How Can A Part-Time CFO Help?

Posted by Rosamund Dillard

October 22, 2009

A CFO or Chief Financial Officer is the person on your executive team who sole purpose is to increase cash flow, improve profits and help in improve the bottom line. The difference between a CFO and part-time CFO is only the hours.

This is an ideal situation for smaller companies who need the expertise of a CFO but don’t have the funds to have a dedicated CFO. These smaller businesses will benefit from having a CFO temporarily to get them situated and running a profitable business.

The responsibilities of a part-time CFO are set around the company’s financial and accounting practices. They are check to make sure that proper accounting practices are be done. This could include budgeting, taxes and auditing, and devising strategies to streamline cash flow procedures.

A CFO will also oversee the budget planning and put into motion any strategic plans for managing the company’s costs. Sometimes it requires a specialist to really look at the business functions and make authoritative, educated decisions.

Some of the other duties of a part-time CFO include taking care of the cash flow of the company, and making predictions on where those profits will go, or where they will need to go. They must also optimize and maintain good relations with any banks they do business with.

They are there to help teach and develop the knowledge of the staff within the company so that when their work is done, the staff can continue with the proper financial workings. The part-time CFO will also help to create relationships with lending institutions and many other important financial members of the community in which the company is positioned.

Many companies are taking the option of hiring a part-time CFO to help solve their money woes. Very often, this simple measure can turn a company’s financial standing right around and set them on a far more profitable path.

Of course, there will be a cost to hire a part-time CFO, but it will be significantly lower than bringing on a new corporate executive. Between the high salary and the benefits that would be required, it could be a pretty tough addition. Take a look online to find some highly qualified CFOs that can help you take your business to the next level.

Rosamund Dillard is a CFO that has built a career working with top corporations. She now dedicates her time and resources as a Part Time CFO to medium-sized companies helping them grow.

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