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.

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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

We had the pleasure of working with Bethany Hong over the past 9 months, and her exceptional service and expertise made a significant impact on our company. Bethany provided valuable insights that improved our financial health, conducted thorough analyses of project profitability, and enhanced our financial systems for greater accuracy and efficiency. She identified opportunities for revenue growth and played a crucial role in preparing and presenting our financial statements, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Her ability to blend technical expertise with a genuine commitment to our success, along with outstanding leadership and communication skills, fostered a collaborative environment and proactive approach. Overall, Bethany exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend her services to any company seeking a top-tier fractional CFO.

Don McEnteer, CFO

JDavis Architects

CFO

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 great support for our sales team, helping with forecasts and projections. Every chat with Anna is delightful – she’s clear, strategic, encouraging, and wonderfully kind. Plus, she does a bunch of behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps our day-to-day running smoothly. Anna’s a crucial part of our team, and we couldn’t do what we do without her!

Kirsten Sharpe, Global Accounts Director

The rAVe Agency

Global Accounts Director

Kim Robinson provided all our accounting and financial needs including the creation of the monthly management accounts. She was a great person to have in the company, very much part of the team. She is a very detailed and accurate accountant and at the same time a very positive person. If ever the opportunity arose, I would have no hesitation in employing her again.

Ken Moore, Former CEO

Anfield Inc.

Former CEO

Alex has been a great resource and a pleasure to work with. She was diligent and meticulous. INDA benefited from a resource that provided regular backup to our existing staff as well as lead business processes and IT improvements in the finance area. Her level of effort was so appreciated, and I truly hope I have the opportunity to work with Alex in the future.

Anthony (Tony) Fragnito, CPA, Chief Operating Officer

INDA

CPA, Chief Operating Officer

Huge thanks to Beth for an incredibly timely introduction. The team she connected us with brought exactly the expertise we needed and jumped in right away to help get our project back on track.

It’s clear that Beth has cultivated a powerful network of knowledgeable, responsive, and collaborative professionals. We’re truly grateful for the support!

Sarah Deasy, Operations Advisor

Operations Advisor

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 is thoughtful in her approach and thorough in her research of systems and processes.  She is easy to work with, and I trust and respect the input she provides in our Finance/HR area.  We look forward to our continued relationship with Alex as a trusted business partner.

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Sharon Lorden, CFO and VP of Finance/Administration

DHIC

CFO and VP of Finance/Administration

While operating a company experiencing significant growth the past 2 years, we recognized the need for financial expertise to confirm and assist with our daily decisions. Rankin McKenzie has a fantastic reputation, and we felt lucky to have this resource available here in the Triangle market. Through our vetting process it became obvious that RM was a good fit. We appreciated the selection process used to determine which person would be assigned to our account and could not be happier having our Rankin McKenzie Partner as our fractional CFO. Our Partner adapted to our company culture quickly and is doing a great job managing and mentoring our staff. In the past few months, our Partner has provided us with solid insight as well as created financial tools and resources to help us make better business decisions. For any small business that is transitioning to a mid-size structure, I would highly recommend RM.

Fred Black, General Manager

USA Flooring NC

General Manager

We have found a valuable asset to add to our team, our Rankin McKenzie Partner. Like many businesses, our financial situation is unique to our business. He jumped right in to learn how our business operates to get a full understanding of our current financial picture and future financial needs. Our Partner has assisted with cash flow forecasting to ease the challenges that come with a seasonal business. He’s been instrumental in assisting with new software integration and restructuring our chart of accounts to easily pull financial data. Gaining access to this data is a game changer for our business. Our RM Partner is personable, genuine, honest, and works hard to make himself available to us. I’ve learned so much from him in the short time that he’s been working with us.  I’m excited to continue working with him to better the business.

Dustin Keipper, Director of Operations

Mary Mack's, Inc

Director of Operations

Angie has been so impactful since day one. Before she joined the team, we had poor record-keeping, many historical mistakes in our financials, and an audit around the corner. Angie completely cleaned up our financials and standardized our monthly reporting and presentation to the Board of Directors. We just completed the audit process ahead of schedule thanks to Angie’s leadership and guidance. I cannot say enough about the positive impact Angie has had on our organization, and I look forward to continuing to work with her as we continue to grow.

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Jenny Marler, Executive Director

Local Start Dental

Executive Director

We engaged Debbie in January 2024 for high-level Accounting and Consulting services due to turnover in our Accounting Department and outdated financial practices. Our goal was to stabilize the company by addressing these evident financial shortcomings.

Debbie’s energy and detailed approach was evident from the start, as she undertook a forensic audit of our overall finances, records, and practices and identified deficiencies and key avenues for improvement. She recommended changes, including restating the 2023 Profit and Loss Statement, implementing new Budget Procedures, and adapting QuickBooks for Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Payables. These changes have been crucial to stabilizing our financials.

Debbie has proven to be an invaluable resource with her organized, detailed approach and positive, can-do attitude. She offers clear, measured counsel and remains calm even in difficult situations. Her strong accounting background and ability to simplify complex solutions make her a trusted advisor and a tremendous asset to our company.

J.C. Blucher Ehringhaus, III, Co-Publisher

Consolidated Publishing Company

Co-Publisher

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.

Not ready for a consultation—or need answers now?

Call us at (919) 380-1793.

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