Chief Financial Officer - Fractional or Part Time

Position Title: Fractional or Part-Time Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone required)

Employment Type: Fractional / Part-Time (10–20 hours per week, flexible schedule)

About EVG Specialty Network

EVG Specialty Network is a network of leading veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals, with over 750 employees and $120 million in revenue. As we scale to meet increased demand for advanced veterinary care, we are seeking strategic financial leadership to guide our next phase of growth, investment, and operational alignment.

Position Summary

The Fractional/Part-Time CFO will provide high-level financial leadership, strategic guidance, and fiscal oversight to the CEO and senior executive team. This role is ideal for a seasoned financial executive with multi-site healthcare or veterinary experience who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments. The ideal candidate will help drive financial clarity, discipline, and long-term value creation while ensuring sound financial controls and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

· Serve as a financial thought partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity stakeholders.

· Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the organization.

· Analyze complex financial data to support key decisions on capital allocation, hospital performance, and corporate growth.

Reporting & Compliance

· Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

· Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

· Support accurate and timely Board reporting and investor communication.

Operational Finance & Profitability

· Collaborate with hospital and regional leaders to assess P&L drivers, COGS, labor utilization, and EBITDA margins.

· Evaluate service line profitability and advise on operational efficiencies and margin improvement.

· Guide pricing strategy, vendor contracts, and capital investments.

Team Oversight & Development

· Provide guidance and mentorship to the internal finance and accounting team.

· Evaluate existing finance structure and recommend optimizations or additional talent where needed.

· Act as liaison between internal finance team and external advisors (tax, audit, legal, M&A)

Growth & Transactions

· Help refine financial models related to expansion, debt structuring, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

· 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including prior CFO or senior financial leadership roles.

· Background in multi-location healthcare, veterinary, or private equity-backed businesses.

· Demonstrated success in building or refining finance functions in high-growth settings.

· Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred:

· CPA or MBA.

· Experience with Intacct/Sage, Paylocity, and enterprise budgeting tools.

· Familiarity with veterinary P&L dynamics (e.g., COGS, labor % targets, and specialty services margin).

Schedule and Compensation

This is a part-time and/or contract position estimated at 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on business needs. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, either on a flat monthly retainer or hourly basis.