423 qualified fractional opportunities, posted-rate evidence, and one market takeaway.
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FRACTIONAL MARKET PULSE

Week of September 07, 2026 · 423 active roles · 13% post compensation

Active roles
423
Qualified fractional and interim
Median posted rate
$100/hr
Based on 57 hourly ranges
+217%
Vs last week
22%
Remote
13%
Pay disclosed
What we’re seeing: Other leads qualified demand with 149 live roles. 22% of the qualified board is remote, and the posted hourly median is $100/hr across 57 usable ranges.

Five opportunities worth opening

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

Executive Director (part-time) - West Foundation
Spano Pratt · Manitowoc, WI, US · $90,000-$110,000/yr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Controller - Part Time
DuPage Children's Museum · Naperville, IL, US · $20-$35/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Outsourced CFO
CFO Simplified · Chicago, IL, US · $3-$75/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Controller - Chicago, IL - Full-Time or Part-Time
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC · Chicago, IL, US · $100,000-$125,000/yr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
HR Leader
Noga Foods · Hybrid (Chicago only) · $75-$150/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.

Demand by function

Other 149 $112/hr median · n=27
CFO 91 $132/hr median · n=11
Director 61 $64/hr median · n=12
Head of function 50 $100/hr median · n=2
CTO 19 $88/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

Early signals worth researching

Three recent Form D filings with verified operating context. These are research triggers, not evidence that a company is hiring.

Switchboard Health, Inc.
ID · Other Technology · 2026-09-04
 $5.0M
Company snapshot
What it does: Switchboard Health provides an integrated specialty care platform for virtual care solutions.
How it makes money: The company earns revenue by connecting patients with specialty care providers through its platform and software.
Known for: Provider matching engine and care navigation software for specialty care services.
Relevant to: What are the key factors influencing the adoption of virtual specialty care platforms among health plans?
What to investigate: How does Switchboard Health's platform impact patient outcomes in specialty care?
Archaius Inc.
NC · Other Technology · 2026-09-04
 $1.0M
Company snapshot
What it does: Archaius designs, develops, and deploys advanced signals protection technologies for wireless systems.
How it makes money: Archaius earns revenue by developing and deploying technologies that enhance communications, navigation, and awareness in degraded environments.
Known for: Grale C2, Grale GPS, and TALON systems for resilient communications and PNT.
Relevant to: What are the key factors driving demand for Archaius's signals protection technologies in contested environments?
What to investigate: How does Archaius's technology integrate with existing defense systems to enhance operational capabilities?
BlueCore Energy, Inc.
FL · Other Energy · 2026-09-04
 $19.4M
Company snapshot
What it does: BlueCore Energy Inc. specializes in small modular reactor (SMR) development for maritime applications.
How it makes money: BlueCore Energy earns revenue by assembling, testing, and storing maritime power modules under a lease agreement with the Port of Long Beach.
Known for: SMR development for maritime applications
Relevant to: What operational protocols and safety standards will be required for SMR-powered vessels at U.S. ports?
What to investigate: How can BlueCore Energy's SMR technology be scaled for commercial shipping and port operations?

Source: SEC Form D filings generated 2026-09-06.

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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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