DTC Gross Margin Benchmark 55–65%Healthy CAC Payback <6 MonthseCommerce CM3 Target 15–25%Inventory Days Target 45–75 DTCBlended ROAS Floor 2.5–3.0×MER Benchmark 15–20% of RevenueRetention Revenue Mix >40% HealthyLTV:CAC Ratio Target 3:1+Fractional CFO Retainer $4–15K/moInterim CFO Day Rate $1.2–2.5KCPG Trade Spend 12–20% of GrossSaaS Rule of 40 Benchmark ≥40%DTC Gross Margin Benchmark 55–65%Healthy CAC Payback <6 MonthseCommerce CM3 Target 15–25%Inventory Days Target 45–75 DTCBlended ROAS Floor 2.5–3.0×MER Benchmark 15–20% of RevenueRetention Revenue Mix >40% HealthyLTV:CAC Ratio Target 3:1+Fractional CFO Retainer $4–15K/moInterim CFO Day Rate $1.2–2.5KCPG Trade Spend 12–20% of GrossSaaS Rule of 40 Benchmark ≥40%

// The Definitive Resource — Updated 2026

The Fractional &
Interim CFO Index

We've indexed and ranked the fractional and interim CFO firms that actually run consumer-brand and mid-market finance — eCommerce, DTC, CPG, omni-channel, SaaS, clean-tech and more. Real rankings. Real benchmarks. No directory filler.

14+
Firms Indexed
16
Industry Verticals
8
Cities Covered
$4B+
Client Revenue Tracked
General fractional CFO services for early-stage startups and SMBs. Focuses on fundraising readiness and GAAP compliance.
Seed / Series AGAAPFundraising
$6–10K/mo
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Specialises in ARR modeling, board reporting and Series B+ preparation for SaaS and B2B technology companies.
SaaSARR ModelingBoard ReportingSeries B+
$8–15K/mo
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Fractional finance leadership for consumer brands. Strong in COGS analysis and retail margin optimization.
Consumer BrandsRetailCOGS Analysis
$5–9K/mo
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Fractional CFO and controller services for manufacturing and supply-chain businesses, with ERP implementation experience.
ManufacturingSupply ChainERP
$7–12K/mo
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Fractional CFO for agencies, media and professional-services firms. Revenue recognition and project-profitability focus.
AgenciesMediaRev Recognition
$4–8K/mo
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Interim CFO cover for leadership gaps, turnarounds and transactions across mid-market companies.
Interim CoverTurnaroundTransactions
$1.5–2.2K/day
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Finance leadership for clean-tech and green-tech ventures — grant accounting, project finance and investor reporting.
Clean-TechGrant AccountingProject Finance
$7–13K/mo
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Fractional CFO and FP&A support for omni-channel retailers balancing DTC, wholesale and marketplace economics.
Omni-ChannelWholesaleMarketplace
$6–11K/mo
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Fractional and interim CFO services for oil & gas, energy services and resources companies.
EnergyResourcesCapex Planning
Engagement-based
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Finance leadership for property managers, developers and real-estate operators — JV accounting and project waterfalls.
Real EstateJV AccountingWaterfalls
Engagement-based
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Finance leadership for DSOs, multi-site medical and healthcare roll-ups — unit economics and acquisition integration.
HealthcareRoll-upsUnit Economics
Engagement-based
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Finance leadership for boutique hotel groups, restaurants and multi-venue food & beverage operators.
HospitalityMulti-VenueLabor Cost
Engagement-based
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