Fractional CFO - Accounting Solutions Group

At Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC, our roots are deeply planted in serving Nashville's growing business and professional community. Blankenship is a Top Ten Nashville public accounting firm of 225+ professionals. We serve our clients' Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Consulting needs in the Nashville, Tennessee, and Middle-South markets through our experienced accountants in our Brentwood, Columbia, Dickson, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, Nashville, and Murfreesboro offices.

Purpose of Job

We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Fractional CFO to provide high-level financial strategy, forecasting, and operational guidance to a portfolio of our clients. You will work directly with business owners, executive teams, and our internal accounting staff to drive growth, optimize profitability, and support long-term success across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an outsourced CFO for multiple clients, advising on financial strategy, business planning, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, KPIs, and dashboards tailored to client goals.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to help clients make informed decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Support M&A activities, capital raises, and lender negotiations when needed.
• Collaborate with internal accountants, tax advisors, and other team members to deliver integrated financial services.
• Present financial results and strategy recommendations to client leadership on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly).
• Help clients strengthen internal financial processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure.
• Stay informed of industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact client operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles (CFO, VP of Finance, Controller).
• Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses, especially in an advisory or consulting capacity.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and cash flow management expertise.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and reporting tools; familiarity with other ERP/accounting systems a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and switch contexts easily.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping businesses grow.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to turn financial insights into actionable strategies.
• Professional integrity and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Blankenship CPA Group offers excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Plan with company match, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, opportunities for bonuses and flexible work schedules.