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.

Reveal Financial
Challenges & Solutions

Gain Cost-Effective
Financial Leadership

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Finances Are Strong

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

“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…”
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Krysti Zeiger, PresidentBranz Technologies Inc
“When the company moved responsibility for accounting from a venture fund into the company, Kim took over as acting CFO, and we never had a problem with accounting after that.  We never had to worry about whether reports or tasks…”
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Ben McGraw, CEO & ChairmanTheraVida
“Kathy began serving as Biospatial’s fractional CFO during our first year in business in 2017. After working with Kathy for 5+ years now, I believe the decision to contract Kathy was one of the best decisions we have made since…”
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Jonathan Woodworth, CEO Biospatial, 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…”
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Vijay Agarwal, CEOAlpheus Medical
“We were extremely satisfied with Kim and her work. She settled in quickly and accomplished a great deal. The added bonus was that she quickly assimilated into our team and everyone enjoyed her presence. We were very pleased with…”
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Mike Wawrzyniak, Director of Operations & Marketing SFL+a Architects
“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…”
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Paula Malzone, Finance ChairInterfaith Prison Ministry for Women
“From the moment Angela joined our team, her impact has been both collaborative and transformative. Working closely with me, she has implemented efficient workflows for accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and…”
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Essence Nicholson, Director of AccountingBrownlee Whitlow & Praet
“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we've had with Rankin McKenzie. Their expertise and support have been invaluable to us throughout our collaboration. In particular, working with Todd has been an absolute pleasure.…”
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Ashlee Bauman, Co-ownerGrand Entrance Group
“Jeff is a true professional whom I trust and respect.  He draws from his vast and diverse experience to find practical and actionable solutions.  While serving as our CFO, Jeff built strong relationships throughout the company…”
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Scott Goudy, PresidentMedThink
“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…”
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Jenny Marler, Executive DirectorLocal Start Dental
“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…”
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Sharon Lorden, CFO and VP of Finance/AdministrationDHIC
“I hired Angie in the midst of a significant growth period and was in need of a self starter, and that's what we got with Angie. I had no reservations regarding hiring her and was impressed by her enthusiasm for her work.  She was…”
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Meg Christman, CCOInsightSoftware
“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…”
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Paul Della Maggiora, CEOAvallano
“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…”
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Stephen Brooks, Vice President of OperationsTyrata, Inc.
“We turned to Rankin McKenzie as we needed some financial help, primarily with setting up budget templates.  Having Andrew Graham join MyCovia as our part-time CFO was an easy decision.  We appreciated how professional Andrew is…”
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Caroline Carr, Senior Vice PresidentMyCovia

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.

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