Fractional CFO (Part-Time, Remote – 1099 Contractor)

Z10 Group is seeking a seasoned Fractional CFO to provide strategic financial leadership across a portfolio of operating companies in construction, logistics, facilities management, and professional services. This part-time, fully remote position is ideal for a finance executive who excels at bringing structure, clarity, and forward-looking insights to small and mid-sized organizations. The Fractional CFO will work closely with ownership, general managers, and accounting personnel—both U.S.-based and offshore—to improve financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive profitability. You will play a central role in forecasting cash flow, reviewing monthly performance, and guiding turnaround and growth initiatives. Estimated commitment: • 10–20 hours per week initially • Potential to scale to 20–25 hours per week • Schedule is flexible as long as deliverables and meeting cadences are met Minimum Requirements • U.S.-based candidates only • Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics); MBA or CPA preferred • 10+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally including multi-entity oversight • Experience supervising accountants, bookkeepers, or financial teams • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial modeling • Comfortable working as an independent contractor (1099) • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders Compensation: • $30–$60 per hour, depending on experience Key Responsibilities Portfolio-Level Financial Leadership • Oversee financial operations for multiple companies within the Z10 Group portfolio • Provide clear, strategic financial guidance to ownership and senior leadership • Support turnaround efforts by identifying drivers of cash flow, margin erosion, and operational inefficiencies Financial Reporting & Controls • Ensure timely and accurate month-end close across all entities • Review and validate financial statements prepared by accounting staff (U.S. and offshore) • Strengthen internal controls, reporting processes, and documentation standards • Align financial reporting across companies for consistency and comparability Management of Accounting Staff • Supervise and mentor U.S.-based and offshore accountants/bookkeepers • Establish expectations, workflows, and review procedures • Coordinate with the PMO to ensure tasks are completed on schedule • Provide training and coaching to raise the overall level of financial discipline Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis • Build and maintain budgets, 13-week cash forecasts, and annual projections • Perform variance analysis and create actionable recommendations • Support operational and strategic decisions using clear, data-driven insights • Build dashboards and reporting structures aligned with company KPIs Advisory & Decision Support • Answer financial questions from GMs, owners, and PMO leadership • Provide guidance on capital allocation, cash preservation, and cost management • Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, pricing, margin improvement, and risk management Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule Experience: • Financial management: 10 years (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job