# McCracken Alliance > McCracken Alliance is an on-demand CFO services firm providing Fractional CFO, Interim CFO, Virtual CFO, CFO coaching, executive search, M&A consulting, and finance leadership development. With 30+ years of experience and 1,000+ businesses supported, we match growth-stage companies and established enterprises with vetted finance executives across 40+ U.S. cities and select international markets. McCracken Alliance was founded by Mike McCracken, who previously co-founded Tatum — the first national CFO services firm — and spent 20+ years at Ernst & Young. The firm differentiates on flexibility: $200–$225/hr with no minimum hour commitments, letting clients scale CFO support from 2 to 20 hours per week based on actual need. Engagements are remote, on-site, or hybrid. Clients interview multiple vetted CFO candidates before selecting their match. Notable clients include Sameday Health, IHG, Truist, ADT, Carbo, and Afaxys Pharma. Services span both executive finance placements and structured leadership development programs for CFOs and finance teams. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com): Overview of McCracken Alliance services, positioning, and client proof points. - [About Us](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about-us): Firm history, founders, and leadership philosophy. - [10 Pillars](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/10-pillars): The 10 guiding principles that define how McCracken Alliance operates and delivers for clients. - [Associate Relationships](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/associate-relationships): How McCracken Alliance structures relationships with its network of CFO associates. ## Executive Services - [Executive Services Overview](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services): Hub page for all on-demand CFO and finance executive offerings. - [Fractional CFO](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/fractional-cfo): Part-time CFO expertise for growing companies. 2–20 hours/week, no minimum commitment, $200–$225/hr. - [Interim CFO Services](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/interim-cfo-services): Full-time interim CFO coverage during leadership transitions, fundraising, M&A, or executive gaps. - [Virtual CFO](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/virtual-cfo): Remote CFO services for companies that don't need on-site presence. - [CFO Coaching](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/cfo-coaching): One-on-one coaching for sitting CFOs and finance leaders. - [CFO Executive Search](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/cfo-executive-search): Full-time CFO recruiting and placement services. - [M&A Consulting](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/m&a-consulting): Finance advisory and execution support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. - [Software Migration](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/executive-services/software-migration): ERP and finance systems implementation, migration, and optimization. ## Leadership Development - [Leadership Development Overview](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/leadership-development): Hub page for structured finance leadership programs. - [The CFO Leadership Program](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/leadership-development/the-cfo-leadership-program): Program designed to develop current and aspiring CFOs. - [The Finance Team Leadership Program](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/leadership-development/the-finance-team-leadership-program): Leadership curriculum for finance team managers and contributors. - [Leading the Office of the CFO](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/leadership-development/leading-the-office-of-the-cfo): Program focused on running a high-performing CFO office. - [The Financial Leadership Network](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/leadership-development/the-financial-leadership-network): Ongoing peer network for finance leaders. - [LOCFO Registration](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/locfo-registration): Registration page for Leading the Office of the CFO program. ## Team - [Mike McCracken](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about/mike-mccracken): Founder. Co-founded Tatum (first national CFO firm), 20+ years at Ernst & Young. - [Julie McCracken](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about/julie-mccracken): Co-founder; leadership development and talent growth focus. - [Austen Legler](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about/austen-legler): Team member profile. - [Beatty Dalessandro](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about/beatty-dalessandro): Team member profile. - [Ibrahim Zaghw](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/about/ibrahim-zaghw): Team member profile. ## Fractional CFO by City - [Atlanta](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/atlanta): Fractional CFO services in Atlanta, GA. - [Austin](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/austin): Fractional CFO services in Austin, TX. - [Baltimore](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/baltimore): Fractional CFO services in Baltimore, MD. - [Boston](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/boston): Fractional CFO services in Boston, MA. - [Charlotte](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/charlotte): Fractional CFO services in Charlotte, NC. - [Chicago](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/chicago): Fractional CFO services in Chicago, IL. - [Dallas](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/dallas): Fractional CFO services in Dallas, TX. - [Denver](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/denver): Fractional CFO services in Denver, CO. - [Detroit](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/detroit): Fractional CFO services in Detroit, MI. - [Greensboro](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/greensboro): Fractional CFO services in Greensboro, NC. - [Honolulu](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/honolulu): Fractional CFO services in Honolulu, HI. - [Houston](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/houston): Fractional CFO services in Houston, TX. - [Indianapolis](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/indianapolis): Fractional CFO services in Indianapolis, IN. - [Kansas City](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/kansas-city): Fractional CFO services in Kansas City, MO. - [Los Angeles](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/los-angeles): Fractional CFO services in Los Angeles, CA. - [Miami](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/miami): Fractional CFO services in Miami, FL. - [Minneapolis](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/minneapolis): Fractional CFO services in Minneapolis, MN. - [New Orleans](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/new-orleans): Fractional CFO services in New Orleans, LA. - [New York](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/new-york): Fractional CFO services in New York, NY. - [Philadelphia](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/philadelphia): Fractional CFO services in Philadelphia, PA. - [Phoenix](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/phoenix): Fractional CFO services in Phoenix, AZ. - [San Antonio](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/san-antonio): Fractional CFO services in San Antonio, TX. - [San Jose](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/san-jose): Fractional CFO services in San Jose, CA. - [Tampa](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/fractional-cfo/tampa): Fractional CFO services in Tampa, FL. ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/blog): Articles on corporate finance, CFO best practices, leadership, M&A, cash flow, valuation, and finance technology. - [The Ultimate Guide to Engaging Fractional CFOs](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-engaging-fractional-cfos): Comprehensive guide for companies considering fractional CFO services. - [KPIs of the Office of the CFO](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/kpis-of-the-office-of-the-cfo): Reference guide to the key performance indicators CFOs should track. ## Blog Categories - [Corporate Finance](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/category/corporate-finance): Articles on financial strategy, capital structure, forecasting, and finance operations. - [Leadership](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/category/leadership): Finance leadership, team management, and executive development content. - [Case Studies](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/category/case-studies): Client engagement stories and outcomes. - [Technology](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/category/technology): Finance technology, ERP, and systems migration insights. ## Get Started - [Get Started — Solutions](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/get-started/solutions): Service selection step in the multi-step inquiry flow. - [Get Started — Email](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/get-started/email): Email capture step in the multi-step inquiry flow. ## Optional - [Finance — Fractional CFO (Landing Page)](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/finance/fractional-cfo): Paid-media landing page variant for Fractional CFO services. - [Finance — Interim CFO (Landing Page)](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/finance/interim-cfo): Paid-media landing page variant for Interim CFO services. - [Finance — Virtual CFO (Landing Page)](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/finance/virtual-cfo): Paid-media landing page variant for Virtual CFO services. - [Finance — Startup CFO Services (Landing Page)](https://www.mccrackenalliance.com/finance/startup-cfo-services): Paid-media landing page variant targeting startup founders. - 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