Fractional CFOs are increasingly vital to modern businesses.

Whether it’s an early-stage startup navigating its first funding round or a scaling enterprise expanding into new markets, these on-demand financial leaders provide strategic insight without the cost of a full-time executive.

But as teams become more global and currencies more diverse, financial complexity increases.

Enter Rise - an all-in-one payroll and compliance solution that makes it easy to pay and manage a global workforce, whether in local currencies, stablecoins, or crypto.

For fractional CFOs tasked with streamlining finances, staying compliant, and supporting growth, Rise is a game-changer.

Key Takeaways

• Rise simplifies global payments in fiat, stablecoins, and crypto
• The platform automates onboarding, tax forms, and compliance in 190+ countries
• Ideal for CFOs scaling lean teams with high operational efficiency

The Modern Role of a Fractional CFO

Fractional CFOs handle everything from cash flow forecasting and financial modeling to regulatory compliance and investor relations. They’re strategic operators with one big problem: traditional payroll systems aren’t built for global, decentralized teams.

Common challenges they face include:

• Ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing payments in both fiat and crypto
• Avoiding contractor misclassification
• Onboarding team members quickly without HR bottlenecks

Fractional CFOs need flexible, scalable solutions that let them move fast while maintaining control — and Rise delivers.

Rise's Products That Appeal to Fractional CFOs

Agent of Record (AOR)

Rise’s AOR service protects companies from misclassification penalties by serving as the legal agent for international contractors. This means the contractor signs directly with Rise, insulating the business from legal liability.

Benefits:

• Contractor onboarding in 190+ countries
• Compliant agreements and classification checks
• Tax form generation and compliance monitoring
• Pricing: $400/contractor/month

Global Contractor Pay

Managing contractor payments has never been easier. Fractional CFOs can fund payroll in USD, USDC, or USDT, automate recurring payments, and allow contractors to withdraw in local currency or crypto.

Key Features:

• Instant payouts in 90+ fiat currencies & 100+ cryptocurrencies
• Automated tax reporting
• Smart contract automation for milestone-based payments
• Transparent fee structure: $50/contractor/month or 3% of volume

Learn more about global contractor pay

Employer of Record (EOR)

‍Need to hire full-time employees globally without setting up local entities? Rise’s EOR service lets CFOs do just that. It manages employment responsibilities, taxes, and benefits.

Highlights:

• Available in the US, UK, Canada, and expanding to 60+ countries
• Competitive benefits and crypto-compatible 401(k)
• All tax and compliance handled
• Pricing from $399/employee/month

Also, Rise EOR enables employers to offer both Daily Payroll and Earned Wage Access

Direct Payroll (U.S.)

For U.S.-based teams, Rise simplifies payroll with automation, compliance, and flexible pay schedules.

Perks:

• Pay in USD, stablecoins, or cryptocurrencies
• Bi-weekly or monthly pay options
• Access to a benefits and healthcare marketplace
• Easy employee withdrawals in fiat or crypto

Learn more about direct payroll

Top Benefits for Fractional CFOs

Global Compliance Coverage:

Operate across 190+ countries without fear of regulatory missteps.

You can confidently expand your workforce internationally, knowing that every payroll and HR process aligns with local laws and tax requirements.

This eliminates the risk of costly penalties and ensures your business remains compliant as you scale.

Fiat & Crypto Flexibility:

Dual treasury and payout options make financial operations agile. Seamlessly pay employees and contractors in their preferred currency, whether traditional fiat or cryptocurrency, to attract top global talent.

This flexibility empowers you to adapt quickly to changing market demands and financial landscapes.

Speed and Simplicity:

Onboard in minutes, automate tax forms, and manage contracts from one dashboard.

Streamlined workflows reduce administrative burdens, allowing you to focus on growth rather than paperwork.

With intuitive tools, your team can handle complex payroll tasks efficiently and error-free.

Cost Control:

Transparent pricing and startup-friendly discounts. You always know what you’re paying for, with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Special rates for startups help you maximize your budget while accessing enterprise-level payroll solutions.

Real-Time Reporting:

Full visibility into global payroll and financial activity. Instantly access detailed analytics and reports to make informed decisions and maintain financial oversight.

This level of transparency helps you identify trends, optimize spending, and ensure accountability across your organization.

Related: 7 Benefits of Crypto Payroll for Fractional CFOs

Testimonials

“Rise is helping us grow by allowing us to easily hire new employees and contractors and not have to worry about how we are going to facilitate payroll. Allowing deposits in USDC gives us the ability to skip the back and forth headaches with having to interact with banks. They just make it simple and easy." - Jeremy Anderson

"As a company that has contractors and employees worldwide, we needed to find a payment platform that allowed us to pay people in a variety of different countries and one that was savvy enough to integrate with blockchain technologies. Rise checked off all of these boxes while still allowing the setup process to be quick and easy”. - Daniel Keller

“Now with Rise we have a lot more options and the team is very excited about it. Team members have the option to take their monthly payments out in crypto, as well as many different wallets to choose from.”

Conclusion

Fractional CFOs wear many hats (strategist, accountant, operator), and they need tools that are as nimble as they are.

Rise helps them cut through complexity with compliant, flexible, and automated payroll infrastructure.

From contractor onboarding and tax compliance to global payments in crypto or fiat, Rise is the ultimate solution for fractional CFOs ready to take their financial strategy global.

Book a demo today and discover why financial leaders are turning to Rise to power the modern workforce.

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