Fractional CFO

A financial co-pilot for the stage you're in.

Most growing businesses hit a point where a bookkeeper isn't enough and a full-time CFO isn't justified. That's the seat we fill — senior financial leadership, sized to your business.

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You've built something real. But the financial questions keep getting bigger — cash flow is harder to predict, margins move and you're not sure why, and the next phase (a raise, a hire, an acquisition) needs more than a monthly P&L. You need someone in the numbers with you.

A Fractional CFO gives you the strategic financial leadership of a full-time CFO — clarity in your numbers, control of cash, stronger profitability, and a disciplined plan for growth — without the cost or overhead of a permanent hire. You invest in outcomes, not a job title.

What you get

Leadership that drives outcomes

Clarity

Forecasting & modeling

Cash-flow forecasts, 3-statement models, and scenario planning so you decide with conviction.

Cash

Cash-flow command

Stabilize cash, shorten cycles, and always know your runway and your levers.

Capital

Capital readiness

Bank-ready financials and a borrowing narrative a credit committee can follow.

Control

Right-sized controls

Sound, simple financial controls grounded in GAAP — protection without bureaucracy.

Margins

Profitability & pricing

Find where margin leaks, fix pricing, and turn growth into profit.

Partner

Monthly strategy

A senior partner in your corner — reporting, KPIs, and decisions, every month.

Who does what

Where a Fractional CFO fits

You likely need a bookkeeper and a CPA. A CFO is a different seat.

Records it

Bookkeeper

Transactions, payroll, and clean books. Tells you what already happened.

Files it

CPA / Accountant

Taxes, compliance, and year-end. Keeps you in good standing with the IRS.

Reports it

Controller

Tightens reporting and process. Strong on accuracy, lighter on strategy.

Decides what's next

Fractional CFO

Interprets the numbers and drives growth, cash, capital, and pricing — with a banker's lens on funding.

Run a recurring-revenue tech business? See how we work with MSPs & IT services and SaaS companies.

How it works

From first call to results

01

Discovery

We immerse in your model, financials, and goals.

02

Scope

We define deliverables and what winning looks like.

03

Execution

We build models, fix cash, install controls, deliver insight.

04

Partnership

Ongoing monthly strategy and senior guidance as you scale.

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Questions

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How much does a fractional CFO cost?+

Fractional CFO work is priced as a monthly retainer sized to the time and complexity your business needs, and defined projects can be quoted as a fixed fee. We scope and quote before any work starts, so there's no open-ended meter. If you need help with one decision rather than ongoing support, CFO Lite is the project-based option.

When should a business hire a fractional CFO?+

Usually when revenue is growing but cash is harder to predict, when a loan, raise, acquisition or sale is coming, or when decisions have outgrown what your bookkeeper and CPA can answer. Most businesses reach that point somewhere between $500K and $20M in revenue.

What's the difference between a fractional CFO and a controller?+

A controller makes sure the numbers are accurate and the close runs on time. A fractional CFO uses those numbers to decide what happens next: cash strategy, pricing, capital, forecasting and growth. Many growing businesses need the CFO view before they need a full-time controller.

Do you work with businesses near me?+

We're based in Pottstown, PA, and work with businesses across Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Bucks and Delaware counties and the greater Philadelphia area, as well as New Jersey and New York. Many engagements run remotely, with in-person sessions when they matter.

Do you specialize in any industries?+

Yes. Managed service providers, IT services firms and SaaS companies are a particular focus, because recurring-revenue businesses are valued differently. See our pages for MSPs and IT services and SaaS companies.

How much of my team's time do you need?+

Minimal. We integrate with your bookkeeper and accountant, work largely independently, and keep a light cadence — typically a weekly check-in and a monthly strategy session.

How long is a typical engagement?+

Most run 3–12 months, flexible to your goals. Some start with a focused build (a model, a raise) and move into ongoing monthly support.

Do you replace our CPA or bookkeeper?+

No — we complement them. They keep the books and handle tax; we handle strategy, cash, capital, and decisions. We don't provide tax or legal advice.

What if I only have one specific problem?+

Then CFO Lite may be the faster, lower-cost fit. We'll tell you honestly which one makes sense.

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Take the 60-second fit check or book a call — either way you'll leave with a clear next step.

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