Access the financial expertise your company needs to thrive.

Our trusted Fractional CFOs help companies solve problems, capitalize on opportunities, and build confidence in their financial health and future.

Reveal Financial
Challenges & Solutions

Gain Cost-Effective
Financial Leadership

Know Your
Finances Are Strong

Why 600+ Private Companies Have Chosen Rankin McKenzie

  • 30+ Partners, each with 15+ years of diverse experience
  • Rapid ramp up for faster time to value
  • Cost-effective alternative to FT hire
  • Flexible durations and in-person/remote availability
  • Quick access to experts at critical moments
  • Friendly, personable finance experts

Our Partners: The Rankin McKenzie Difference

Each year, Rankin McKenzie welcomes only a few select Partners.

We don’t rush our process because our clients’ success requires the best fractional CFOs, each with at least 15 years of relevant experience.

We don’t just look for financial geniuses; we select for personality and leadership skills, ensuring you look forward to collaborating with friendly, personable Partners.

It all adds up to satisfied clients and healthy private company finances.

Discover the right Partner for your business. Schedule a consultation now.

No Matter Your Financial Trajectory, We Can Help.

With a Rankin McKenzie fractional CFO, you gain access to experts who have successfully led private companies like yours through:
  • Financial Leadership / Advice
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Cashflow Optimizations
  • Admin Team Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reorganizations
  • CFO Turnover
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Exits

Schedule a consultation now to meet the right fractional CFO for your business.

Financial Expertise When You Need It

Gain high-level financial leadership from seasoned CFOs whose experience empowers them to lead your:

  • Strategic Analysis & Planning
  • Investment & Capital Structure
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Leadership & Decision-Making

Backfill a CFO vacancy or bring on a cost-effective interim expert with one of our trusted CFO Partners.

Schedule a consultation and we’ll pair you with the ideal Partner.

Our Clients Trust Us to Bring Results

Rankin McKenzie has served over 600 clients

Success Stories from Satisfied Clients

“Alex Duhon is very professional and proficient. She reviewed our policies, accessed the needs of the staff and management, and improved Accounting processes. Alex served as a mentor to me, and we overall had a wonderful…”
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Jaya Singh, ControllerNC State Bar
“Jeff is a great partner. He's easy to work with and cares deeply about the people and the business. He's willing to provide financial guidance or roll up his sleeves and do the detailed work.”
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Kyle Chenet, CEO410 Medical
“Following the departure of a previous consultant, Alex took over the roll of DHIC’s Finance/HR Consultant and was able to step in and sort through everything on her own in order to keep us functioning without any down time.  Alex…”
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Sharon Lorden, CFO and VP of Finance/AdministrationDHIC
“Working with Anna as our fractional CFO has been awesome. Joining our team in 2020 during a challenging transition, Anna came in and did wonders to tidy up our accounting department. She's not just a financial whiz but also a…”
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Kirsten Sharpe, Global Accounts DirectorThe rAVe Agency
“Firebird Sign Company was launched in 2024 as a startup signage business, backed by a veteran team—but we lacked a senior financial officer. After researching the value of a fractional CFO and receiving a glowing recommendation…”
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Lee Dawson, PresidentFirebird Sign Company
“Due to an unexpected medical situation, our CFO was going to miss 2 to 6 weeks of work - with little ability to communicate with us at all.  We contacted Rankin McKenzie and within a couple of days met with Angie, and she felt…”
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Bruce Battle, CEOTrashMasters
“Tom’s expertise and thoughtful approach was key to driving our growth and professionalizing our organization. He helped us think about our business in ways we hadn’t previously and unlocked areas of investment we hadn’t…”
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Kurt von Koch, CEO FM:Systems
“Debbie came to us when we needed an outside look at a company’s finances during a turnaround effort, and with cash at a premium, we needed someone to be efficient. My firm lacked visibility into how the company might be…”
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Eric Larson, CEO and Lead Organizational DetectiveThe ORG Detectives
“Jaye has been an invaluable and impactful resource for us. Although she stepped in to support us during a staff transition period, she was able to quickly get up to speed with current systems, processes, and procedures and…”
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Jennifer Beichner, HR and Finance DirectorStepUp Ministry
“Beth Mullaney is thoughtful in utilizing her network to benefit others. In the end, she can listen, identify and find a solution to a problem. Regardless of whether they be short or long term solutions, she is engaged throughout…”
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April Mills, Client Relationship ExecutiveFox Rothschild LLP
“The short answer is that our part-time Controller, Denise Huska, was the best "consultant" I've ever had the pleasure to work with. First and foremost, she's extremely smart. A person doesn't need to work with her very long to…”
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Gary Kirk, Former CEOParagon Application Systems
“Kathy's role as our fractional Controller was instrumental during a critical transition period for our CFO. Her adeptness in grasping the nuances of our organization dedicated to early childhood development was remarkable. Not…”
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Amy Cubbage, PresidentThe North Carolina Partnership for Children
“Over that last 25 years, the executive team at Tyrata has worked together in several different start-up environments, so we have had experience with many other accounting firms and partners during that time.  Frankly, none we…”
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Stephen Brooks, Vice President of OperationsTyrata, Inc.
“During the past three years of working with Larry, his strategic guidance has been invaluable to our company, and he has positioned us for continued growth.  For example, Larry created a detailed ROI analysis of all of our…”
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Karen Albright, CEO & FounderBodyLase
“What a tremendous asset our Rankin McKenzie Partner has been to our firm. Our consulting engineering firm is over 46 years old but had never had a true financial professional on staff and so the fractional CFO fit our needs…”
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Dave Mykins, P.E., PresidentLynch Mykins Structural Engineers, PC

