McCracken Alliance Logo

Explore the Top 2% of CFOs. For a Fraction of the Cost.

Strategic CFO support for established midsized businesses ready to improve cash flow, strengthen profitability, and build long-term enterprise value. No job posting. No long interviews. No headaches. Get matched in days, not months.

Trusted by 1,500+ companies and customers
Carbo logo in greyIHG logo in greyAfaxys pharms logo in greyTruist logo in greyADT logo greySameday health logo in grey
$250k
Full-time CFO salary you don't have to pay
Fractional engagement at a fraction of the cost
1,500+
Companies guided through every stage of growth
From first-year startup to acquisition or exit
7 Days
To get your CFO embedded — not months
Weekly or monthly cadence, live within 2 weeks

Meet Our Exclusive Partnership of CFOs

Darrell
Borne
30
+ Years of Experience
Global Pharmaceutical
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Darrell
Darrell is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of success in strategic financial management, corporate turnarounds, and driving growth through acquisitions. Darrell led as CFO for Shionogi Pharma in the U.S., driving revenue growth 500% over his 8 year tenure through 5 acquisitions and operational efficiencies. With his strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership skills, Darrell has consistently delivered results and positioned companies for long-term success.
Show more ...Show less
CFO Coaching
Corporate Development
IPO
Turnarounds
Re-engineering
Chuck
Dunlap
35
+ Years of Experience
Turnaround
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Chuck
Chuck has served international and domestic firms during significant change initiatives. Chuck has served numerous private equity owned firms pre and post transaction and managed varied stakeholder interests. Financial sponsors trust Chuck to obtain a stable, successful re-engineered enterprise with maximum value creation. During his career, he has led transactional closings and executions in excess of $1 Billion.
Show more ...Show less
Turnarounds
Private Equity
Corporate Development
Re-engineering
Mark
Bachmann
40
+ Years of Experience
IPO
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Mark
Mark served as EVP & CFO of public company Acuity Special products before leading the spinoff to Zep Inc., where he led as CFO until selling to private equity. Earlier in his career, Mark worked for Big 4 firm Deloitte before joining The Quaker Oats Company ($6 billion publicly traded Consumer Packaged Goods Company) where he held nine different financial management positions of increasing responsibility including both domestic and international assignments. Mark is an expert CFO Coach and is regularly selected as speaker at universities and professional associations regarding value creation, strategy development, leadership and Office of the CFO.
Show more ...Show less
CFO Coaching
IPO
Corporate Development
Investor Relations
SOX
Bruce
Herman
40
+ Years of Experience
Fortune 500
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Bruce
Bruce is an operationally oriented CFO and CEO with over 20 years of experience driving 2x-3x growth in Private Equity portfolio companies ranging from $40M to $500M, consistently leading them to successful exits. Currently, he serves as an Interim CFO for similar companies, leveraging his proven track record across diverse product and service industries, with a primary focus on technology. His exceptional performance led to his promotion to CEO at one company, where he assumed full P&L and strategic responsibilities.
Show more ...Show less
Restructuring
SOX
Capital Raising
Corporate Development
Amy
Youngblood
30
+ Years of Experience
Global Leadership
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Amy
Amy is an experienced global finance executive with a passion for learning and development of finance executives. Over her thirty years with The Coca-Cola Company, Amy served as Controller of Minute Maid and later CFO of Coca-Cola Company Consolidations. Later, Amy served as the Global Finance Director for Capability and Development at Coke. Amy has proven herself as an expert in her space through the design and execution of major learning initiatives for finance professionals throughout Coke’s global footprint. Now as a partner with McCracken, Amy brings her passion and vast experience to finance organizations as they strive to build first in class leadership teams.
Show more ...Show less
CFO Coaching
SOX
Investor Relations
Steven
Russell
30
+ Years of Experience
Re-Engineering
 Experience
CFO Partner
About
Steven
Steve is an accomplished CFO and General Manager with a proven track record of success in re-engineering, raising capital, liquidity events, and turnarounds. His strong strategic and analytical skills have enabled him to accelerate growth, improve profitability, maximize cash flow, and drive improvements throughout the organizations he has led. With significant experience in private equity, capital raising, and valuation, Steve has served as CFO for numerous PE- and VC-backed companies.
Show more ...Show less
Capital Raising
Corporate Development
IPO
Private Equity

See What Our Clients Say

Serving more than
40
US Cities
1500
+
Business helped since 2010
“McCracken provided a high-quality solution on short order. If ever I had a question, Mike was always a phone call away, patiently guiding us through the process. When I’m in need of reliable finance talent in the future, I will call these guys.”
Michael Eitler
EVP & GM Eastern Division
Residential Design Services
“I've been sending referrals to McCracken for many years, and continue to recommend their capabilities...Whether the need is a highly experienced interim or permanent CFO or controller, leadership development services, or an IT transformation, they have always been able to provide immediate high-quality results.”
Don Bravaldo
President
Bravaldo Capital Advisors
“I've worked with Mike several times to identify quality finance talent. Working with McCracken has been a pleasure and I highly recommend them to others looking for any kind of support in their finance function.”
Cindi Filer
CEO & Founder
Innovative Outsourcing

How Our CFOs Can Help

Cash Flow Forecasting

Gain visibility into your runway. We build forward-looking cash flow models so you can anticipate needs, avoid surprises, and make confident decisions.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

We develop agile budgets and long-term financial plans that align with your business goals and support informed decision-making at every level.

KPI Tracking & Profitability Analysis

We identify and monitor key performance metrics—then drill into margins, customer segments, and pricing to uncover growth and profit opportunities.

Investor & Board Reporting

From capital raises to board meetings, we prepare professional financial materials that highlight your company’s performance and potential.

We Plug In at the Cadence You Need.

1
Intro Consultation

We assess your stage and the gap you're trying to fill—no homework required, just an honest conversation about where you are.

2
A fractional CFO can work remotely as well as locally with benefits for each.
Meet Your Matches

We match you with a senior CFO who's guided companies through your exact stage—not someone learning on your dime.

3
Embed in Days

Cadence and capacity adjust as you grow. Pay for exactly the support you need, when you need it.

Our services are structured to cover every critical stage of digital product creation ensuring consistency, usability, and performance across touchpoints.

Try Talent Before You Hire

Talk to a CFO

Why McCracken

What You Get
Talent level
Time to Start
Trial Period
Flexible Obligation
Cost structure
Post Appointment Support
Best Fit For
A vetted freelance CFO from a large marketplace — you pick and manage them
Top 3%
Days
Hourly marketplace rate, no salary or benefits
Teams comfortable directing a freelancer themselves
A hand-matched CFO from our bench, with the firm's partners staying involved
Top 2%
Days — an intro call, then in the seat
Hourly engagement sized to need
– fully supported
Companies that want senior judgment & a firm's support
Hiring In-House
A permanent, full-time CFO on your payroll
Whatever your budget can attract
3-4 Months
$250K–$400K+ all-in
Companies that can fully use (and afford) a full-timer

Explore Fractional CFOs from Our Firm

Our CFOs are ready to serve your company immediately.
When needed, we can be on a plane tomorrow.
Talk to a CFO
Trusted by Leading
Brands and Startups
Sameday health logo in greyCarbo logo in greyIHG logo in greyAfaxys pharms logo in greyTruist logo in greyADT logo grey
Copyright © 2025 McCracken Alliance Corporation