CFO

Connect Search, LLC Racine, WI Posted 1 days ago
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CFO Consultant

Hourly Equivalent: $230,000 $250,000 Annualized | Contract / Consulting Engagements

Benefits: For eligible employees, we offer Health, Dental and Vision insurances, in addition to a 401(k).

Overview: We are proactively building our network of executive-level finance professionals with proven experience leading organizations through M&A activity, ERP conversions, and strategic financial transformation. These engagements typically support privately held, PE-backed, and high-growth middle-market companies in periods of change, integration, or system migration.

Ideal candidates are seasoned CFOs or senior accounting leaders who thrive in hands-on environments balancing executive decision-making with tactical execution and can quickly assess financial operations, strengthen controls, and drive enterprise-level efficiency.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Lead M&A financial integration efforts, including due diligence, post-close consolidation, and synergy realization.

  • Oversee ERP implementation or upgrade projects, ensuring alignment between accounting workflows and system capabilities.

  • Guide organizations through finance process re-engineering, from close acceleration to internal control enhancement.

  • Collaborate with ownership, executive teams, and external advisors on strategic planning and capital alignment.

  • Provide interim or fractional CFO leadershipbridging gaps during transition, acquisition, or reorganization.

  • Manage relationships with lenders, auditors, and investors to ensure transparency and compliance.

Preferred Background:

  • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership (CFO, VP of Finance, or Corporate Controller).

  • Demonstrated success leading M&A integrations and ERP conversions (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar).

  • Deep understanding of GAAP, FP&A, audit readiness, and cross-functional operations.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.

  • CPA or MBA preferred; public accounting and PE-backed experience a strong plus.

Engagement Structure:

  • Contract / Project-based roles

  • Mix of onsite and hybrid work depending on client needs

  • Typical hourly rate range aligns with $230,000 $250,000 annualized equivalent

About the Opportunity: These consulting engagements offer an excellent fit for senior accounting executives seeking flexibility, impact, and challengeworking with organizations navigating growth, transformation, or transaction-related change.

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