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For growing businesses · $500K–$5M


Financial leadership
without the salary.

Strategic financial oversight, payroll management, and polished reporting for businesses at $500K–$5M in revenue — at a fraction of what a full-time controller costs.

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Custom-scoped to your business · Month-to-month engagement

What you get

What's included.

Everything a controller does, without the overhead.

Financial Oversight & Review

Monthly review of your books for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Payroll Management

Processing payroll runs, managing tax withholdings, and keeping your team paid correctly and on time.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Tracking vendor bills, managing payment schedules, and following up on outstanding invoices.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, plus custom KPI dashboards delivered on time every month.

Policy & Process Development

Expense approval workflows, purchase order processes, and internal controls that protect your business as it scales.

Strategic Financial Guidance

Budget vs. actual analysis, cash flow forecasting, and preparation for loans, investors, or major decisions.

The math

The math makes sense.

A full-time controller costs $115K–$195K per year when you factor in salary, benefits, and overhead.

Full-time controller

Base salary
$80K – $120K/year
Benefits & taxes
$20K – $35K/year
Office & overhead
$5K – $15K/year
Recruiting costs
$10K – $25K one-time
Total annual cost
$115K – $195K

Fractional controller

Monthly retainer
$1,500 – $4,000/mo
Benefits & taxes
$0
Office & overhead
$0
Recruiting costs
$0
Total annual cost
$18K – $48K

Save $70K – $150K per year

with the same level of financial oversight.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked.

Ready when you are

Financial leadership
that scales with you.

Schedule a consultation to discuss how a fractional controller can free you to focus on growth.

Month-to-month engagement. No long-term contracts required.