Fractional CFO, Controller, and Accounting Support

Access Finance and Accounting Expertise on an as-needed basis

Our mission is to make companies stronger by providing fractional access to senior-level financial expertise.

How We Help You Succeed

Whether navigating a crisis or entering a high growth stage,  companies need the strategic advantage of sound financial leadership and experience. Whether developing your strategic financial plan or designing appropriate reporting and forecasting, our expert team will help you achieve clarity and optimize growth.
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Optimized Actionable Financial Reporting

Increasing shareholder value requires clear visibility into the potential levers that drive growth. Late or unreliable financial reports can hinder your decision-making process. 

We will develop insightful reporting and key performance indicators for your internal and external stakeholders, including bankers, investors, and partners. Our team will give you the clarity needed to make informed, strategic decisions that drive your business forward and optimize value.

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Navigate Compliance Complexities with Confidence

Compliance with regulations and tax filings can be overwhelming, especially if you have a complicated capital structure or operate in multiple locations. Our experienced team will ensure you meet all payroll, taxes, and banking requirements, providing peace of mind and safeguarding your business from potential audits, unnecessary delays, and the risks that accompany noncompliance.

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Understand Your Position with Competitive Benchmarking

Knowing how your business compares to competitors is crucial for identifying areas of improvement. We help you understand where you sit today compared to your industry peers.  This exercise informs business leaders about areas of opportunity and allows them to make decisions and course corrections that drive operational efficiency and increase shareholder value.

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Increase value with Strategic Forecasting and Planning

We develop a well-defined one-year operating budget linked to a multi-year strategic forecast. This comprehensive approach prepares you to share forecasting with stakeholders, banks, boards of directors, potential funding sources, and valuation firms. 

Additionally, we will create 13-week cash flow projections and a rolling quarterly view, ensuring you know exactly where your money is and your liquidity position. This empowers you to mitigate risk, manage cash flow effectively, and drive sustainable growth and value creation.

Fractional Finance and Accounting Services

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Strategic

Strategic

  • Capitalization & Fundraising
  • Leadership & Financial Vision
  • Corporate Planning & Structure
  • Business Plan Assistance
  • Investor & Board Support
  • Corporate Governance 
  • Competitive Benchmarking

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Transactional

Transactional

  • Forecasting
  • Timely Financial & Management Reporting
  • M&A Due Diligence
  • Filings & Support
  • IPO Support
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Operational

Operational

  • Board & Management Reporting
  • Ongoing Financial Reporting
  • Daily Operations
  • Payroll
  • GAAP Compliance
  • Month End Closes
  • Audit Preparation
  • System Selection and Implementation
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Enhance Operational Excellence and Value with a Comprehensive v360™ Enterprise Value Roadmap

v360 is the ultimate value optimization experience designed to help you see your business as the market does. Our comprehensive report illustrates potential growth in value and delivers a set of actionable recommendations that, when adopted, will help enhance value beyond the numbers.
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Making Companies Stronger for 28 Years

We’ve spent three decades helping more than more than 6,000 businesses become more resilient, efficient, and profitable. When you work with vcfo, your business receives more than the knowledge of one professional – you harness the expertise of the entire vcfo team.

Comprehensive Solutions
for Every Stage

Expertise, Experience & Customizable Solutions

Every organization should have access to strategic senior-level finance, HR, and recruiting talent, regardless of size, budget, lifecycle, or business challenge. Our highly experienced consultants develop customized engagement solutions and deliver results through part-time, interim, project-based, or full-time support.

We make decisions that are in your best interest, just as if it is our company. We are committed to making your business stronger and optimizing your value through expert guidance, tailored solutions, and a collaborative approach.

