We’re Hiring: Client Fractional CFO (Remote | $50–$55/hour | Part-time, Contract)

About the Role We’re looking for an experienced accounting or finance professional who’s ready to step into a client-facing, strategic advisory role. This position is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation and exposure to higher-level finance work—budgeting, forecasting, and strategy—who wants to partner directly with small business leaders to help them understand their numbers and make better decisions. You’ll combine hands-on financial analysis with collaborative, big-picture discussions that guide our clients’ growth. What You’ll Do for Clients • Review and interpret financial statements to provide actionable insights • Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models tailored to client needs • Prepare and lead high-level strategy sessions with business owners • Translate financial data into clear, non-technical language for decision-making • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact client profitability and growth • Advise on best practices for inventory-based and ecommerce business models • Partner with our accounting team to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records • Maintain ongoing communication with clients to support their financial goals What You Bring • 5+ years in accounting, finance, or advisory roles with exposure to CFO-level responsibilities • Ability to translate financial data into meaningful strategies for clients • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling • Confident, clear communicator in client-facing discussions • Bonus: Experience with inventory-based or ecommerce businesses Details • Pay: $50–$55/hour, based on experience • Schedule: ~10 hrs/week, all hours completed before 12:00 PM ET • Type: Part-time, 1099 contract • Location: Remote (U.S.-based; EST preferred) • Growth: Potential for increased hours and expanded client portfolio as demand grows Why Join Us? • Work directly with business owners to influence decisions and drive growth • Flexible, fully remote role within morning hours • Be part of building a fast-growing CFO service line from the ground up • Collaborate with a supportive, skilled accounting and operations team If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise into a more strategic, client-facing role, we’d love to hear from you. www.TheLedgerLabs.com Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $26,000.00 - $114,400.00 per year Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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