The Herring Consulting Group · 1 day ago
Financial Leadership Partner (CFO-Level Consultant) - Remote
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Herring Consulting Group is a professional services and data analytics firm focused on delivering outsourced CFO services to small and medium-sized businesses. They are seeking a Financial Leadership Partner to provide strategic finance and CFO-level advisory services, guiding clients in achieving improved profitability and operational clarity through financial strategy and performance reporting.
Business DevelopmentConsultingFinance
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted CFO-level financial leader for a portfolio of SMB clients, guiding them on the Path to 12% profitability
Lead financial strategy, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for multiple client engagements
Design and customize financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and operational scorecards aligned to client goals
Facilitate executive-level conversations that drive pricing optimization, margin expansion, labor efficiency, and operational improvement
Interpret financial data and translate insights into clear, actionable business recommendations
Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve methodologies, client delivery, and service offerings
Qualification
Required
10-20 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or consulting
Background in management consulting, fractional CFO, CFO, Controller, FP&A, or senior financial leadership roles
Demonstrated experience working with small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs)
Entrepreneurial or business-owner mindset with a desire to help grow a mission-driven firm
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to convert analysis into execution
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities
High comfort level with financial modeling, dashboards, data analytics, and decision-support tools
Passion for helping business owners succeed financially, operationally, and personally
Must reside in Texas or Georgia
Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial leadership with titles such as CFO, Fractional CFO, Controller, FP&A Director, or Financial Consultant
Hands-on experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses ($3M-$50M+ in annual revenue)
Proven ability to drive profitability improvement, margin expansion, and cash flow optimization through financial analysis
Experience with financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, dashboards, and analytics tools
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple client engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or MBA preferred
Previous business owner or entrepreneurial experience considered a strong plus
Benefits
Flexible Environment: Fully remote work with autonomy, trust, and collaboration.
Performance-Based Rewards: Compensation tied to results, impact, and client success.
Company
The Herring Consulting Group
The Herring Group brings experienced financial leadership to the landscape industry, helping business owners achieve healthy profit margins and increase their life margins.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Greg Herring
Chief Executive Officer
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