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
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!
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 quickly but also dig into five years’ worth of transactions and financial planning to help guide us through a critical transition.
Andrew Graham did exactly that—and more. He dove into our financials with clarity and confidence, quickly getting up to speed and helping us make sense of a complicated situation. Acquisitions and due diligence are inherently stressful, but Andrew’s steady leadership and insight made the process far more manageable. He was a trusted partner every step of the way.
Thanks to Andrew’s support, we successfully sold the company. His contributions were instrumental, and we’re incredibly grateful for his expertise and dedication.
Avallano
CEO
We had zero doubt when we met with Justin the first time that he was the right person to help out, but what we didn’t know was just how big of an impact he was going to have.
Justin has been a huge help in getting a big mess fixed. When Justin got here, we thought we were pretty good on our accounting side and just needed him to help prepare for a SBA loan. However, after a few days of him being here, we realized there was so much that we had not done: organizing our sales, fixing pay plans, correcting taxes, and helping us for growth. Saying that Justin just came in here to help with accounting would be an understatement. After guidance from Justin on the structure of the company, I feel extremely confident knowing that moving forward we are much more prepared for growth and how to retain more of the income.
He’s always there even when he’s not at the office to help with a question or a problem; he’s gone way above and beyond what we expected. We really feel like he’s part of the company and not just some accounting nerd who comes in to crunch numbers. I would highly recommend Justin.
As a fast-growing professional service firm, we were transitioning a very experienced controller into the CFO role. We needed someone who could bridge the gap as we sought a new controller and also serve as a mentor to our new CFO. Our Rankin McKenzie Partner was a perfect match. He collaborated with us on an appropriate scope of work to meet our goals and successfully assisted us through this transition period. Our Partner was a true partner and made a positive difference for our organization.
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 have worked with have been of Kathy Huff’s caliber and skill level; she has absolutely distinguished herself among her peers. The two words that would characterize our experience with Kathy would be flexibility and accuracy, both of which are extremely valuable to any small company. With a limited staff, we have very diverse needs, but Kathy has always been able to fulfil her role quickly and effectively whether it be coordinating valuations, banking, insurance, payroll, taxes, AP/AR, or just routine bookkeeping needs. Kathy doesn’t hesitate to take advantage of other resources from RM should the need arise, so we are never left without a resource. Kathy is truly a valued member of our team at Tyrata.
Our experience has been amazing with Anna. As a small, but growing, tech startup, using a fractional resource from Rankin McKenzie was a perfect fit for our size company. After hearing Anna’s heart and past experience, I didn’t hesitate to hire her. She truly listens, advises, and delivers on-time, quality work. As a female leader, I personally appreciate working with another female advisor that treats me as equal and does not talk down to me. Anna was able to help us “grow up” with our financial reporting, including switching over to GAAP reporting and assisting with the budgeting and planning processes. With Anna’s help, our company is positioned for continued and sustained growth.
Langdon & Company LLP has had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Alex Duhon on several mutual not-for-profit clients. Alex is diligent, hard-working and conscientious about her work product and about her commitment to the client. She always has the client’s best interest in mind. We have enjoyed getting to know Alex and always look forward to working with her.
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 struggling, and she brought good clarity to the situation, providing answers quickly. She helped my client’s company find its footing. With her efficiency and a better understanding of the company’s financial health, she’s since been able to further help with budgeting. My clients entrusted me to bring in the right professional to assist their finance team, and Debbie was the right fit. She doesn’t make assumptions and asks great questions as she understands each company is unique. Debbie is not aggressive, threatening, or heavy handed at all; she lets the data speak for itself. She’s very responsive and approachable. All these characteristics make her a truly valuable team member.
CEO and Lead Organizational Detective
Jaye has made my life so much easier. Prior to coming in, I was trying to do the job of multiple people. She has taken so much off my plate, and I couldn’t be more grateful. She is very good at explaining to everyone exactly what she needs. We have a pretty tricky accounting system that we struggle to use. While I can tell it’s frustrating, she powers on and continues to successfully get the information she needs out of it. She has gotten our books straightened out and got us doing things we were never doing before. I appreciate her every day and am so glad we decided to go with Rankin McKenzie. Jaye is the perfect person for our business.
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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