Senior Fractional CFO at Crete Professionals Alliance

We’re Hiring: Senior Fractional CFO | Northstar Financial Advisory Not another consulting role. Not another reporting job. This is a chance to step in as the CFO—backed by a full finance team—and actually drive the business. About Northstar Northstar Financial Advisory is a fast-growing outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and tax firm supporting small to mid-sized businesses. We built our foundation in the cannabis space and are expanding into construction, healthcare, SaaS, and ecommerce. We don’t just “do the books”—we build finance functions that scale. What Makes This Role Different You won’t be working in silos. You’ll lead a fully integrated finance team (controller, senior accountant, bookkeeper) with real-time data, not outdated reports. When you advise a client, it’s based on what’s happening now—not last month. What You’ll Do - Lead and develop Northstar’s client-facing CFO function across multiple engagements - Manage, coach, and mentor CFOs and senior finance leaders serving clients - Own Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis - Oversee client health, delivery quality, and escalation management across the portfolio - Partner with the CEO to ensure client service is scalable, consistent, and excellent - Build repeatable processes, best practices, and accountability across the client-facing team - Own cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting - Develop KPIs and dashboards that drive decisions - Present to boards, investors, and lenders - Guide capital strategy and transaction support (M&A, financing, etc.) - Partner on tax strategy in real time - Set the standard for client communication, strategic guidance, and financial leadership What We’re Looking For - 8+ years in accounting or finance leadership - Experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance leader - Strong modeling, forecasting, and strategic thinking skills - Ability to translate numbers into business decisions - Comfortable managing multiple clients in a fast-paced environment CPA preferred but not required Client-facing experience is a plus The Details - Fully Remote role operating in PST hours - High-impact, client-facing position - Exposure to multiple industries and growth-stage companies - Base salary range $200,000 to $250,000 plus bonus structure commensurate with experience. Why This Role If you want to move beyond reporting and actually influence strategy, work with entrepreneurial businesses, and be part of a modern, tech-enabled finance model—this is that opportunity. In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee-only coverage for health and dental) - Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options - Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions - Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Crete Professionals Alliance (“Crete PA”) is not a licensed CPA firm. Its subsidiary entities, which are not licensed CPA firms, provide tax, advisory, and other non-attest services to clients. Crete PA Network Firms practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Crete PA does not provide services to clients. #LI-LC1