Chief Financial Officer

Company Description KLR CFO Advisory + Outsourcing is an affiliate of KLR, one of the largest CPA firms in the United States, providing fractional outsourced CFO services to companies across New England. The organization is known for outstanding client service, building strong, consultative relationships to understand each client’s unique business needs. Service offerings include financial and management reporting, internal controls, organizational structure design and augmentation, and strategic decision support. Client engagements are led by experienced senior-level financial professionals, including former CEOs, CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, CPAs, and audit managers with 15–30+ years of hands-on financial management and operations experience. Team members collaborate to deliver practical, value-driven solutions that help clients achieve sustainable growth and improved financial performance.Role Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a contract, remote role responsible for providing outsourced executive-level financial leadership to multiple client organizations. The CFO will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting; manage financial reporting and analysis; and guide clients in interpreting financial statements to support informed decision-making. Daily activities include designing and improving internal controls, advising on organizational structure and operational efficiency, and developing strategies to optimize cash flow, profitability, and capital allocation. The role involves preparing and presenting financial dashboards and reports, collaborating with client leadership teams on strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The CFO will also mentor client finance staff, coordinate with external auditors and advisors as needed, and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client stakeholders.Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in Finance and strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, evaluate performance, and support strategic decisions.Proficiency in Financial Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.Advanced knowledge of Financial Statements and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.Experience with Financial Reporting, including management reporting, dashboards, and compliance with accounting standards.Extensive senior-level leadership experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or similar role, preferably across multiple industries.Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and process improvement within finance and operations functions.Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, client-facing environment.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced credential is highly beneficial.Proven success in advisory or consulting environments and comfort managing several client engagements concurrently.