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.
I am honored to offer a testimonial regarding our Rankin McKenzie Partner’s outstanding service to the Institute for Medical Research. Our Partner came to our organization at a time of tremendous upheaval, comprising C-Suite turnover, massive growth and accounting and HR software transitions. He provided rock-solid advice and financial oversight throughout the staff and leadership changes, flexing admirably around each person’s needs. Our Partner helped me (the Interim CEO) grasp the major business components and cash flow challenges quickly and accurately. He was direct, honest and professional in his dealings with the staff, sponsors and Board, and we all relied on him for his foresight and analyses. It was an honor to serve with our RM Partner on behalf of North Carolina Veterans.
Institute for Medical Research
Advisor to the Executive Director/CEO
Head of Operations and Business Intelligence
I will want to hire Steve as my CFO in every company I ever lead! I value his deep financial and business expertise which includes working with startups like ours. I leaned on him for his experience in complex funding and legal transactions. He was an integral part of our recent successful transaction with Truist. His focus on the details, process discipline and getting things done right were so needed in our company when we started.
These last 2.5 years have been a roller coaster of exciting highs and scary lows. Steve was always the voice of calm and reason. His team and his peers like and respect him. He guided us through those troubling times with an unwavering commitment and work ethic. We could not have done it without him!
We hired Kim right before we switched from QuickBooks online to NetSuite. With her guidance, we were able to make the right decisions and setup NetSuite in the most efficient way. In addition, she implemented a closing process for our accounting team, which enables us to get financials ready in a timely manner. We love her honest feedback and suggestions to make our accounting team more efficient. She understands our business!
I have had the opportunity to work closely with Kim, and she has been outstanding in every respect. She has an exceptional command of financial data and a deep understanding of performance, budgeting, and operational efficiency. Kim consistently analyzes complex information, identifies opportunities, and implements strategies that directly improve profitability.
Through her work, she has played a key role in transforming my companies into more profitable, well-run operations. She is detail-oriented, dependable, and highly strategic, while also being collaborative and easy to work with across teams.
Kim is someone I trust with critical financial and operational matters. Her persistence, insight, and commitment have made her an invaluable partner, and she is now a top priority in my business. I would confidently recommend her to any organization seeking a knowledgeable, driven, and results-oriented professional.
Due to an unexpected medical situation, our CFO was going to miss 2 to 6 weeks of work – with little ability to communicate with us at all. We contacted Rankin McKenzie and within a couple of days met with Angie, and she felt like a perfect fit. She spent a few days with our CFO and quickly got up to speed. It was a great comfort having her take over the day to day finances for a couple of months until our CFO was able to return to work full-time.
Jamie Wilkerson joined Spiffy as Interim CFO during one of the most challenging periods in our company’s history. At the time, we faced limited cash reserves, cash flow negative operations, strained vendor relationships, and a team uncertain about the future.
Jamie immediately stepped in as a true team player—bringing optimism, shrewd execution, and clear communication both internally and externally. Under her leadership, we executed over $10 million in annual cost savings across all major lines of the P&L, built and deployed a new financial reporting system that provided accurate cash contribution insights across 50+ internal sub-P&Ls, and successfully raised more than $13 million in new capital.
Her impact was transformative. Jamie combines strong financial acumen with pragmatic leadership, and she consistently demonstrated sound judgment and integrity throughout her tenure. She was excellent in all regards, and I highly recommend her for any CFO role.
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.
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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