Fractional CFO Services
Senior Financial Leadership When It Matters Most
Organizations don’t engage a Fractional CFO to improve reporting or fine‑tune accounting processes. They engage one when they need CFO‑level judgment, accountability, and leadership—without the long‑term commitment of a full‑time executive. At Alexander CPA, we provide fractional Chief Financial Officer services to organizations navigating periods of transition, growth, capital events, or increased financial complexity. Our fractional CFO services are designed for organizations that already have leadership and operating structures in place but require senior financial leadership at the executive level.
How We Serve
We serve in a CFO‑level leadership role, embedded with the organization and partnering directly with executive leadership, boards, and capital providers. Fractional CFO engagements are role‑based rather than advisory. Our work focuses on decision‑making, execution, and outcomes, not coaching, training, or project‑based consulting. Engagement scope and duration are tailored to organizational need and may include fractional or interim CFO leadership during periods of transition or complexity.
Organizations seeking project‑based consulting, staff training, or accounting process design are better served through our Advisory & Consulting services.
Typical Engagements Include
- Serving as Fractional or Interim Chief Financial Officer
- Cash flow stabilization and short‑and medium‑term liquidity planning
- Financial strategy, forecasting, and scenario modeling
- Capital planning, debt strategy, and lender or capital‑provider relations
- Board, investor, and stakeholder reporting
- M&A readiness, due diligence support, and post‑transaction integration
- Governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk oversight
- Supporting CEOs and boards during CFO transitions or leadership gaps
When Fractional CFO Services Are the Right Fit
Fractional CFO services are most effective when organizations:
- Require senior financial leadership, not accounting support
- Face increased complexity, capital events, or stakeholder scrutiny
- Need experienced CFO‑level judgment without a permanent executive hire
- Are navigating leadership transitions or organizational inflection points
Who These Services Are Not Designed For
Fractional CFO services may not be the right fit for organizations that:
- Primarily need bookkeeping, accounting cleanup, or systems implementation
- Are seeking staff training or finance team coaching as a primary objective
- Require short‑term project consulting without executive accountability
- Are not prepared to engage at the board or executive decision‑making level
In these situations, our Advisory & Consulting services may be more appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fractional CFO services delivered remotely or on‑site?
Most engagements are delivered primarily remotely, with on‑site presence added when it materially benefits the organization (e.g., board meetings, lender negotiations, transition periods). Engagement structure is driven by need—not geography.
What is the typical engagement length?
Fractional CFO engagements typically begin with a defined initial term (often 3–6 months) and may continue on a flexible basis depending on organizational needs and outcomes.
How is a fractional CFO different from a consultant?
A fractional CFO assumes executive‑level responsibility and accountability. The role is focused on leadership, decision‑making, and outcomes—not advice, training, or deliverables alone.
Will the fractional CFO have access to bank accounts?
Access levels are determined jointly and structured with appropriate controls and safeguards. In most cases, access is view‑only unless expressly authorized by organizational leadership.
Next Step
If your organization requires CFO‑level financial leadership during a period of transition or complexity, we welcome a confidential discussion to determine whether fractional CFO services are the right fit.