Fractional & Interim CFO expertise that builds and maintains momentum.

Sync CFO plugs Fractional and Interim CFOs into organizations where gaps or pressure points exist — focused on GovCon, Cyber, and DoD. For deal-makers and operators who need execution to keep moving through transitions, active deals, and contract expansion.

Connect with an Expert
50+
PE deals across the bench
$5M–$600M
Revenue band of engaged portfolio companies
75–3,000
FTE range across engagements
Problems We Solve

Where CFO fit quietly costs value.

01 CFOs brought in too late clean-up mode, missed windows, broken reporting.
02 CFOs brought in too early overbuilt cost structure, wrong profile for the stage.
03 Deals outgrow the CFO capability gap, but leadership stays due to role sensitivity.
04 Situations require specialized expertise but no bench exists to solve for it.
05 Full-time hires made without a value creation lens misaligned to exit.
Where We Show Up

The pressure points we step into.

Pre-deal

Diligence gaps

Post-close

Stabilization

Scale

Rapid growth & contract expansion

Visibility

Reporting breakdowns

Exit

Transaction readiness (sell-side or recap)

Performance

CFO plateau or misfit

How We Help

Four deployment models, matched to the moment.

Fractional CFO

For early scale and founder-led businesses. Cost discipline, infrastructure build, and senior judgment without the full-time overhead. Capability bridge while the right long-term profile clarifies.

Interim CFO

Full-seat executive operator deployed immediately to stabilize the business, restore reporting integrity, and bridge transitions. Transaction readiness, cleanup, and gap coverage with a clean handoff.

Full-Time CFO Search

Exit-aligned, investor-ready leadership. Sourced through a pre-vetted network with a value creation lens — so the permanent hire fits the strategy, the stage, and the outcome.

Specialized Operators

GovCon-specific complexity solved with senior operators. Contracts, compliance, scale, DCAA-ready systems, and the muscle memory that only comes from running these businesses.

Resources

Frameworks and tools, built from the work.

Leadership
Scott Engler
Founder & CEO

Former Gartner CFO practice leader and former True Search Partner. Focused on alignment and value creation across the CFO lifecycle — from diagnosis through deployment.

Steve Radanovic
CFO Practice Leader

27-year veteran GovCon CFO. Expert in scaling, compliance, and transactions. Built and run finance organizations through the complexity that defines federal contractors.

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

What is a Fractional CFO?

A Fractional CFO is an embedded operating partner, deployed part-time to build scalable capability without full-time overhead — upgrading systems, forecasting, and operating rhythm while staying flexible as the business scales.

How is a Fractional CFO different from an Interim CFO?

A Fractional CFO is embedded part-time to build capability while preserving capital flexibility. An Interim CFO is a full-seat operator deployed immediately to stabilize the business and bridge leadership transitions until a permanent hire is made.

When should a company hire a Fractional CFO instead of a full-time CFO?

In early scale or founder-led growth, when strategy is still clarifying or capital discipline matters. A full-time CFO hired too early adds fixed executive cost before the ROI exists — and risks the wrong profile for the stage, compressing EBITDA and runway.

Does Sync CFO specialize in government contracting?

Yes. Sync CFO is focused on GovCon, Cyber, and DoD businesses, with specialized operators experienced in federal contracts, DCAA compliance, indirect cost pools, and the scale dynamics specific to government contractors.

Where is momentum at risk in your business or portfolio?

For deal-makers and operators navigating a transition, an active deal, or a CFO seat that no longer fits the stage — let's talk.

Inquiries

Scott Engler
Founder & CEO
Steve Radanovic
CFO Practice Leader
Quick answer

SyncCFO provides fractional CFO, interim CFO, and CFO search services for deal-makers and operators in GovCon, Cyber, DoD, and PE-backed companies — embedded financial leadership that builds and maintains momentum without the cost of a full-time hire.