When Financial Leadership Can’t Wait
Transitions happen. Whether you’re facing an unexpected departure, preparing for a transaction, or managing through a crisis, you’ll always have a need for experienced financial leadership.
Ascent CFO Solutions offers Interim CFO services that deliver clarity, control, and confidence.
We step in quickly to provide:
- Temporary financial leadership with strategic depth
- Stabilization during executive change or financial disruptions
- Board-ready reporting, scenario modeling, and decision support
From financial restructuring to merger and acquisition support, we help companies move forward with a clear financial strategy.
Get right-sized financial leadership from experienced CFOs ready to lead your team.
How An Interim CFO Can Help
We support CEOs, boards, investor groups and fund managers through moments that demand experience.
1. Navigate Change with Confidence
Our executive transition support ensures continuity and preserves stakeholder trust—whether during a departure, a promotion, or an unexpected disruption.
2. Control the Narrative
With experienced financial reporting oversight, we help you maintain investor confidence, clean up financials, and deliver on short timelines.
3. Solve Problems Without Politics
As outside advisors, we bring objective financial analysis and recommendations focused solely on what’s best for your business.
What’s Included in Our Interim CFO Services
- Short and medium-term CFO services tailored to urgent needs and timelines
- Cash flow modeling, runway tracking, and board presentation prep
- Internal controls review and risk mitigation
- Support with audits, investor relations, and strategic planning
- Financial restructuring and cost rationalization initiatives
- Pre-deal and post-close M&A support
- Crisis management expertise during volatile or uncertain periods
- Leadership during ERP transitions, reporting overhauls, or executive absence
- Hiring support, coaching, and onboarding for incoming CFOs
Who We Serve
Our interim CFO solutions are built for:
- Founders managing a CFO exit or medical leave
- Private equity firms and fund managers seeking fast stabilization post-close
- High-growth companies preparing for a transaction
- Mid-market businesses in crisis or undergoing strategic shifts
Whether you need a stopgap or a short-term operator with long-term impact, we deliver fast.
Case Studies
See how companies have utilized our Interim CFO Services to help them fill a temporary full-time need:
Global FinTech Company / Nordic Ice Case Study / Reside
Why You Should Consider Ascent CFO Solutions
We provide more than a seat at the table—we provide leverage.
- CFOs with backgrounds in many industries, including SaaS & Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, eCommerce, and more
- Proven track record in: Buy-side and sell-side M&A, fundraising, and turnaround finance
- Access to full support teams: CFOs, Controllers, Financial Analysts, Accounting Managers
- Transparent pricing
- National availability, virtual or on-site
Get right-sized financial leadership from experienced CFOs ready to lead your team.
Our Interim CFO Service Area
We deliver remote Interim CFO services to businesses nationwide, making a senior-level CFO accessible wherever you are. And when your business needs in-person support, travel can be arranged to meet on-site needs.
Colorado Offices
We are headquartered in Colorado, with offices in Boulder and Denver. However, many of our clients operate throughout Colorado and beyond.
Denver: 2806 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
Boulder: 1035 Pearl St, Suite 407, Boulder, CO 80302
From virtual consultations to in-person engagements, we’re ready to support your growth—locally and nationally.
Get Started With an Interim CFO Today
Schedule a discovery call today to learn how an interim CFO from Ascent CFO Solutions can provide stability, momentum, and clarity when you need it most.
Interim and Temporary CFO FAQs: What to Expect During a Transition
How quickly can an Interim or Temporary CFO step in and deliver value?
Interim CFOs, also referred to as Temporary CFOs, can step in within 48 hours to maintain financial operations, reporting schedules, and strategic initiatives without disruption. They start contributing strategic value from week one.
Here’s how they deliver immediate value:
- Provide unbiased analysis and scenario modeling that supports board decisions and maintains stakeholder confidence
- Deliver comprehensive support from cash flow forecasting to M&A guidance and crisis management
- Maintain team stability while supporting the search and onboarding process for permanent leadership
- Offer specialized expertise in areas like internal controls, restructuring, and investor relations during complex transitions
What types of businesses and situations are best suited for Interim and Temporary CFO solutions?
Scaling companies facing executive turnover, M&A activity, fundraising rounds, or crisis management benefit most from Interim and temporary CFO support. Private equity portfolio companies and high-growth businesses needing immediate financial leadership during transitions are also ideal candidates for Interim CFO support.
When should I consider Interim and Temporary CFO support?
Recognizing these scenarios helps you understand when an interim and temporary CFO can provide the stability and expertise your business needs.
- Founders managing sudden CFO departures need immediate continuity to maintain board confidence and financial operations
- Private equity firms require rapid post-acquisition stabilization and transaction support for portfolio companies
- High-growth companies reaching critical growth thresholds benefit from scaling expertise without full-time commitment
- Mid-market businesses facing system overhauls or crisis management need experienced leadership during transformation
- Companies preparing for exits require board-ready reporting and due diligence preparation from seasoned professionals
What specific services are included in Interim and Temporary CFO support?
Interim CFOs provide comprehensive financial leadership tailored to your company, including: board-ready reporting, cash flow modeling, M&A preparation, and operational efficiency improvements. They also handle crisis management, audit coordination, and system implementations. Our case studies demonstrate how Interim CFOs can complete overdue audits, implement forecasting systems and keep finance departments running amidst major leadership shifts.
How does an Interim and Temporary CFO maintain team morale and continuity during leadership changes?
Interim and temporary CFOs stabilize teams through frequent problem-solving meetings, individual recognition of team members, and clear documentation of processes for knowledge transfer. Interim CFOs focus on empowering current team members, rather than replacing them.
Can Interim and Temporary CFOs support hiring and onboarding of a permanent CFO?
Yes, Interim and temporary CFOs often lead the search process for permanent replacements while documenting processes and preparing comprehensive handover materials. They can coach internal candidates and provide hiring support for incoming CFOs. This approach maintains momentum during the leadership change and supports smooth knowledge transfer.
Interim/Temporary vs Fractional CFO—What’s Right for Our Situation?
Determining whether an Interim or a Fractional CFO is the right fit for your organization involves evaluating your specific business needs and growth goals.
An Interim CFO, also known as a temporary CFO, typically fills a temporary gap, providing full-time financial leadership during transitional periods such as a sudden departure or an organizational shift. This option is ideal for companies needing immediate, intensive financial oversight. Conversely, a Fractional CFO offers part-time, ongoing strategic financial guidance on a flexible basis. This solution is designed for growth-focused businesses seeking to enhance their financial strategy steadily over time without the overhead of a full-time executive. Our article, “Fractional CFO vs. Interim CFO: When is the Right Time to Engage?”, describes each role in more detail.
Our team at Ascent CFO Solutions can help assess your unique needs and recommend the most suitable path to support your business.
Contact Us
Questions or business inquiries regarding our part-time CFO, finance and accounting services are welcome at: info@ascentcfo.com
