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Our Fractional CFOs support your business when you need an executive-level finance professional but don't need a full-time CFO.
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Do I Need a Fractional CFO?

Your company, no matter its size or stage, can benefit from a fractional CFO. If you’re running a startup and need financial guidance to scale, expanding a business, or looking for cost-effective financial expertise, a fractional CFO is the perfect solution. They’ll work with you to optimize cash flow, improve profitability, and guide you through critical financial decisions—without the cost or commitment of hiring someone full-time.

Our team of Fractional Chief Financial Officers will support your business on a part-time basis. Depending on the circumstances, our fractional CFOs can work in the office, as virtual CFOs, or in a hybrid arrangement.

Do I Need a Fractional CFO?

Your company, no matter its size or stage, can benefit from a fractional CFO. If you’re running a startup and need financial guidance to scale, expanding a business, or looking for cost-effective financial expertise, a fractional CFO is the perfect solution. They’ll work with you to optimize cash flow, improve profitability, and guide you through critical financial decisions—without the cost or commitment of hiring someone full-time.

Our team of Fractional Chief Financial Officers will support your business on a part-time basis. Depending on the circumstances, our fractional CFOs can work in the office, as virtual CFOs, or in a hybrid arrangement.

How Can Our Team Help?

Our team has extensive experience helping businesses like yours with strategic direction, financial best practices, and navigating everything from large shifts to day-to-day operations.

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Growing Organizations

Early-stage companies thrive with smart financial management to support rapid growth, secure funding, and keep cash flow steady. A part-time CFO provides the expertise needed to build strong financial processes without the commitment of a full-time hire. This solution helps business owners stay focused on growing their vision while maintaining control over their financial health.

Significant Transitions

Companies often face significant transitions throughout their lifecycle, such as periods of rapid growth, downsizing, mergers, acquisitions, or ownership changes. These pivotal moments are opportunities to strengthen your financial health and optimize your cash management strategies. A fractional CFO can be an invaluable asset, providing the necessary financial expertise and experience to help your finance department seize these opportunities and tackle challenges, ensuring your business thrives through every stage of its journey.

Specialized Expertise

When companies face unique financial challenges or embark on complex projects that fall outside the scope of their everyday operations, they often require strong financial leadership to navigate these situations effectively. A part-time CFO can serve as the outside expert who provides both subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to make the best decisions related to your financial strategy.

Ad Hoc Advisory

On-demand expertise provides a responsive approach that allows companies to tap into high-level financial leadership whenever they need it, without the overhead of a full-time CFO. The immediacy and reliability of an outsourced CFO's guidance gives organizations confidence to pursue lofty goals knowing they are supported by expert finance professionals when needed.

How to Engage a CFO

Step 1

Review CFOs

We first match you with CFOs from inside the firm and part of our extended network that match the criteria needed by your organization.

Step 2

Speak with CFOs

Of the CFOs we recommend, you choose who you would like to speak with. There is no limit to the amount of conversations you can have before you find the right fit.

Step 3

Engage CFO

Once you have found your CFO, it's time to get the onboarding process started. We help you develop a plan to manage a smooth transition.

How to Engage a CFO

Step 1

Review CFOs

We first match you with CFOs from inside the firm and part of our extended network that match the criteria needed by your organization.

Step 2

Speak with CFOs

Of the CFOs we recommend, you choose who you would like to speak with. There is no limit to the amount of conversations you can have before you find the right fit.

Step 3

Engage CFO

Once you have found your CFO, it's time to get the onboarding process started. We help you develop a plan to manage a smooth transition.

How to Engage a CFO

Step 1

Review CFOs

We first match you with a CFO who has a background supporting companies just like yours and in similar circumstances.

Step 2

Speak with CFOs

Of the CFOs we recommend, you choose who you would like to speak with. There is no limit to the amount of conversations you can have before you find the right fit.

Step 3

Engage CFO

Once you have found your CFO and you are comfortable with the scope of the engagement, we start working as soon as needed and on a schedule that fits your requirements.

How to Engage a CFO

Step 1

Review CFOs

We first match you with a CFO who has a background supporting companies just like yours and in similar circumstances.

Step 2

Speak with CFOs

Of the CFOs we recommend, you choose who you would like to speak with. There is no limit to the amount of conversations you can have before you find the right fit.

Step 3

Engage CFO

Once you have found your CFO and you are comfortable with the scope of the engagement, we start working as soon as needed and on a schedule that fits your requirements.