How It Works

3 Steps to Financial Clarity

2

Get matched with a trusted CFO to address your challenges and identify opportunities.

1

Schedule a consultation with a Managing Partner, identifying your needs and goals.

2

Get matched with a trusted CFO to address your challenges and identify opportunities.

3

Gain clarity and confidence in your company’s finances, unlocking growth potential.

Take the first step. Schedule a consultation with Managing Partner, Beth Mullaney.

About Rankin McKenzie

Rankin McKenzie is a trusted partner to private companies, providing quality, cost-effective CFOs across every industry.

Available on-site in the Triangle region of North Carolina or remotely otherwise, our Partners’ flexible commitment durations and part-time/interim availability gives you the right-sized access to financial leadership.

Whether you’re navigating an exit, an acquisition, a downturn, or the loss of a CFO, we’ve helped companies just like yours identify their challenges and execute solutions that bring real results and value.

If your private company could benefit from the high-level leadership of a CFO, set up a consultation with Beth Mullaney, Managing Partner, and meet the right Partner.

FAQs

Private companies’ unique needs require the specialized expertise of CFOs whose experience can turn any financial challenge or opportunity into an optimal outcome.

Rankin McKenzie’s experienced CFOs give private companies cost-effective access to top financial experts, helping them navigate exits, acquisitions, downturns, restructuring, or CFO churn with ease and confidence.

Having served over 600 clients, we know what it takes to bring stability and profitability to private companies, no matter their industry or current financial health.

Rankin McKenzie sets itself apart by operating as a cohesive team of full-time Partners rather than a loose network of independent consultants.

We prioritize matching CFOs to clients based on executive team dynamics, personalities, and company culture, not solely financial needs and experience. 

Lastly, the tenure of our Partners and the average length of our client engagements is unparalleled in the industry, reflecting our commitment to building lasting, effective partnerships.

Matching you with the right Rankin McKenzie partner begins by discussing your specific needs and goals, plus building an understanding of the personalities on your team.

Once we have an understanding of your requirements, we’ll introduce you to one of our trusted Partners whose experience and expertise are the ideal fit for your company, giving you access to a CFO on your terms.

Rankin McKenzie takes a measured approach to selecting and vetting partners. We discover many new Partners via referrals from existing Partners or actively recruiting top CFOs, each with a minimum of 15 years of experience.

We look for a career history of success, necessary certifications and education, plus conduct personality analyses to ensure they’re a pleasure to work with and have the necessary leadership skills.

Finally, each candidate is interviewed by our Managing Partners with only the top candidates joining us as Partners.

A cost-effective alternative to a full-time hire, as you receive a seasoned CFO for only the time you need.

Once we identify your needs, we’ll pair you with a Partner whose rate best matches your budget—and the skills that match your requirements.

To get pricing tailored to your needs, plus answers to your questions, schedule a consultation now.

Rankin McKenzie serves diverse clients across many industries. Traditionally, we’ve served clients in:

  1. Service Businesses
  2. Medical and Biotech
  3. Technology & SaaS
  4. AgTech
  5. Pharma & CRO
  6. Not for Profit
  7. Construction & Real Estate

However, thanks to the skills and experience of our 30+ Partners, we help private companies in any industry or vertical.

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