140 qualified fractional opportunities, posted-rate evidence, and one market takeaway.
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Week of August 31, 2026 · 140 active roles · 36% post compensation

Active roles
140
Qualified fractional and interim
Median posted rate
$100/hr
Based on 51 hourly ranges
-20%
Vs last week
56%
Remote
36%
Pay disclosed
What we’re seeing: Other leads qualified demand with 58 live roles. 56% of the qualified board is remote, and the posted hourly median is $100/hr across 51 usable ranges.

Five opportunities worth opening

Chosen for engagement clarity, useful compensation evidence, and role variety.

(Part-Time) Mission Planner & Controller - Stratospheric Balloons
Near Space Labs · Remote, US · $20-$32/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Fractional Development Director
Harrison House Music Arts & Ecology · Joshua Tree, CA, US · $45,000-$50,000/yr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Learntastic · Remote, US · $5,000-$7,000/mo
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Event & Field Marketing Manager
Kaizen Labs · Remote · $60-$90/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Chief Medical Officer
Allia Health Group · Remote (USA only) · $275-$400/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.

Demand by function

Other 58 $96/hr median · n=26
CFO 37 $125/hr median · n=9
Director 14 $67/hr median · n=12
VP 9 $163/hr median · n=1
Head of function 7 $288/hr median · n=1

Market shifts worth knowing

Three relevant developments selected for what they change for fractional professionals, not merely for mentioning “fractional.”

COFO Era: Why a Risky, Rewarding Dual Role Is Taking Over the C-Suite
Why it matters: Finance leaders are adopting a hybrid COFO role that combines financial and operational oversight, signaling a shift in C-suite structure.
gfmag.com
Fraud Is a Revenue Problem and Your CRO Should Own It
Why it matters: The CRO is increasingly responsible for addressing fraud as a revenue issue rather than a security concern, requiring cross-functional accountability.
destinationcrm.com
Does Your CFO Know High-Volume Hiring Shows Up On The P&L?
Why it matters: HR leaders must link high-volume hiring to financial metrics to ensure executive teams understand its impact on the P&L.
forbes.com
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Method: public listings are deduplicated, then filtered for both fractional or interim engagement language and relevant role scope. Compensation is shown in the employer’s posted unit; hourly medians use only listings with usable hourly ranges.

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