Outsourced CFO

CFO Simplified; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote-friendly

Multi-client experience

Job summary

CFO Simplified is seeking a Part-Time CFO to support multiple client companies from a flexible schedule, 2–5 days per week. The role involves leading finance functions remotely with on-site visits as needed and working with mid-market firms generating $3–75M in revenue.

The ideal candidate has CFO or senior finance leadership experience in SMEs, with MBA and CPA preferred, and hands-on ability with forecasting, ERP, and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• MBA and CPA preferred; strong leadership in finance for multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Part-Time CFO services to multiple client companies.
• Develop cash flow forecasting models and multi-scenario financial plans.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and KPI tracking.
• Support strategic decisions and capital-raising activities when needed.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Cash flow

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

MBA

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Financial reporting packages

Job description

Make Changes Today that Affect Profitability Tomorrow.

PART-TIME CFO wanted for PT up to FT work

About the role -

We’re looking for a CFO in search of a new, more flexible opportunity than the typical corporate environment. In this role, the CFO (you) work between 2 and 5 days a week for multiple companies as a Part Time CFO.You will be assigned between 3-5 clients on a regular basis with the majority of the (current) work being remote. Site visits and in-person work may be necessary for some clients.

Our clients represent a variety of industries, but manufacturing, and/or service company experience necessary, CPA preferred, PE experience helpful. Must be comfortable being a part of the management team for clients that are middle market companies, $3 million to $75 million annually in revenue.

About the ideal candidate (you) -

The ideal candidate(s) have worked as a CFO for small to mid-sized companies – $3 – $75 million + in revenue for a minimum of 10 years. Past roles could have included large multi-national corporations as Finance Director, Division Controller, etc., as well as roles as CFO or VP Finance for middle market companies.

This person has a broad range of business experience that may include, but not be limited to:

• Industrial Manufacturing
• Wholesale Distribution
• Consulting/support
• Service Businesses - Engineering, architecture, medical, insurance, temp staffing,
• Multi-generation family businesses
• Private Equity
• Working Knowledge with
  • Microsoft Excel - including v-lookups, pivot tables
  • Financial Reporting Packages
  • ERP systems - QuickBooks experience helpful
• Developing Cash Flow Forecasting models
• Developing financial models with multiple scenarios

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• MBA
• CPA (preferred)

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