Fractional Controller Services
Financial Leadership That Strengthens Your Business
Get controller level oversight, GAAP aligned reporting, and clear financial strategy at a monthly rate built for growing companies.
Why Companies Choose Fractional Controller Support
Full Time Controller
High salary range
Required benefits and overhead
Office and equipment costs
Management responsibility
One person holding all knowledge
Fixed cost even in slow seasons
vs
Fractional Controller
✓ One predictable monthly rate
✓ No benefits or overhead
✓ Team based support
✓ Scales with business needs
✓ Immediate senior level insight
✓ Oversight plus action
Annual Cost Difference: Typical savings of $138K to $208K each year.
The Right Level of Support for Your Stage of Growth
START HERE: Financial Health Assessment $3,495 | One-time Comprehensive review of your current financial operations to determine which ongoing tier fits your needs.
Tier 1
$100
Online Course Only
Popular
Tier 2
$200
Online Course +
Virtual Support
Tier 3
$300
Online Course +
Workshop
Complete Financial Protection
Your Fractional Controller doesn't work in isolation—we coordinate directly with Tax Defense and Bookkeeping teams to create complete financial protection:
✓ Monthly bookkeeping reviews identify potential tax issues before they become problems
✓ Financial reporting includes audit-readiness alerts that feed into tax defense strategy
✓ Strategic planning incorporates tax-advantaged structures recommended by our former IRS auditor
✓ Controller oversight ensures bookkeeping quality meets audit-defense standards
The Result: You're not just financially organized, you're fortified against audit exposure while optimizing for growth.
Who This Is For
$3M-$10M Revenue
Outgrown your bookkeeper, not ready for full-time controller. Need executive visibility without executive overhead.
Recommended: Basic Oversight
$10M-$25M Revenue
Complex enough for strategic oversight, prefer investing in growth instead of $180K controller salary.
Recommended: Strategic Planning
$25M-$50M Pre-CFO
Approaching CFO-level complexity, but not quite there. Need sophisticated planning without c-suite compensation.
Recommended: Strategic Planning
Multi-Entity Operations
Multiple legal entities, locations, or business units requiring consolidation and segment reporting.
Recommended: Multi-Entity
FAQs
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Bookkeepers handle transactions. Controllers provide strategic oversight, GAAP compliance, executive reports, and guide financial decisions. We typically oversee your bookkeeper's work.
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CPAs provide tax prep and periodic advisory. Controllers provide ongoing operations management, monthly reporting, and strategic planning. We work closely with your CPA.
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Not necessarily. We help determine the right structure as part of the assessment. Many clients bundle our Bookkeeping + Controller services.
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Absolutely. Most engagements involve overseeing existing staff. We make them better.