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Chuck
Dunlap
35
+ Years of Experience
35
 Experience
CFO Partner
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Chuck
Chuck has served international and domestic firms during significant change initiatives. Chuck has served numerous private equity owned firms pre and post transaction and managed varied stakeholder interests. Financial sponsors trust Chuck to obtain a stable, successful re-engineered enterprise with maximum value creation. During his career, he has led transactional closings and executions in excess of $1 Billion.
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Beatty
D’Alessandro
30
+ Years of Experience
30
 Experience
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Beatty
Beatty D'Alessandro is an experienced executive and mentor with over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, technology, manufacturing, operations and strategic planning. Beatty served as the CFO for Univar Solutions and Graybar Electric, both Fortune 500 companies. He currently serves as Executive in Residence for Georgia State University's graduate finance program. His success in managing complex financial and operational challenges has made him a sought after resource for owners and investors globally. As an advisor, Beatty is deployed into organizations to rationalize and improve upon complex challenges throughout the company. As Executive in Residence at Georgia State University’s graduate finance program, Beatty is able to fulfill his passion for mentoring and supporting the next generation of business leaders.
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Borne
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+ Years of Experience
30
 Experience
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Darrell is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of success in strategic financial management, corporate turnarounds, and driving growth through acquisitions. Darrell led as CFO for Shionogi Pharma in the U.S., driving revenue growth 500% over his 8 year tenure through 5 acquisitions and operational efficiencies. With his strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership skills, Darrell has consistently delivered results and positioned companies for long-term success.
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Ed
Schultz
40
+ Years of Experience
40
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Ed
Ed is a Senior Financial Executive (Harvard MBA, CPA) with a demonstrated ability to drive success in various industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, technology, distribution, and services. Ed has worked with a diverse range of companies, from multinational corporations, including Fortune 100 and SEC/IPO firms, to mid-sized and smaller companies backed by private owners, private equity, and venture capital investors.
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Doug
Hooper
25
+ Years of Experience
25
 Experience
CFO Partner
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Doug
Doug is a seasoned Senior Operations and Finance Executive with over two decades of experience serving as Chief Financial Officer in diverse industries, including telecommunications, manufacturing, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, education, e-learning SaaS, and software development. As a change agent, Doug excels in integrating finance, operations, business metrics, and processes to drive strategic decision-making and enhance financial and business performance.
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Steven
Russell
30
+ Years of Experience
30
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Steven
Steve is an accomplished CFO and General Manager with a proven track record of success in re-engineering, raising capital, liquidity events, and turnarounds. His strong strategic and analytical skills have enabled him to accelerate growth, improve profitability, maximize cash flow, and drive improvements throughout the organizations he has led. With significant experience in private equity, capital raising, and valuation, Steve has served as CFO for numerous PE- and VC-backed companies.
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Business helped since 2010
“McCracken provided a high-quality solution on short order. If ever I had a question, Mike was always a phone call away, patiently guiding us through the process. When I’m in need of reliable finance talent in the future, I will call these guys.”
Michael Eitler
EVP & GM Eastern Division
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“I've been sending referrals to McCracken for many years, and continue to recommend their capabilities...Whether the need is a highly experienced interim or permanent CFO or controller, leadership development services, or an IT transformation, they have always been able to provide immediate high-quality results.”
Don Bravaldo
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“I've worked with Mike several times to identify quality finance talent. Working with McCracken has been a pleasure and I highly recommend them to others looking for any kind of support in their finance function.”
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CEO & Founder
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours does a fractional CFO work?

Our Fractional CFOs usually work between 2-20 hours a week, but the work schedule is very flexible, subject to your company's needs. Many times a company will call on a Fractional CFO several times a month whenever they need guidance. Other times, the Fractional CFO will spend a set amount of time every week working with the company on a wide variety of challenges.

What if I don't know how often I need the fractional CFO?

Fractional CFOs are used to working flexibly and on demand. This means that you may need them close to full-time for a few weeks before converting to a low number of hours for ongoing guidance. Your business may not need the full-time support of a CFO, but having fractional guidance to support your controller and advise your CEO can be an invaluable asset in creating company strategy.

When does a startup need a fractional CFO?

A startup or small business can benefit from the council of a seasoned industry CFO from day one, but realistically the startup won't have demands on their finance and accounting function that warrant the involvement of a CFO until they've raised seed capital. Preparing for future rounds of funding is just one of the many areas in which a fractional CFO can add value to a startup.

What to look for in a fractional CFO?

A Fortune 500 CFO may not be the best fit in a startup environment. Similarly, a fractional CFO with a background in telecommunications is unlikely to have the expertise needed in a healthcare organization. A CPA can be a great credential to find in a CFO, but not every company will need a CFO with a heavy background in accounting. Circumstances vary for each company depending on the stage and specific needs of the organization.

Do your fractional CFOs provide financial reporting?

Yes, we believe there is a huge benefit to financial clarity. Your Fractional CFO can assist your leadership team with anything you may need from strategic planning to financial reports. We will work with you to identify the key metrics and improve your bottom line.

What should a fractional CFO do at a company?

A fractional CFO's involvement depends greatly on the stage and current needs of the organization. In smaller companies, the fractional CFO may personally take on a broad set of responsibilities, including managing the books, negotiating contracts, and more. In a larger company, the fractional CFO may oversee and guide the controller who manages the accounting processes as well as other leaders in the finance function.

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