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
“Tim’s leadership has been nothing short of essential to our success. Taking the financial helm of a portfolio company amid a major restructuring, his insight and experience helped transform the business from a point of great…”Read full story →
DJ King, PartnerAltitude Ventures“Martin played a pivotal role in Phononic’s recent transformation. As a member of the executive team, he led improvements in financial reporting, cost management, and operational efficiency, supporting our transition in business…”Read full story →
Tony Atti, CEOPhononic“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“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…”Read full story →
Ryan Fuller, PresidentDirect Marketing Group“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…”Read full story →
Fred Black, General ManagerUSA Flooring NC“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…”Read full story →
Kurt von Koch, CEO FM:Systems“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…”Read full story →
Kirsten Sharpe, Global Accounts DirectorThe rAVe Agency “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…”Read full story →
Susan Jabbusch, Executive Vice PresidentCarolina Advanced Digital, Inc.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.
“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…”Read full story →
Eric Larson, CEO and Lead Organizational DetectiveThe ORG Detectives“I want to praise our experience working with Beth Mullaney. She was very thorough and communicative from the beginning and took the time to fully understand our needs before recommending our contractual CFO Tom to support our…”Read full story →
Tom Daly, Chief Financial OfficerLeoTerra Development Inc.“Steve has headed our finance department for a better part of 5 years, guiding our company through our friends and family round, and then playing an instrumental role in our venture backed Series A financing and initial audit…”Read full story →
Vijay Agarwal, CEOAlpheus Medical“What drew us to Rankin and McKenzie was the ability to onboard talent like Phil Sandy in a fractional model. As a small business owner, it is always challenging to time and deploy capital effectively for new hires, particularly…”Read full story →
Jason R. Ziegler, President/CEO MacGregor Partners, LLC“Alex is reliable, accurate, and knowledgeable about nonprofit financials. MiracleFeet initially hired Alex when we had a transition in finance staff and needed immediate assistance to keep the bills paid and lights on! Alex…”Read full story →
Meredith Driscoll, Director of Finance and OperationsMiracle Feet“I first worked with John for nearly 15 years at my previous company, SCYNEXIS. In fact, John was the first full time finance employee, grew to become the Director of Finance, and helped take the company public in 2014 on the…”Read full story →
Yves Ribeill, Former CEORibogenicsI first worked with John for nearly 15 years at my previous company, SCYNEXIS. In fact, John was the first full time finance employee, grew to become the Director of Finance, and helped take the company public in 2014 on the NASDAQ. Needless to say, it was a great experience for us all, and John was on the team that made it happen.
When I started a new company, Ribogenics, of course it made perfect sense for me to go back to John for Finance. He came the first day, and we were in business!
John is not only a great numbers guy; he also understands the Biotech ecosystem: investors both public and private, shareholders, partners, principal investigators, administrative support and scientists. He communicates easily with Board members and very quickly gained their trust. John also communicates well with scientists that may not have all the financial and operational knowledge required to build and grow a Biotech company. He is also very responsive in the demands of the stakeholders and good at prioritizing his job.
In a matter of 6 months, we put in place a complete team with the facility and raised $7M as seed money. I left the company at the end of 2021, but John stayed on to ensure that the evolution of Ribogenics was well managed.
Overall, when I have my next biotech project, I’m calling John!
“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…”Read full story →
Marlene Heymer, DirectorJDavis and Procurement Management, LLC3 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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