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Tyson Insulation is looking for a fractional CFO. We are a service-based contracting business doing approximately $1.6M in annual revenue, paid mostly upfront, and operating on QuickBooks Online. We are looking to hire a Fractional CFO to help us gain strong control over cash flow, budgeting, and financial decision-making so we can scale profitably toward $2M+ revenue. This role is advisory and strategic, not bookkeeping, accounting, or investor fundraising. What We Need Help With • Cash flow management and forecasting (clear visibility into what’s safe to spend and when) • Creating and maintaining a practical operating budget • Monthly budget vs actual review and financial insights • Margin and overhead analysis (gross margin, overhead %, net profit) • Defining and tracking a small set of KPIs that drive decisions • Identifying financial bottlenecks holding back growth • Advising on timing of hires, marketing spend, equipment purchases, and reinvestment • Acting as a financial thought partner for the owner What This Role Is NOT • Bookkeeping or transaction entry • Accounts payable / receivable • Payroll processing • Tax return preparation • Investor decks, fundraising, or cap table management (We already have bookkeeping and tax support in place.) Ideal Candidate • Proven experience as a Fractional CFO or senior finance leader • Strong background working with service-based or contractor businesses • Comfortable with QuickBooks Online • Focused on cash discipline, budgeting, and owner decision-making, not just reports • Able to explain financials in plain English and provide clear recommendations • Comfortable with a light monthly cadence rather than full-time involvement Scope & Time Commitment • Estimated 4–5 hours per month • Initial setup phase followed by an ongoing monthly review cadence Apply tot his job

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