Our trusted Fractional CFOs help companies solve problems, capitalize on opportunities, and build confidence in their financial health and future.
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.
Schedule a consultation now to meet the right fractional CFO for your business.
Gain high-level financial leadership from seasoned CFOs whose experience empowers them to lead your:
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.
Rankin McKenzie has served over 600 clients
“Robert McKenzie, our former Rankin McKenzie part-time CFO, became an essential member of our management team. Not only was he able to learn our industry quickly, he made improvements across multiple departments, increased…”Read full story →
Danny Cox, Former President Majestic Marble and Glass Co.“When we first started working with Alex, we had just transitioned out of our fiscal sponsor and were establishing ourselves as an independent nonprofit. She guided us through building and refining our financial systems and…”Read full story →
McKensey Smith, Deputy DirectorAbortion Coalition for Telemedicine“I have really appreciated the expertise and professionalism Kathy Huff brings as we operate the company, especially under the many challenges we have faced in the last year. Her tutelage of our administrative lead has also…”Read full story →
Gary M. Pace, Ph.D., J.D., CEOCell Microsystems, Inc.“Due to the growth of our firm over many years, we needed to improve numerous processes especially in our accounting/finance department in order to continue our success or I knew we would eventually retract. Our Rankin McKenzie…”Read full story →
Montell Irvin, CEORamey Kemp Associates“Scott Farms had the pleasure of working with our Rankin McKenzie Partner as our CFO for over four years. Our Partner helped us with the restructuring of our finances and improved our cash. He helped us develop tools for reporting…”Read full story →
Kim Scott, Office ManagerScott Farms, Inc.“For over a decade, the consortium we were part of managed its finances internally. After bringing Todd on board, we realized there were missed opportunities we hadn't noticed before. Thanks to Todd's hands-on management, not only…”Read full story →
Bernie Rosauer, PresidentWisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau“Alex has been crucial to our success and immense growth as an organization. With Alex's exceptional knowledge of non-profit organizations and professionalism, we did not hesitate to hire her to help us grow as a company like no…”Read full story →
Paula Malzone, Finance ChairInterfaith Prison Ministry for Women“Kathy began serving as Biospatial’s fractional CFO during our first year in business in 2017. After working with Kathy for 5+ years now, I believe the decision to contract Kathy was one of the best decisions we have made since…”Read full story →
Jonathan Woodworth, CEO Biospatial, Inc.“I hired Angie in the midst of a significant growth period and was in need of a self starter, and that's what we got with Angie. I had no reservations regarding hiring her and was impressed by her enthusiasm for her work. She was…”Read full story →
Meg Christman, CCOInsightSoftware“After COVID, our restaurant, brewery, and event businesses were facing a lot of challenges, and I knew I needed better financial information to understand what was working, what wasn't, and where we needed to make changes.…”Read full story →
Nick Hawthorne-Johnson, PartnerCast Iron GroupAfter COVID, our restaurant, brewery, and event businesses were facing a lot of challenges, and I knew I needed better financial information to understand what was working, what wasn't, and where we needed to make changes. Christie came in, took a close look at our accounting and financial processes, and helped us see where things could be improved. She gave us practical recommendations to make our reporting more useful, speed up processes, put better checks and balances in place, and reduce costs. She also helped us review our banking and tax service providers, which ended up saving us money and improving how things were being handled.
The biggest value Christie brought was helping us move from knowing we had problems to actually making the changes needed to fix them. She started by helping us look at different options for our accounting and finance needs, including whether it made sense to outsource. Having the costs, pros, and cons laid out clearly gave us confidence that we were making the right decision for our business.
Once we had a plan in place, she guided us through a significant change within our finance team. She helped us find the right person for the role, develop a transition plan, manage the handoff of responsibilities, and make sure critical information was transferred properly. What could have been a very difficult and disruptive process ended up being far smoother because of her leadership and support. I would recommend Christie to any business owner who wants a trusted advisor to help bring order and clarity to their business.
“Ray Szafranski has become an invaluable extension of our leadership team. He learned our business remarkably quickly and consistently provides timely, insightful financial analysis that helps us make better strategic decisions.…”Read full story →
Gary Kolbeck, PresidentLincoln Technology Solutions“Beth is an excellent resource in the business community with her people and networking skills. She knows how to skillfully pitch so to make the biggest impact for all parties involved. She has high ethics and gains the trust and…”Read full story →
Anna Hunter, CFO and PartnerRankin McKenzie“Tim has truly been a transformative force for our business. He is so much more than a finance partner, as he has also been an invaluable resource, mentor, and thought and strategic partner dedicated to our success. Tim stepped…”Read full story →
Adriana Garcia Ceja, CEOElderTree“When our original CFO could no longer continue with us, we found ourselves in the middle of complex acquisition discussions and in urgent need of an experienced financial partner. We needed someone who could not only step in…”Read full story →
Paul Della Maggiora, CEOAvallano“By engaging Rankin McKenzie, we gained a dedicated executive who knows and is passionate about our business. As a result of Robert's performance, he became a critical member of our management team and the company. Rankin McKenzie…”Read full story →
Catherine C. Stokes, Former President and CEODrug Safety Alliance, Inc.3 Steps to Financial Clarity
Get matched with a trusted CFO to address your challenges and identify opportunities.
Get matched with a trusted CFO to address your challenges and identify opportunities.
Take the first step. Schedule a consultation with Managing Partner, Beth Mullaney.
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.
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:
However, thanks to the skills and experience of our 30+ Partners, we help private companies in any industry or vertical.
Call us at (919) 380-1793.
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