Smart business owners are saying goodbye to the $300,000 CFO.

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May 05, 2025

by a professional from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business in Austin, TX, USA

Hiring a full-time CFO is expensive. That’s a HUGE hit to the bottom line for small to mid-sized companies. But a fractional CFO gets you a solid expert without the massive price tag. Here’s how they stack up. Full-Time CFO: - Salary: up to $300,000 annually - Total Cost: $360,00 including benefits - More management work for you - You pay for external training - Long-term commitment - More employee liability Fractional CFO Services: - Monthly fee, a fraction of full-time costs - Flexibility to scale services up or down - Can be part of your accountant's team, so have one less vendor to manage Be smart: Get your finance expert without breaking the bank.
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Reply by a searcher
from Tulane University in Charlotte, NC, USA
At trustyoungco.com, we work with a range of small businesses - and the truth is, not everyone needs a fractional CFO. What most need first are clean, accurate financials maintained monthly, along with periodic strategy sessions to set goals, identify profit levers, and build accountability. That foundation alone can drive meaningful progress without the cost of ongoing CFO support.
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Reply by a professional
from Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand
CFO's are worth their weight, experience dependent. It will always come back to the culture and the direction of the company's future that will ultimately sway their decision.
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