Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a rapidly growing consumer products company seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership as the organization enters its next phase of growth. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and the finance team to strengthen the companys financial infrastructure, enhance reporting and forecasting, and provide strategic and tactical guidance across the business.

Location: Atlanta, GA preferred; remote considered for the right candidate
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week
Engagement: Initial 3-month project with potential for a longer-term opportunity

Responsibilities

- Serve as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership, providing guidance around financial performance, growth initiatives, investments, and business decisions.

- Support the development of KPIs, dashboards, management reporting, and financial models.

- Provide leadership and guidance for 2027 budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.

- Assess current finance and accounting processes and recommend improvements to enhance scalability, efficiency, controls, and accountability.

- Provide year-end audit preparation guidance and support.

- Strengthen financial reporting and help establish an effective financial operating cadence.

- Provide strategic guidance around cash flow, working capital, inventory, purchasing commitments, and retailer payment cycles.

- Develop and enhance reporting across retail, direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and other sales channels.

- Support board and investor reporting and develop financial models to facilitate strategic decision-making.

- Assist with the financial considerations associated with the companys international business activities.

- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, eCommerce, Operations, and Product Development to evaluate profitability and key business drivers.

Qualifications

- Significant financial leadership experience at the CFO, Fractional CFO, VP of Finance, or comparable senior finance leadership level.

- Strong CPG / consumer products experience preferred; relevant sales and distribution experience may also be considered.

- Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, KPI development, and management reporting.

- Experience helping high-growth organizations establish and improve scalable financial processes, controls, policies, and reporting infrastructure.

- Strong understanding of cash flow, working capital, inventory, and channel profitability.

- Experience supporting executive leadership with board and investor-level reporting and financial analysis.

- Ability to operate effectively in a founder-led, entrepreneurial environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

- Experience with NetSuite, Shopify, Ramp, and/or Drivepoint is a plus but not required.

Additional Details
The initial engagement is expected to be approximately 10 hours per week for three months, with the potential to develop into a longer-term opportunity. Candidates in the Atlanta area are preferred; however, remote candidates with the appropriate background will be considered.

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