reporting Manager.
• Design, implement, and improve close, reporting, forecasting, consolidations, and systems.
• Lead special projects: clean-up, reconciliations, cash-to-accrual conversions, audit readiness.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on project execution for client success.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical accounting solutions.
• Travel to client sites as engagement needs require.
• Carefully manage engagement scoping, billing, and resource allocation.

Skills

Finance leadership

CFO experience

Project management

Advanced Excel

Communication

Strategic thinking

Public accounting

CPA preferred

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Windham Brannon is seeking experienced Finance Directors for interim leadership and advisory engagements across diverse industries. Engage on a project basis with flexible allocations and quarterly milestones, aligning with your expertise and availability.

As an independent contractor (1099), you control your schedule, select engagements, and collaborate with Windham Brannon to scope, contract, and bill. Roles include Interim CFO, Controller, and Financial Reporting Manager with travel as needed.