Fractional CFO

A growing small business is seeking an experienced fractional CFO to bring big-company financial discipline to a smaller organisation. The role is part-time and hybrid, based in Columbus, OH, and is structured around the scope of the engagement with competitive compensation.

The CFO will work directly with ownership and leadership on cash flow visibility, forecasting, financial modelling, budgeting, and strategic decision support. Additional focus areas include pricing and profitability advice, banking and lender relationships, and improving accounting systems and financial processes. This suits a finance professional comfortable operating without a large supporting team.

• Provide strategic financial guidance directly to ownership and senior leadership
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial models
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning processes
• Review monthly financials and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
• Advise on pricing, profitability, and growth-related financial decisions
• Support banking relationships, financing needs, and lender communications
• Implement or improve accounting systems and financial processes

• Significant experience in a CFO, Controller, or senior finance advisory capacity
• Prior experience working with or advising small businesses strongly preferred
• Comfortable operating without the infrastructure of a large finance department
• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise owners and leadership directly
• CPA or MBA a plus, though practical experience and business judgement are prioritised

The hiring organisation is a growing small business based in Columbus, OH. Details are not publicly disclosed, though the business is seeking experienced fractional finance leadership to support its next phase of growth and financial discipline.