Careers with RM

Whether Rankin McKenzie is the capstone of a distinguished finance career or your next chapter after the corporate world, you’ll help Triangle growth companies win — with the independence you want and a strong team behind you.

Rankin McKenzie is recognized as one of TBJ's Best Places to Work 2024
20+Years in business
35+CFO & Controller partners
15+Years experience required
3+Yr avg. client engagement

Why Partners Choose RM

They say variety is the spice of life — and that is exactly what Rankin McKenzie offers its CFOs and Controllers. Our partners are entrepreneurial at heart and enjoy helping growth companies achieve their goals, working with a variety of clients across many industries where each day is different. The average client engagement lasts 3+ years.

During their tenure, our partners are valued members of the client’s team, building a bond of trust with the CEO by drawing on years of knowledge and experience to really move the needle. And Rankin McKenzie is strong because of the sum of its parts — all our partners know each other and rely on one another for feedback, assistance, and support. It makes for a great team.

Our Vision

To empower our clients and partners to grow, succeed, and find fulfillment—personally, professionally, and financially.

Our Values

Purpose-Driven ImpactWe strive to elevate and empower the businesses and people we serve.
Financial ExcellenceWe bring clarity and strategy to every financial decision.
Shared ExpertiseWe grow stronger by sharing knowledge and leveraging collective experience.
Collaborative CultureWe work with authenticity, respect, and integrity—together and with our clients.
Committed PartnershipsWe act as true partners—reliable, proactive, and results-focused.

The Roles We Hire

Fractional / Interim CFO

We work with companies in times of growth or transition by offering fractional or interim CFO expertise. A Rankin McKenzie CFO needs to be a natural leader who will take ownership of the clients finance and accounting functions and be a valued advisor to the CEO. Our partners step in to fill an important void and, as such, we require them to have a minimum of 15 years of experience.  While we serve clients both locally and remotely, our CFOs need to be located in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Triangle region of North Carolina.

fractional or interim CFO with Rankin McKenzie will report directly to the CEO of our client and can expect to assume a number of important functions, including, but not limited to:

  • Budgeting, cash management and forecasting and financial model development.
  • Review, revise or develop the current financial plan as well as the financial section of the company’s business plan.
  • Develop “what if” scenarios, as requested by management, and use the financial model with management to evaluate future cash requirements.
  • Monitor the preparation and evaluation of accurate and timely cash flow forecasting.
  • Review business plans, goals, objectives and measurement processes along with executive management team and match with detailed resource requirements in the financial model.
  • Manage the client’s banking and financing relationships.
  • Assist management in evaluating potential strategic partnerships including negotiation of financial terms.
  • Provide management with in-depth review of the current known development and business goals.
  • Estimate requirements for capital, including increases in manpower planning.
  • Assist in preparing the funding packages and obtaining/closing alternative financing, as required.

Fractional / Interim Controller

Our Controllers have a minimum of 15 years’ experience and knowledge.  

A fractional or interim Controller with Rankin McKenzie will report directly to the CEO/CFO of our clients and will work with a variety of companies. While we serve clients both locally and remotely, our Controllers need to be located in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Triangle region of North Carolina. Duties typically include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide a broad range of financial accounting services.
  • Manage a client’s Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Payroll.
  • Offer QuickBooks (or other accounting software) proficiency.
  • Establish, coordinate and administer a plan for the financial control of operations.
  • Help client execute business plans on a regular basis.
  • Prepare regular financial reports for a client’s management team and/or Board of Directors.
  • Assist the management team in fundraising opportunities through precise financial forecasting.
  • Assist in due diligence for a client’s capital fundraising and M&A opportunities.
  • Protect a client’s assets through internal control.
  • Ensure a client’s accounting system provides the necessary information for the cost effective preparation of all income tax returns by the outside CPA firm.

In Their Own Words

“It’s unusual to find a position in the financial industry that offers a flexible schedule and that’s one of the things I enjoy most about Rankin McKenzie. They believe that when you work hard and work smart there’s really no need…”
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“Rankin McKenzie has a vast professional network of community partners and referral sources, from attorneys and CPAs to real estate firms and marketing agencies. Being exposed to such a varied group of people at the top of their…”
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A Rankin McKenzie Partner
“Success in this business is all about building strong relationships. Rankin McKenzie has a solid reputation in the community and that gives me an advantage as I develop new business. We work hard to establish the trust of our…”
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A Rankin McKenzie Partner
“Our clients are in the midst of significant growth, which means they are poised to affect significant change internally as well as in their industry and beyond. It’s so rewarding to see that happen and to know we played a small…”
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A Rankin McKenzie Partner
“Each company I work with has a unique set of needs and challenges just waiting to be turned into opportunities for success. It’s a privilege to partner with client leadership teams and help them move their organizations to the…”
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A Rankin McKenzie Partner
“I came to Rankin McKenzie with solid experience and the notion that there wasn’t much more to learn. With every new client project I take on, I see how flawed that perception was. Stale mindsets have no place here. I’m thrilled…”
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Life at Rankin McKenzie

A look at what it’s like to build your practice with Rankin McKenzie.

Interested in a New Challenge?

If you’re interested in joining our team as a CFO or Controller, review the roles above to confirm you’re a fit — then submit your resume below with your email and phone, and a Managing Partner will be in touch.

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