Senior Fractional CFO

Crete Professionals Alliance

CFO leading integrated finance teams at Northstar Financial Advisory for multiple client engagements. Managing financial strategies and advising on client communication and leadership.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop Northstar’s client-facing CFO function across multiple engagements
Manage, coach, and mentor CFOs and senior finance leaders serving clients
Own Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Oversee client health, delivery quality, and escalation management across the portfolio
Partner with the CEO to ensure client service is scalable, consistent, and excellent
Build repeatable processes, best practices, and accountability across the client-facing team
Own cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting
Develop KPIs and dashboards that drive decisions
Present to boards, investors, and lenders
Guide capital strategy and transaction support (M&A, financing, etc.)
Partner on tax strategy in real time
Set the standard for client communication, strategic guidance, and financial leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in accounting or finance leadership
Experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance leader
Strong modeling, forecasting, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to translate numbers into business decisions
Comfortable managing multiple clients in a fast-paced environment
CPA preferred but not required
Client-facing experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee-only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial Planning & Analysisbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisKPI developmentdashboard creationcapital strategytransaction supporttax strategymodeling

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringstrategic thinkingclient communicationleadershipaccountabilityprocess developmentpresentation skillsdecision-makingmulti-client management

Certifications

CPA