Tell us what your business needs – our team reviews your request and introduces experienced fractional CFOs who know your industry, usually within hours. Compare a few, choose the right fit, and pay their rate – we add no markup.
In short
US Fractional CFO Alliance matches businesses with vetted fractional CFOs: senior finance leaders who guide forecasting, cash flow, capital raising and strategic planning on a part-time basis. Our team reviews every request and every match before introducing CFOs with relevant industry experience, usually within hours. One-time advisory starts at $750 and ongoing engagements at $2,500 per month, paid directly to the CFO. Our introduction service is free for businesses – you work directly with your CFO, with no commissions, markups or intermediary fees.
Answer four short questions about your goals, industry and company size. It takes about two minutes – no cost, no obligation.
Our team reviews every suggested match and introduces you by email to CFOs who know your industry, usually within hours.
Speak with as many or as few from your shortlist as you like. Agree scope and rate directly. Hire only if it feels right.
Why our matches work
Our system helps us move fast, but you’re never just a step in a process. A person on our team looks at what you need and stands behind every introduction.
Every CFO is personally reviewed and approved before their profile goes live – through a structured assessment, a one-on-one conversation, or both. We check stated experience against public sources and verify licenses where records are available.
Our system suggests CFOs based on your industry, size and needs, then a person on our team reviews each match before any introduction is sent. We check experience, fit and availability, so you get a short list that makes sense for your situation, not just whoever is free.
We review every request before we match it. We check that each request looks like it comes from a real company and a real person, and that the need is clear. Free email domains are blocked and every request must be confirmed by email link.
We don’t run formal background checks. Please check references and do your own due diligence before you hire.
Every member is personally reviewed and approved by our team. A small sample below – browse the full directory to see everyone.
25+ years CPA focusing on fractional CFO services for small businesses in various industries. My firm as a team can provide fractional CFO, controller, bookkeeping, tax and project services. We are also a very technology savvy group that can assist with custom database development, custom financial modeling and forecasting tools. Our approach is to meet with you to assess financial related pain points and opportunities and to improve them with a custom engagement to suit your needs.
I help growing businesses see clearly with advisory, accounting, tax, and transaction services that turn financial complexity into competitive advantage. I have spent 15+ years working inside businesses ranging from startups to $300M organizations, including within a major corporate health venture programme where I advised health tech companies on financial strategy and growth.
I am currently an accounting and finance professional consultant with over 30 years of experience in many industries, including 21 years as a CFO. My career includes experience with many software platforms, evaluating and transforming accounting teams, and improving operations. I have spent the last 7 years as a lead CFO Advisory for firms seeking VC/PE and Institutional funding for commercial construction development projects - providing detailed 10 year monthly pro forma models.
Former W-2 CFO of healthcare consulting firm and academic, current Fraction CFO for Mission-Driven, For-Profit Companies ($1m - $20m revenue)
Fractional CFO for founder-led commercial real estate owners and property management companies. I build the cash and scenario tools, prepare portfolios for lender and investor scrutiny, and own the financial judgment behind major capital decisions. Before CRE FO, I spent 15+ years in CRE finance, starting in audit and diligence at Big 4 and regional firms, then as CFO of institutional platforms and family offices. I'm a New York CPA who works hands-on with owners running multi-entity structures.
You pay your CFO directly, at their rate. We add nothing on top.
A focused project, e.g. a financial model, budget review or fundraising prep
$750+
Regular strategic finance leadership, a set number of days each month
$2,500+ /mo
Fundraising, M&A, turnaround or interim CFO work
$7,000+ /mo
Ad hoc advice and reviews
$150–$250+ /hr
Typical starting rates – each CFO quotes their own price based on scope and seniority.
Staffing agencies typically add 25–60%* to a contractor's pay rate, and fractional CFO firms can keep up to 50% of what clients pay.**
Here, you pay your CFO directly – we add nothing on top.
* The Resource Company, Average Staffing Agency Markup 2026 Report (contract staffing).
** Based on US Fractional CFO Alliance interviews with fractional finance professionals.
No commissions or markups – you pay your CFO directly, at their rate.
| What we are | A US network of independent, vetted finance leaders – not an agency or consulting firm |
|---|---|
| Who provides the service | Independent member CFOs; the Alliance reviews requests and makes introductions |
| Fees charged by the Alliance | None. Introductions are free – you pay your CFO directly, at their rate. |
| Typical cost | One-time advisory from $750; ongoing from $2,500/month; intensive from $7,000/month; hourly $150–$250+ |
| Time to first introduction | Usually within hours |
| How many CFOs you meet | A short list matched to your needs (up to 6). Talk to as many or as few as you like. |
| How members are vetted | Personally reviewed and approved – through a one-on-one conversation with a member of our team, a structured assessment, or both. Publicly available certifications and licenses are verified. |
All experts are independent. Final prices are quoted directly by each expert.
"Greg provided analytical support for a major development project, sharpened our financing strategy, and prepared all financial materials for the lender. The result was a successful $27 million financing."
