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

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

1yr ago

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

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 1yr ago
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.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from United States Military Academy in Washington, DC, USA

I don't know many small businesses that are spending $300k on a CFO. Most businesses that I've looked at thus far $7-10M EV range barely have a director of finance where finance is their sole focus. I think that is where the value of a fractional CFO comes into play where you can augment an existing team to lighten their load, establish more process and mature the company (especially ones that are taking on debt). You do need to set expectations clearly up front as fractional employee incentives are not totally aligned with company performance like an FTE.