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
Rich has been a critical part of our success at Susteon. His integrity, work ethic and attention to detail are exemplary. Not only has he effectively managed the government accounting for multiple DOE and commercial projects, but he has also been a true CFO to guide us with cash flow, future investments and getting us through the Covid-19 downturn. He has been a great mentor and advisor to me. He is a pleasure to work with.
We had the pleasure of working with Bethany Hong from Rankin McKenzie, and she was an exceptional asset to our team. Bethany quickly mastered our software, conducted thorough financial analyses, and significantly improved our overall performance. Her professionalism, friendliness, and seamless integration into our team were outstanding. Although her contract was short-term, Bethany made a lasting positive impact. We highly recommend Bethany and the excellent services provided by Rankin McKenzie.
When I joined AgBiome Innovations as the commercial director in 2013, Andrew was already on board as the CFO. He proved to be a valuable asset in numerous ways during the next 6 years that I worked with him. He has excellent communication skills; always used clear concise messaging to my group regarding budgeting and financial requirements and results. Andrew is very knowledgeable of the financial reporting requirements for startups, and his interest in our business was very useful. Andrew also assisted my team on a product and company acquisitions effort, as well as a multiple equity funding rounds. My team was very comfortable in working with Andrew and had a tremendous amount of respect for him. Finally, Andrew makes people feel very comfortable in work situations which in turn makes them want to help him in any way possible.
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.
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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.
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.
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 services, which helped us become more profitable. In addition, he completed financial models to assist us with capital equipment purchases.
Larry is always eager to help and support us, even when he’s not in the office. Larry’s professionalism, strong business acumen, experience and connections in the financial community combined with his integrity, work ethic and attention to detail make him an outstanding partner. I am grateful to be able to work with him.
When DHIC had a sudden opening for our Controller position, Betty Larose stepped in, took on the role with minimal guidance, and immediately proved how much of a self-starter she is with learning about our industry and nuances of tax credit and bond funding. She also took on some specialized reporting required by our funders, figured out the system on her own, and created a much better method for handling the process. Betty fits in perfectly as a member of our small finance team of six, always having a pleasant attitude and ready to help in any area we need it. Her work ethic is exceptional and that, combined with her experience and the quality of her work deliverables, makes Betty the perfect partner for our team.
Our CPA firm identified that our company required more sophisticated financial oversight and strategic planning in order to continue to grow; services which they could not provide. We began collaborating with John Autrey as our part time / virtual CFO in 2016 and later added Betty Larose to review our financial processes and current business strategies. John and Betty were able to fine tune what we had while not disrupting the core processes and tools in place. We count heavily on the planning and advice we receive from Betty and John, and they are integral to our continued success.
We believe that adding the Rankin McKenzie team was one of the best strategic moves that we have made. On a more personal note, the entire team feels that Betty and John are a great addition to our work family.
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.
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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