Where Finance Gets Sharp,

and Strategy Gets Loud

The CFO Edit delivers premium fractional CFO services for leaders who demand more than clean books. We bring clarity, structure, and strategic financial leadership without the full-time overhead.
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About

The CFO Edit

Founded by Clethra Karen, a seasoned finance leader with over a decade of high-stakes experience across private equity, real estate, and high-growth service firms, The CFO Edit exists for founders rewriting the rules of business.

Whether you’re scaling, raising capital, or gearing up for an exit, we provide executive-level financial strategy without the cost or commitment of a full-time CFO.

This is not about fixing spreadsheets. It’s about editing your entire financial function for growth, confidence, and control.
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What We Do

Fractional CFO Partnerships

A strategic, part-time CFO without full-time overhead.

  • Executive financial leadership & guidance
  • Board-ready financial reporting & presentations
  • Cash flow planning, scenario modeling, and forecasting
  • Strategic planning & performance tracking
  • Monthly CFO check-ins & ad hoc advisory

Finance Team Restructure

Building a lean, smart, scalable finance department.

  • Evaluation of internal team roles & hiring roadmap
  • SOPs and workflow improvements
  • Software and tech stack recommendations
  • Onboarding support for internal finance hires

Capital + Exit Prep

Get investor-ready with confidence and clarity.

  • Budgeting, KPI dashboards & performance reporting
  • Financial modeling for capital raises, M&A, or exits
  • Due diligence support & pitch prep
  • Profitability analysis and strategic advisory

Who We Work With

For Founders Who Move With Intention

We partner with growth-focused companies navigating high-stakes financial decisions. Our clients include:

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Established service-based businesses ready to professionalize their finance function

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Real estate investment firms and funds managing active or expanding portfolios

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Private equity portfolio companies in phases of transition, turnaround, or accelerated growth

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Why The CFO Edit

You’ve outgrown DIY finance. But that doesn’t mean you need a bloated finance team. The CFO Edit gives you top-tier financial clarity, structure, and foresight fractionalized to fit your business.

With us, you get:

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Executive finance strategy

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Hands-on implementation support

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Clear, confident decision-making

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Data-backed storytelling for investors and stakeholders

READY FOR YOUR STRATEGIC EDIT?

Let’s cut the noise and build with precision.