Fractional CFO

CFS

Towson, MD
Today

Highlights

Known for its strong industry relationships and entrepreneurial approach, the company is seeking a trusted financial advisor to support key business initiatives, lending activities, portfolio analysis, and investment decision-making. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to leadership while leveraging the support of an experienced accounting team to execute the organization's financial objectives.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Towson, MD
Industry	Financial Services
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Fractional CFO - Towson, MD

CFS is partnering with a well-established real estate investment and property management organization to identify a Fractional CFO. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader seeking a meaningful, long-term consulting engagement with a collaborative and highly respected ownership group.

This Fractional CFO role is expected to average approximately 20-30 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust based on business needs and ongoing projects. The position offers a blend of high-level financial leadership, investment analysis, and operational support within a stable and growing organization.

Why This Opportunity?

Flexible part-time schedule averaging approximately 20-30 hours per week
Hybrid environment with on-site presence in the Towson area and flexibility around how hours are structured
Stable, successful organization with an active real estate portfolio and ongoing strategic initiatives
Strong support from an experienced accounting team
Long-term engagement potential without the demands of a traditional full-time CFO role
Leadership team that genuinely supports work-life balance and values outcomes over rigid schedules

Responsibilities of the Fractional CFO:

Serve as a strategic finance partner to ownership and executive leadership
Manage and strengthen banking, lending, and external financial relationships
Lead financing, refinancing, and underwriting activities across a real estate portfolio
Perform hold-versus-sell analyses and provide recommendations that support investment objectives
Develop financial models, cash flow forecasts, projections, and long-range planning analyses
Evaluate potential investment opportunities and support capital allocation decisions
Oversee portfolio and corporate budgeting processes
Review financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership
Assist with business planning, special projects, and strategic initiatives
Partner with the accounting team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
Utilize Yardi and other financial systems to support reporting and analysis

Qualifications for the Fractional CFO:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree and/or CPA are welcome but not required
5+ years' experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or similar senior finance leadership role
- Strong background in real estate, property management, investments, private equity, development, or asset management environments a plus, but not required
- Knowledge in underwriting, financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis a plus
- Experience negotiating and managing commercial lending relationships a plus
Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations
Experience with Yardi or similar software a plus, but not required

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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.