Interim Fractional CFO

Assignment Summary:

The Board of Directors has asked Joseph to separate the U.S. President and finance leadership responsibilities. They are seeking a fractional CFO to lead financial operations and compliance for the U.S. business on a part-time flexible basis.

Key Objectives of the Role:

• Take ownership of the U.S. financial reporting package and monthly MD&A reporting to the global headquarters in Scotland.
• Provide financial oversight variance analysis compliance management and monthly financial commentary.
• Support HR-related functions and act as a mentor to the accounting team (Accounting Manager currently on maternity leave).
• Improve and shorten the current 12-day monthly reporting cycle.
• Oversee insurance renewals navigate 10% tariff implications and support deductions and promotions analysis.
• Assist with receivables systems and reporting improvements.
• Bring a hands-on approach and executive-level judgment to a 30-person entrepreneurial U.S. team.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience as a CFO or senior finance leader (Director/VP/Head of Finance) in a CPG or inventory-driven business.
• Excel-based reporting decks and middle-market company operations. Experience with Sage-100 is a plus.
• Strong background in financial reporting FP&A compliance inventory management and trade promotions.
• Capable of stepping into a hands-on role with limited resources and strong operational support.
• CPA or CMA highly preferred.
• Comfortable working in-office part-time in Long Island NY.
• Able to mentor and coach junior finance staff.
• Some background in IT systems accounting infrastructure or system enhancements is a plus.

Time Commitment & Compensation:

• Estimated 80 hours/month (some weeks will require more hours than others) but flexible depending on skillset and efficiency.
• Target compensation: $80 to $110 per hour
• Start date: as soon as possible

Required Experience:

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