Startup Stage

Startup Stage

Startups face unique challenges, such as securing initial funding and establishing effective yet affordable financial systems and infrastructure. vcfo provides the expertise needed to build a solid foundation for sustainable growth. We ensure your business plan speaks to the issues that matter to investors, support fundraising activities, and establish necessary infrastructure. We also provide the tactical support to execute operationally until you are ready for permanent hires. 
Growth Stage

Growth Stage

As your company grows, managing increased complexity and ensuring operational efficiency becomes critical to your success in scaling operations. The vcfo team streamlines processes, optimizes financial performance, and supports strategic expansion. We enhance reporting effectiveness, ensure seamless integration of acquired entities, and implement the right financial systems to support your growth.
Mature Stage

Mature Stage

Mature businesses must focus on sustaining growth, optimizing operations, maximizing value, and preparing for potential exits or succession planning. vcfo strategic guidance will maximize value and ensure long-term success. Growth may come from transactions, either acquisitions or mergers. Our team can provide operationally oriented Quality of Earnings Reports, support negotiations, assist with any required capital raise, reports and design and lead pre and post integrations. To support organic growth and value optimization, we use our proprietary tool, v360™ Enterprise Value Roadmap, to identify areas of value optimization and guide recommendations critical to this stage of the business life cycle. 
Transaction / Turnaround Stage

Transaction / Turnaround Stage

During significant transitions, such as mergers or financial turnarounds, businesses benefit from our deep operational experience in similar situations. We have been through numerous business cycles supporting our clients. We cut to the chase with immediate recommendations for necessary expense reductions and revised forecasts. We support renegotiation of credit and other financial facilities. We try to work things out but if necessary or advisable under the circumstances, we assist our clients with the most optimal possible moves through the bankruptcy process.
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Comprehensive Financial Solutions for Your Unique Business Needs

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Flexible Engagements

We offer flexible engagements, enabling you to scale our services up or down as needed without long-term fixed-price contracts. Our dedicated team includes CFOs, Controllers, Assistant Controllers, and Senior HR professionals, ensuring you have access to the right expertise at every level to meet your specific needs.
Extensive Partner Network

Extensive Partner Network

The right strategic relationship can unlock increased shareholder value. We’ve spent nearly three decades cultivating a vast network of trusted partners that we can tap into to support your growth.
Strategy & Execution

Strategy & Execution

You need more than academic financial theories. We’re used to being in the trenches and executing our recommended strategic initiatives. We roll up our sleeves and execute alongside you as part of your team.
Remote & In-Person Support

Remote & In-Person Support

We’re ready to operate in whatever fashion best supports your team. We invented the virtual CFO model in 1996, but we’re more than happy to work on-site with you or in a hybrid model to meet your needs best. 
EOS Experts

EOS Experts

Are you looking to operate within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework? We’ve helped companies set up and run on EOS, providing the expertise and support needed to fully leverage its benefits. We have used it here at vcfo since 2018.
Tailored Solutions

Tailored Solutions

While many business issues and processes are similar, every business is unique, and so are its financial and operational challenges. We provide highly customized solutions designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you need short-term assistance or long-term strategic guidance, our tailored services support your growth and success.

Pulse Survey Assessment

Not sure where to start? Discover valuable insights into your business with our Finance Pulse™ Survey Assessment. This quick, comprehensive tool empowers your strategic decisions by evaluating six key areas: Profitability and cash, Leadership, Infrastructure, Culture, People Matters, and Risk Management.  You will receive a downloadable report at the end of the survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What’s it like working with a fractional team?

Working with a fractional team should feel just like working with your own team.  We engage as part time members of your team. We will work with you in the early days of the engagement to determine how best to fit into your preferred work style and be available to you. We often have a mix of onsite and virtual support with our engagements. We are always only an email or phone call away.

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How much will this cost?

Costs vary based on the scope and complexity of the engagement. We prepare a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) outlining deliverables and a range of expenses for your approval. Invoices are issued bi-weekly to ensure transparency and manageability.

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Will I have my own dedicated resource?

Yes. We assign a dedicated team of fractional resources who remain on your engagement throughout the duration.

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What happens if the consultant assigned to me is not a fit?

If the consultant assigned to your project is not a perfect fit, we will address the issue promptly and will make the necessary changes at our expense to ensure you receive the best possible support.

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How do I know what you’re working on?

We keep you informed through regular updates and our Quality Program, which includes memos outlining our deliverables, upcoming tasks, and any obstacles we encounter. You will also receive regular feedback from our market leadership to ensure your needs are being met.

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How do you staff your engagements?

Our staff are long-term vcfo W2 employees who are thoroughly vetted and regularly trained. We do not hire contractors or gig workers for our engagements. Our comprehensive recruiting process ensures that you work with a dedicated team of professionals who have the expertise and experience to support your business needs.

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