Financial Leadership Partner CFO Level Consultant - Remote, Part-Time

The Herring Group • GA

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About The Position

Join a team innovating the way financial leadership is provided to small and medium-sized businesses. At The Herring Group, we’re not just growing, we’re on a mission to improve the profitability of many more companies and the lives of their owners and employees. The industry we serve averages a 6% operating profit margin. We believe they deserve better. Our goal is to help small and medium-sized businesses, with between $3 M-$100M in revenue, reach 10%+ margins. Strong financial leadership makes that possible. Using our proprietary process, you will lead in pricing, operational reporting, incentive plans, and business strategy. We measure our success by the increase in our clients’ operating profit margin. If you are a strategic thinker who wants to drive real change in the companies and the lives of the people we serve, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• 10-20 years of experience
• Background in management consulting, CFO or Controller type roles
• Experience working with companies in the SMB market
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to help grow a purpose-driven firm.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn insights into action.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfort with financial modeling, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.
• A passion for helping small business owners succeed—financially and personally.
• MUST reside in Texas, Georgia, or Colorado

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, with a FP&A, CFO, Controller, or Consultant title
• Experience with financial operations with small to mid-sized businesses (between $3 and $50 million in revenue)
• Previous business owner or entrepreneurial experience considered a plus
• Proven track record of driving financial performance improvement through financial analysis
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• Experience working with data analytics tools to extract and interpret financial trends
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment and manage multiple client engagements

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial leader for our clients, guiding them on the Path to 12% and helping them improve profitability and operational clarity.
• Lead financial strategy and reporting for a portfolio of clients.
• Customize financial models and dashboards to support client goals.
• Facilitate conversations that drive pricing, margin, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with our team to enhance internal processes and service offerings.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: Help business owners build profitable, sustainable companies.
• Flexible Environment: Work remotely with a team that values autonomy and collaboration.
• Performance-Based Rewards: Our compensation model rewards results and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree