Fractional Leadership

Fractional Leadership

Senior tax leadership: exactly when you need it, without adding permanent headcount.

High-growth companies often encounter tax complexity long before they are ready for a full-time tax leader. Private equity-backed companies face intense reporting and integration demands. Early-stage companies must navigate multistate, international, or IP-related tax issues with limited resources.

Fractional leadership fills this gap.

TaxForce provides part-time Heads of Tax, Directors, and senior advisors with the experience to guide strategy, build structure, reduce risk, and support growth — scaled to the hours and budget that make sense for your stage.


Why Middle-Market & PE-Backed Companies Choose TaxForce

Strategic Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost

Fractional leaders work 10–20 hours per week based on need, offering executive-level impact at a sustainable budget.

Ideal for Fast-Changing Environments

Hypergrowth, expansions, new product lines, M&A, and pre-IPO preparation all demand senior tax judgment: even before hiring a full-time leader.

Specialized Expertise for Complex Needs

  • International structures
  • Transfer pricing
  • ASC 740 expectations
  • State and local expansion
  • Indirect tax requirements
  • IP and R&D strategy

Hands-On Guidance + Practical Execution

Fractional leaders provide thought leadership and roll up their sleeves when needed.

Scalable Model

Increase or decrease hours as your business evolves.

Convert to full-time when appropriate—or remain fractional during ongoing transition periods.

A Modern Alternative to High-Cost Advisors

Big Four advisory rates are often prohibitive for early-stage and mid-market companies.

Fractional leaders provide world-class capability in a flexible, affordable format.


Ideal for:

  • High-growth companies experiencing tax complexity
  • PE-backed companies with aggressive reporting timelines
  • Businesses preparing for liquidity events or IPO
  • Organizations needing temporary senior leadership while searching for a permanent hire