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

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

$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
Michael Eitler, EVP & GM Eastern Division, Residential Design Services
"McCracken provided a high quality solution in short order."

Only Top 2% of CFOs Pass Our Screening Process

Testimonials

“When I’m in need of reliable finance talent in the future, I will call these guys.”

Michael Eitler
EVP & GM Eastern Division, Interior Logic Group (formally Residential Design Services)

“I've been sending referrals to McCracken for many years, and continue to recommend their capabilities..."

Don Bravaldo
President, Bravaldo Capital Advisors

“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

As a startup or a company with a need for growth strategy, you need a fractional CFO who understands your challenges better than anyone else.

Try Talent Before You Hire

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

Two Weeks
Up to two weeks to try talent and evaluate fit
No Obligation
No obligation to pay or hire at the end of the two weeks
Replacement
Get an alternative candidate quickly if you’re not satisfied
Why Choose Us

Are our fractional CFO services a good fit for your business?

At every stage of your business, our CFO services are here to support you

You’re just starting out

We’ll help you lay the right foundation for business growth

  • Forecasting & budgeting
  • Business planning
  • Funding strategy
  • Structure & processes
You’re gaining traction

We’ll help you enhance and manage new business growth

  • Financial reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial strategy & fundraising
You’re scaling fast

We’ll help you accelerate and scale your business growth

  • Financial planning
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Risk management & compliance
  • Investor relations & reporting

Ready for leadership that actually drives growth?

McCracken helps you clear the financial windshield so you can lead with more visibility, control, and confidence.

Trusted by clients across North America

“I've been sending referrals to McCracken for many years, and continue to recommend their capabilities to companies undergoing transitions in their finance and IT area."

Don Bravaldo - President
Bravaldo Capital Advisors

Fractional CFO Services Built Around Your Business Goals

Strategic leadership that does the work

Your fractional CFO owns the outcome, not just the advice. From cleaning up the books to steering a critical transition, they lead the finance function with a team behind them.

  • Board and investor relations
  • Cash flow and scenario planning
  • KPI and profitability visibility
  • A finance team behind the seat
Backed by real experience
30
yrs
Strategy and Execution
Capital, raises, and deals

Get raise-ready and negotiate from strength — a CFO who's closed the round or the deal before, not one learning on yours.

  • Fundraising and investor outreach
  • Financial models and the data room
  • M&A and exit preparation
  • Terms negotiated in your favor
Growth you didn't know was on the table

A seasoned CFO sees the revenue and margin opportunities you can't from inside the business, and builds the plan to capture them.

  • Pricing and margin analysis
  • New revenue and market opportunities
  • Cost and working-capital wins
  • Measurable ROI, not overhead
Create Forward-Facing Financial Visibility For Your Company
How It Works

We Plug In at the Cadence You Need.

Built for startups to established midsized businesses ready to improve cash flow.
Not a marketplace or recruitment agency

We collaborate with companies that care about fit, consistency, and long-term performance.

01
Intro
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.

02
Match
Meet Your Matches

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

03
Start
Embed in Days

Weekly or monthly engagement, live within two weeks of signing—not the months a full-time CFO search would take.

04
Support
Scale With You

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

Why McCracken

What You Get
Talent level
Time to Start
Trial Period
Flexible Obligation
Cost structure
Post Appointment Support
Best Fit For
Freelance Marketplace
A vetted freelance CFO from a large marketplace — you pick and manage them
Varies Greatly
1-2 Weeks
Hourly marketplace rate, no salary or benefits
Teams comfortable directing a freelancer themselves
McCracken Alliance Logo
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-time executive

Frequently asked questions.

Talk to a Fractional CFO
1500+
Companies Helped
94%
Client Retention Rate
What's the difference between a fractional and an interim CFO?

A fractional CFO is ongoing, part-time finance leadership for a growing business that needs senior expertise but not a full-time hire. An interim CFO steps into a defined gap, like a departure or a transition, usually closer to full-time until things stabilize. Not sure which you need? That's exactly what the intro call is for. We'll listen to your situation and point you to the right fit, even if it turns out to be neither.

How much does a McCracken CFO cost?

Engagements are sized to what you actually need, from a few hours a week to a near full-time interim seat during a transition. You get senior CFO expertise without the full-time salary, equity, benefits, or severance of a permanent hire. We'll walk you through the structure on the intro call so there are no surprises.

What if the CFO isn't the right fit?

You meet your matched CFO before anything is locked in, and you can work together for a two-week trial with no obligation to continue. If it isn't right, we'll bring you another candidate or step back, no pressure. Because a firm stands behind the person, not a lone freelancer, you're never stuck with a single bet.

Ready for Real Finance Leadership?