Conexus

Fractional CFO

Conexus  •  California (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Fractional CFO

Location: Remote / Hybrid / Client-Site (as needed)

Employment Type: Contract / Fractional

Pay Rate: varies per project, some might be hourly, others might be flat weekly rates

*We are putting together a selective group of pre-screened individuals who are purely targeting Fractional CFO work and only want to do this work vs. going into a permanent role.

We are seeking a proven and adaptable finance leader to serve as a Fractional CFO supporting the clients of our advisory group. This is an ideal role for a seasoned executive who brings a strong mix of strategic finance, FP&A, and technical accounting expertise, and enjoys working across a portfolio of high-growth, investor-backed companies.

In this role, you will work directly with founders, CEOs, and private equity stakeholders to guide financial strategy, build scalable financial infrastructure, and ensure compliance with complex accounting standards. You’ll serve as a key advisor and operator—delivering hands-on leadership to clients during critical growth and transformation phases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as interim or part-time CFO for client companies, acting as their lead financial executive
  • Provide strategic finance leadership including:
    • Long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting
    • Cash flow management and capital strategy
    • Board and investor reporting
  • Guide technical accounting and financial reporting, including:
    • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
    • Lease accounting (ASC 842)
    • Business combinations (ASC 805)
    • Stock-based compensation, complex equity and debt structures
    • Multi-entity and international consolidations
  • Lead audit readiness efforts and serve as point of contact for external auditors
  • Advise on ERP selection and implementation (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Sage)
  • Oversee month-end close, internal controls, and GAAP financial reporting processes
  • Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration
  • Partner with internal and external finance teams to up-level processes and reporting infrastructure

Qualifications

  • CPA and/or MBA required
  • 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including time at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm
  • Prior success as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader in PE-backed, public, or high-growth companies
  • Proven experience in fractional, interim, or consulting-based CFO roles
  • Deep understanding of technical accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
  • Track record of building FP&A processes and tools to support operational decision-making
  • Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leadership
  • Industry exposure to SaaS, healthcare, manufacturing, or consumer products is a plus

What We Offer

  • High-impact, flexible project work across a portfolio of growth-stage clients
  • A collaborative relationship with a team of experienced CFOs, Controllers, and technical accounting experts
  • Access to exciting companies backed by private equity and venture capital firms
  • Competitive compensation based on engagement scope and contribution
Conexus

About Conexus

Conexus is a Southern California-based recruiting firm with offices in Glendale, Playa Vista, and Irvine. Our expertise and focus is recruiting for roles in Finance, Accounting, Technology, and Human Resources. We provide Executive Search, Direct Hire, and Interim Workforce solutions to Fortune 500 companies; small to mid-cap public corporations; P/E firms; P/E portfolio companies; VC-backed startups; and growing, middle-market organizations in a variety of industries. We service clients throughout Southern California, primarily in the greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego markets.

Common Finance searches:

- Chief financial officer

- Chief accounting officer

- VP / SVP of finance

- VP/ SVP of accounting

- Controller

- Treasurer

- Manager / director of finance

- Manager/ director of accounting

- Tax manager / director / VP

- Audit manager / director / VP

- AP / AR / payroll management

- CPA / MBA / MBT / CIA / CISA / CFA / CTP

Common Technology Searches:

- CTO, CIO, CISO, CDO, SVP / VP / director of technology

- Application development

- Website development

- Quality assurance testing

- Dashboard creation

- Software implementation & upgrades

- Technology implementation

- Cyber security projects

- Data analytics initiatives

- Portfolio management

- Program management

- Project management resources (business & technology)

- Business analysis & requirement gathering

- Software evaluation and selection

- Product development resourcing

Common Human Resources searches:

- CHRO

- CPO

- SVP / VP / director of human resources

- Organizational effectiveness

- Diversity, equity & inclusion

- Total rewards and recognition

- HR business partners

- Talent & learning development

- HR systems consulting

- Interim coverage: HRBP and COE expertise

- Contract recruiting

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Year Founded
2012
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