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Job description
Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
CAP3 | Wilmington, NC
CAP3 is not a traditional accounting firm—and this is not a traditional finance role.
We’re looking for a Fractional Chief Financial Officer who loves business. Someone who can think strategically and roll up their sleeves. Someone who gets just as excited about improving a client’s cash flow as they do helping them make a big decision. If you’re the kind of person who wants to sit in a boardroom all day, this probably isn’t for you. If you want to be in the business, helping owners actually run and grow it—keep reading.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
You’ll serve as a financial leader for multiple growing businesses, acting as a true partner to the owner—not just an advisor from a distance.
Work directly with business owners to understand how their business really operates
Turnfinancials into clear, actionable insights (not just reports)
Own cash flow, forecasting, and profitability strategy
Build and refine KPIs that actually drive behavior and results
Help clients make decisions around hiring, pricing, expansion, and investment Identify problems early—and help fix them (not just point them out)
Lead client meetings and be a trusted voice in the room
Collaborate with our internal team to ensure execution matches strategy
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ve worked in finance, accounting, or advisory—but always wanted to be closer to the business side
You enjoy problem-solving more than just reporting
You’re comfortable switching between big-picture thinking and detailed execution
You don’t mind getting into the weeds when needed
You can communicate financial concepts in a way that actually makes sense to business owners You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do
Who This Role Is NOT For
Someone looking for a purely corporate or siloed CFO role
Someone who only wants to reviewfinancials, not engage in operations
Someone uncomfortable with ambiguity, variety, or fast-moving environments
What You Bring
Strong financial foundation (accounting,FP&A, or similar background)
Experience with financial statements, forecasting, and cash flow management
Ability to connect numbers to real-world business decisions
Comfort working across multiple clients or projects
Experience with tools likeQuickBooks Online and Excel Strong communication skills—you can lead a room, not just analyze data
Our Core Values – The CAP3 EDGE
Empowerment – We help people achieve more than they thought possible
Diligence – We own the details and deliver with discipline
Generosity – We go above and beyond for clients and each other
Excellence – We hold a high standard because it matters
Why CAP3
You won’t be stuck in a back-office role here.
You’ll be in conversations that matter, helping real businesses grow, make decisions, and succeed.
This is a role for someone who wants to build, influence, and be part of something—not just report on it.
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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