CFO Consultant

Now CFO•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOW CFO is seeking an accomplished and hands-on CFO Consultant to serve a dynamic portfolio of companies throughout the Denver, Colorado market. This is a high-impact role demanding deep operational accounting expertise, buy-side M&A transactional experience, and the ability to navigate complex international financial environments. The ideal candidate has led finance functions from the ground up, is equally comfortable closing the books as presenting to a board, and brings a global perspective to every engagement.

Requirements

CPA required; MBA strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive financial leadership, including at least 5 years in a CFO or VP of Finance capacity
Demonstrated hands-on accounting experience – candidates must have personally managed close processes, prepared financial statements, and maintained ledgers, not solely supervised others
Proven buy-side M&A track record with direct experience leading financial due diligence, valuation and LBO modeling, quality-of-earnings analysis, and post-close integration
Substantive international finance experience, including multi-currency consolidations, foreign subsidiary management, transfer pricing, and cross-border regulatory compliance
Expert-level knowledge of GAAP, advanced financial modeling skills in Excel, and ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent)
working knowledge of IFRS is a strong plus

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting or fractional CFO environment serving multiple clients concurrently
Exposure to private equity-backed companies and investor reporting requirements
Background in industries with complex revenue recognition, inventory management, or project accounting
Experience with data analytics tools and technology integration within finance functions
Diverse industry experience across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare, or distribution

Responsibilities

Take direct, hands-on ownership of accounting operations – including month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and audit readiness – while designing and enforcing financial policies and internal controls that ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance
Lead buy-side M&A activity from target identification through post-close integration, encompassing financial due diligence, valuation and LBO modeling, quality-of-earnings analysis, and systems consolidation
Manage multi-entity consolidations for clients with global footprints, navigate cross-border compliance (transfer pricing, foreign currency translation, VAT/GST, and local statutory requirements), and support international market expansion
Serve as a strategic partner to CEOs, boards, and investors; drive budgeting and long-range planning; mentor finance teams; and lead ERP and data analytics initiatives that sharpen financial visibility and decision-making