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CFO services — particularly fractional CFO engagements — give growing companies access to senior financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. A fractional CFO sets financial strategy, builds forecasting systems, prepares for fundraising or audits, manages investor relations, and gives the CEO a financial co-pilot. Most companies need CFO-level thinking long before they can afford a $250K+ full-time executive.
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Common questions about cfo services.
What does a fractional CFO actually do?
A fractional CFO works part-time (typically 1–3 days per week) and owns your company's financial strategy. Day-to-day, this means: building and maintaining financial models, managing cash flow, preparing board and investor reporting, overseeing accounting, supporting fundraising, and advising the CEO on major financial decisions.
When does a startup need a fractional CFO?
Most companies benefit from fractional CFO support when they reach $500K–$1M in ARR, are approaching a fundraise, or when financial complexity exceeds what a bookkeeper or controller can handle. Earlier than most founders expect.
What's the difference between a CFO and a controller?
A controller focuses on the past: accurate bookkeeping, compliance, and financial reporting. A CFO focuses on the future: forecasting, fundraising, strategic financial decisions. Growing companies often need both — a controller for accuracy, a CFO for strategy.
How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Fractional CFOs typically charge $150–$400 per hour or $3,000–$10,000 per month for a defined scope of work. This is a fraction of a full-time CFO's $200K–$400K total compensation — while providing the same strategic expertise for the hours you actually need.