Interim Fractional CFO Job at Robert Half (New York)

Job Description

We are looking for an Interim Fractional CFO to provide hands-on financial leadership for a growing consumer goods client. This contract-to-permanent opportunity requires a strategic finance executive who can work onsite 3-4 days per week for approximately 25-30 hours weekly while guiding both accounting and operational teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong retail, wholesale, and e-commerce expertise, along with the ability to improve financial visibility, strengthen cash management, and support scalable growth across the organization.

Job Responsibility

Lead the company's finance function by delivering executive-level oversight across accounting operations, reporting, and business performance
Manage, mentor, and support a small team of entry-level accounting professionals and operations staff to improve execution and accountability
Direct cash flow planning, capital oversight, and financial forecasting to help leadership make sound operational and strategic decisions
Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, including reconciliations, balance sheet review, and timely preparation of financial statements and flash reports
Provide strategic guidance on growth planning, profitability improvement, and financial discipline within a consumer products environment
Partner with leadership on supply chain and logistics financial planning, helping align inventory, distribution, and operational spending with business goals
Strengthen reporting processes and business systems, including effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support finance and operational needs
Analyze performance across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that support sustainable expansion

Requirements

15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including service as a CFO or senior finance executive
Background in consumer goods businesses with demonstrated knowledge of retail, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce operations
Strong command of cash flow analysis, capital management, financial reporting, and month-end and quarter-end close processes
Experience supervising accounting personnel and collaborating closely with cross-functional operations teams
Familiarity with supply chain management, logistics, and inventory-related financial planning in product-based organizations
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and broader business systems used to support finance and reporting
Ability to work onsite in New York, New York, 3-4 days per week for approximately 25-30 hours weekly
Excellent strategic advisory skills with the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations

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