CFO Simplified is a Chicago-based fractional CFO firm that has been providing Fractional CFO Services and QuickBooks bookkeeping services to an ever-growing list of clients for nearly 20 years. We work with middle-market companies, with a strong concentration in professional services organizations and mission-driven businesses.
Position
PART-TIME Fractional CFO (PT with potential to increase to FT). You will work between 2 and 4 days per week across multiple client companies as their designated part-time CFO. Typically you will be assigned 3-5 clients on a regular basis, with the majority of work performed remotely.
What Is the Job
In this role, the CFO (you) serves as a strategic advisor to owners and presidents, while also providing mentoring and guidance to existing accounting teams and management staff. This role is best suited for professionals who enjoy working fractionally across multiple organizations rather than in a single Full time operating role.
Who We Are
CFO Simplified is a Chicago-based fractional CFO firm that has been providing Fractional CFO Services and QuickBooks bookkeeping services to an ever-growing list of clients for nearly 20 years. We work with middle-market companies, with a strong concentration in professional services organizations and mission-driven businesses.
Required Experience
Candidates must have meaningful experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Professional Services companies (law firms, medical practices, architectural firms, agencies, consulting firms)
- Non-profit organizations
- Wholesale distribution
- Law firms
Note: Professional services experience is required; non-profit experience is strongly preferred.
Experience Guiding Companies With
- Profitability and cash flow improvement
- Costing, financial analytics, and performance measurement
- Strategic financial direction in partnership with ownership and executive leadership
Who We Want on Our Team
The ideal candidate has served as a CFO or senior finance leader for middle-market organizations ($20 million to $250 million+ in annual revenue) for a minimum of 10 years.
Prior roles may include CFO, VP of Finance, Finance Director, or Division Controller at middle-market or large multinational organizations. Candidates must be strong communicators, analytical thinkers, and comfortable building trusted relationships with business owners and leadership teams.
Experience working in a fractional, advisory, or consulting capacity is highly valued.
Technical and Functional Skills
- Working knowledge of financial reporting packages and ERP systems
- QuickBooks experience is helpful
- Development of cash flow forecasts
- Financial modeling with multiple scenarios
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial leaders
Education and Credentials
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business (required)
- MBA (preferred)
- CPA (preferred)
Location and Benefits
We are seeking Chicago-based candidates who are available to start right away. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include a group health plan with significant employer contribution and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
Ideal Education Background Includes:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Business
- MBA
- CPA (preferred)
- Heavy experience in the Manufacturing setting
- We are looking for Chicago based candidates who are ready to start right away, pay commensurate with experience. We have a group health plan with significant employer contribution, and a 401k plan with an employer match.
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Employment Type
Part-time
