Fractional Chief Financial Officer (Part-Time)

Fractional Chief Financial Officer (Part-Time)

CEFO Advisors is seeking a Part-Time Fractional CFO to join our growing advisory team. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working with small to mid-sized organizations, values variety in their work, and is interested in continuing to learn and grow in a collaborative, client-facing environment. With more than a decade of leadership in outsourced financial advisory services, CEFO Advisors partners with organizations across multiple industries to provide strategic financial guidance, operational insight, and forward-looking solutions. This position offers a flexible, hybrid schedule, combining remote work with time in our Saratoga Springs office and at client locations as needed.

The Role:

As a Part-Time Fractional CFO, you will partner directly with business owners, delivering strategic financial insights and managing high-impact projects from forecasting and systems implementation to M&A support and team development. You'll be a key player in driving growth, solving problems, and building better financial futures for our clients.

You will work alongside an experienced team in a collaborative environment that encourages thoughtful problem-solving, exposure to new challenges, and continuous professional development.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 10 years of related experience in an accounting or financial management role (e.g., Senior Accounting Manager, Controller, Director of Finance/Accounting, CFO)
• Strong client-facing and advisory background
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic advisory environment
• Deep understanding of GAAP, ERP systems, financial reporting, and financial strategy
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage products, or similar platforms. The ability to quickly learn and understand client systems is necessary. Experience with new system implementation is a plus.
• Strong technology skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• A reliable, detail-obsessed, team-oriented professional
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different clients and industries
• Confidentiality and promptness are of utmost importance

Preferred/Plus Experience:

• Nonprofit financial experience
• Prior CPA firm experience
• CPA, MBA, or CMA a plus!
• Contracting and/or manufacturing industry experience
• Mix of public accounting and private company experience preferred, but not critical.

Please note: Candidates must be based within approximately 60 miles of Albany, NY and able to travel to our office and client sites as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with incentive and commission opportunities
• Flexible, part-time hybrid schedule (20 hours per week)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base across industries
• Newly renovated, dog-friendly office in Saratoga Springs, NY

CEFO Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement based on their qualifications and merit.

This position requires the completion of a background check due to state and federal compliance requirements.