Sync CFO · Fractional & Interim CFO

CFO expertise that builds and maintains momentum.

Sync 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.

Problems we solve

Where CFO fit quietly costs value.

01CFOs brought in too late → clean-up mode, missed windows, broken reporting.
02CFOs brought in too early → overbuilt cost structure, wrong profile for the stage.
03Deals outgrow the CFO → capability gap, but leadership stays due to role sensitivity.
04Situations require specialized expertise → but no bench exists to solve for it.
05Full-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

Finance function not ready for scrutiny. We stabilize and prepare before the process begins.

Post-close

Stabilization

New ownership, new reporting expectations, no CFO. We step in from day one.

Scale

Rapid growth & contract expansion

Revenue scaling faster than finance infrastructure. We build it while you grow.

Visibility

Reporting breakdowns

Numbers nobody trusts, close cycles that drag. We fix the foundation.

Exit

Transaction readiness

Sell-side or recap. We build the EBITDA bridge, package diligence, and carry the buyer narrative.

Performance

CFO plateau or misfit

The current CFO worked at the last stage. We cover the transition without the drama.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Specialized Operators

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a fractional CFO and an interim CFO services?

A fractional CFO works part-time on an ongoing basis — right for companies that need CFO-level leadership but cannot justify a full-time hire. An interim CFO works full-time for a defined period — typically 6 to 12 months — deployed for leadership transitions, crisis response, or surge capacity around a capital raise or sale process.

What types of companies does Sync CFO serve?

Sync CFO serves GovCon, Defense, Cyber, DoD, and PE-backed mid-market companies from $5M to $600M in revenue. The practice specializes in regulated complexity and sponsor-tested environments where a generalist CFO would not have the domain expertise required.

How quickly can Sync CFO deploy a fractional or interim CFO?

The bench includes PE-experienced CFOs and specialized GovCon operators available for immediate fractional and interim support. Contact Scott Engler at scott@sync-exec.com or Steve Radanovic at stever@sync-exec.com to start the conversation.

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.

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Founder & CEO

Scott Engler

Former Gartner CFO practice leader. Focused on alignment and value creation across the CFO lifecycle — diagnosis through deployment.

scott@sync-exec.com

CFO Practice Leader

Steve Radanovic

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

stever@sync-exec.com

Diagnostic

GovCon CFO Readiness

15-minute scored assessment across 6 domains. Know exactly where the finance function is exposed before a buyer does.

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