"Michael was a key member of my team as CEO at Aludium, a €500M aluminum manufacturer. He led tax and co-led financial due diligence for our PE exit, delivering 3.5x returns with nearly zero purchase price concessions."
"I'm extremely impressed by both the speed and the quality of the service. The professionals I was introduced to were highly relevant, with strong expertise in fundraising and finance. Within just a few hours, I had scheduled meetings and received tailored proposals."
Pick your industry – it opens a 2-minute request with your industry already filled in.
We cover more – tell us about your business.
CFOs in our network lead the finance function the way a full-time CFO would – planning, capital and the numbers your leadership team relies on.
Forward-looking plans that tie strategy to execution. Your CFO builds budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario models, so decisions rest on numbers rather than gut feel.
Reliable reporting, tighter cost control and healthier margins. Your CFO improves processes and visibility into what drives performance, and prepares the business for audits or scaling.
Predictable cash and a clear capital plan. Your CFO manages working capital and liquidity, and prepares you for conversations with lenders and investors.
Models and KPIs that turn financial data into decisions. Your CFO identifies performance drivers, improves forecast accuracy and sets up reporting your leadership team will actually use.
Clear board packs, investor updates and fundraising materials. Your CFO aligns your metrics with what stakeholders expect and helps your leadership team present with confidence.
Clean books, defensible metrics and organized documentation for fundraising, M&A or exit. Your CFO guides you through due diligence and helps protect your valuation.
Growing businesses reach a point where financial complexity outgrows the team. A fractional or outsourced CFO gives you executive-level leadership – structure, clarity and disciplined financial direction – without the cost of a full-time hire.
Founder's view
Strategic financial leadership comes from experience, not just consulting expertise. Many of our CFOs are seasoned operators who have led finance teams, managed growth, raised capital and navigated real business challenges across industries.
Others bring investment banking experience – they understand how investors and lenders evaluate a business, and what it takes to demonstrate a company’s potential.
The right CFO isn’t the one with the best pitch. It’s the one who has already solved problems like yours.
Elena Skaritanov
Founder & CEO, US Fractional CFO Alliance
| Role | Fractional accountant | Fractional controller | Fractional CFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Recording transactions accurately | Close, controls and GAAP reporting | Strategy, capital and forecasting |
| Question answered | "Are the books up to date?" | "Are the numbers right, and on time?" | "What should we do next?" |
| Time horizon | Daily and weekly | Monthly and quarterly | 12–36 months ahead |
| Learn more | Outsourced accounting services | Fractional controller services | You are here |
Prefer to choose yourself?
Browse CFO profiles and request an introduction to the one that fits.
For a comprehensive overview of hiring a fractional CFO in 2027, see our Guide to Hiring a Fractional CFO
A fractional CFO is an experienced chief financial officer who works part-time for several companies. They lead forecasting, cash flow, capital raising and strategic planning – the work of a full-time CFO, scaled to what your business needs.
Ongoing fractional CFO engagements typically start at $2,500 per month, and intensive engagements at $7,000. One-time advisory projects start at $750, and hourly rates run $150–$250+. Through US Fractional CFO Alliance you pay the CFO directly, with no fees or markups added.
Common triggers: you are preparing to raise capital or take on debt, cash feels tight even though sales are growing, major decisions are made without a forecast, or a lender, investor or board asks for better reporting. A fractional CFO is also a common bridge before a full-time hire.
Through US Fractional CFO Alliance – you answer four short questions and our team introduces you to a short list of CFOs with experience in your industry, usually within hours. You can also browse profiles and request introductions to up to six CFOs yourself. You choose who to talk to. There is no cost and no obligation.
Every CFO is personally reviewed and approved before their profile goes live – through a structured assessment, a one-on-one conversation, or both. We check stated experience against public sources and verify licenses where records are available.
Our introduction service is free for businesses. The experts in our network invest in Alliance membership to be part of a vetted professional community, and that membership covers the cost of matching. You pay only your CFO, at their rate – no commissions or markups.
Firms and agencies usually add a markup or keep a share of what you pay, and assign whoever is available. Through the Alliance you see a short list of CFOs matched to your needs, talk to them directly, choose who you work with and pay only the CFO’s rate.
A fractional CFO works with you part-time on an ongoing basis. Outsourced CFO services is the broader term for any external CFO support, ongoing or project-based. An interim CFO steps in temporarily – full-time or part-time – to cover a vacancy, a leave or a transition. CFOs in our network do all three.
Typical work includes cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, KPI and board reporting, fundraising and lender preparation, pricing and margin analysis, M&A and exit readiness, and oversight of your accounting team or controller.
An accountant records transactions; a controller makes sure the numbers are accurate, on time and properly controlled; a CFO uses those numbers to plan strategy, raise capital and manage risk. If your books are not reliable yet, start with a fractional controller or outsourced accounting.
Ready to meet your CFO?
Tell us about your goals – we’ll introduce vetted fractional CFOs who know your industry.
Takes 2 minutes. Free introductions, no obligation.