The Right Financial Partner at the Right Time

How a Growing Staffing Company Found the CFO Expertise They Needed to Scale

Strategic Financial Leadership

Fractional CFO partnership driving 5-year growth roadmap

Operational Resilience

Maintained profitability through COVID-19 & personnel transitions

Trusted Integration

Strategic guidance with full leadership team access & flexibility
Company Size: Middle
Industry: Professional Services
Location: San Diego, CA

HNM Systems is a woman-owned staffing and consulting firm on a mission to positively impact lives. Specializing in telecommunications, energy, and technology, the company connects talented professionals with meaningful opportunities at enterprise organizations nationwide, building careers and transforming businesses through people-first workforce solutions.

The Situation

In 2019, HNM Systems found itself at a critical juncture. The business was growing at a rapid pace, with a team of talented leaders in place and ambitious five-year growth targets on the horizon. Despite this strong foundation, there was one crucial gap: strategic financial leadership. HNM Systems needed more than basic accounting—they needed a fractional CFO who could help navigate the complexities of rapid expansion and keep the business on track toward its long-term objectives.

Key Actions Taken

Engaged a fractional CFO with industry expertise to align financial strategy with business growth objectives

Reset strategic objectives and roadmap to establish a clear path forward for the next five years

Maintained profitability and operational efficiency through consistent financial oversight, even during COVID-19 constraints

Provided flexible accounting support by bringing in temporary team members during transitions, including controller maternity leave

Established trusted financial partnership with full access to confidential information and strategic decision-making.

The Results

Sustained growth trajectory with the business successfully navigating COVID-19 challenges and returning to its expansion path.

Strategic roadmap adherence keeping the company aligned with its five-year objectives

Seamless operational continuity even during key personnel transitions

Trusted extension of the leadership team providing both tactical accounting support and strategic CFO guidance

Profitable operations while effectively serving the customer base and maintaining growth momentum

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