Fractional CFO

Definition

A fractional CFO is a senior financial professional who works with multiple companies simultaneously, dedicating a portion of their time to each rather than serving one employer full-time. This arrangement gives small and mid-sized businesses access to executive-level financial expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. CPA firms often position fractional CFO engagements as a premium advisory tier above standard bookkeeping or tax compliance work.