Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Part-Time / Project Based

Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Remote (U.S.-based required, Central Time Zone preferred)

Role Description

Horsepower Today is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial reporting, compliance, and internal audit preparation for a client within the financial services industry. This fractional role will focus on audit readiness. You will be responsible for building a robust, repeatable process to ensure the client meets all federal and state regulatory requirements. A primary focus of this role is the creation of a comprehensive audit workbook and the preparation of complex financial statement footnotes to be reviewed by external third-party auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation for external audits, ensuring all work papers and documentation meet rigorous standards.
• Draft and finalize financial statements, with a specific emphasis on preparing detailed, audit-ready footnotes.
• Design and implement a repeatable "audit workbook" system to streamline future compliance and reporting cycles.
• Ensure all financial functions adhere to strict GAAP requirements and financial services industry regulations.
• Manage financial reporting and planning functions to position the client for long-term operational success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external audit teams to ensure a seamless review process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including leadership over financial operations, with 5-7 years of direct audit readiness experience.
• Strong understanding and experience with financial statements, financial reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Deep understanding of GAAP requirements and the specific reporting nuances of the financial services sector (Banking, Insurance, or Credit Unions).
• A stronger background in auditing and financial statement preparation than in general corporate accounting.
• Advanced mastery of ASC standards and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proven ability to build "work papers" and audit trails that can withstand high-level external scrutiny.

Role Details

• Project-based fractional engagement; not a full-time or permanent position. Hours are flexible and commensurate with project scope.
• This is a fully remote position with preference given to candidates in Central Time Zone.

If you excel at building audit-ready processes, navigating complex financial regulations, and delivering clarity under scrutiny, we'd love to connect.

Pay: From $100\.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the Central Time Zone (CST)?

Experience:

• Audit: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote