Strategic financial oversight without the full-time cost
Get an experienced controller leading your finances part-time. You get the planning, oversight and insight of a senior finance professional, scoped to what your business needs and priced accordingly.
Senior financial leadership, on your terms
A controller owns the accuracy and integrity of your financial information. They run the close, oversee accounting staff and processes, produce the reports leadership relies on, and turn the numbers into decisions.
A fractional controller does all of that for a portion of the time and cost of a full-time hire. It's ideal when your business has outgrown basic bookkeeping but doesn't yet need, or can't yet justify, a full-time finance executive.
Bookkeeper
Records transactions and keeps the books current. Essential, but focused on what happened.
Fractional Controller
Oversees the whole accounting function, ensures accuracy, delivers reporting and analysis, and guides what to do next, part-time.
Full-time Controller / CFO
A full-time executive salary and benefits. Often more than a small or mid-sized business needs.
How we support your business
Every engagement is tailored. These are the areas we most often take ownership of.
Month-end close & financial oversight
Reconciliations, reviews and a repeatable close process so your financials are accurate and on time.
Job costing & project profitability
Cost tracking by job and phase, so you know which projects make money while there's still time to act.
Cash flow forecasting
Short- and long-term forecasts that help you plan payroll, materials, equipment and growth.
Budgeting & planning
Annual budgets and targets, with regular budget-vs-actual reviews to keep you on course.
Management reporting & KPIs
Clear monthly reporting packages and the metrics that matter for owners, lenders and partners.
Contract administration
Billing, AR/AP oversight and contract compliance handled with care and discipline.
Internal controls
Sensible checks and approvals that protect your business from errors and fraud.
Systems & QuickBooks
QuickBooks setup, migration and clean-up, plus workflows that make your accounting run smoothly.
Team guidance
Oversight and coaching for your in-house bookkeeping or accounting staff.
Specialized support for construction companies & contractors
Construction finance is different. Projects run for months, costs shift, and cash is tied up in retainage and progress billing. We understand the financial side of construction and help contractors stay profitable job by job.
- Job costing set up so every hour and invoice lands on the right project
- Progress billing and contract administration you can rely on
- Clear visibility into project margins and overall profitability
- Reporting ready for your bank, surety or bonding agent
It was a great decision to hire Ajmal Sarhadwal as a fractional controller for our construction company. His financial analysis and strategic suggestions played a key role in helping us grow and improve our operations.Michael TurnerTurner Builders, Inc.
The benefits of a fractional controller
Lower cost
Expert oversight without a full-time salary, benefits or recruiting costs.
Flexible scope
Scale our involvement up or down as your business changes.
Better decisions
Timely, accurate numbers and analysis you can act on with confidence.
Peace of mind
An experienced professional making sure your finances are in order.
Getting started is simple
Discovery call
A free conversation about your business, your goals and your current challenges.
Financial assessment
We review your books, processes and reporting to see where you stand.
Tailored plan
A clear scope and schedule built around what your business needs.
Ongoing partnership
Regular reporting, meetings and strategic guidance as your finance lead.
Common questions
How is a fractional controller different from a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records transactions and keeps the books current. A controller oversees the whole accounting function: they make sure the numbers are accurate, run the close, produce management reporting, and use the results to guide planning and decisions. Many of our clients keep their bookkeeper and add us for the oversight and strategy.
How much of your time will my business get?
It depends on your needs. Engagements are scoped individually, from a set number of hours each month to more regular involvement during busy periods or growth phases. We'll recommend a level of support after the financial assessment.
Do you only work with construction companies?
No. We have specialized experience with construction companies and contractors, and we also work with small businesses, growing companies and non-profit organizations.
Do you work with QuickBooks?
Yes. We work extensively with QuickBooks and help with QuickBooks setup, migration from older desktop versions and clean-up.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation. We'll talk through your business and goals, then recommend next steps. There's no obligation.
Let's talk about your finances
Find out what a fractional controller could do for your business in a free, no-obligation consultation.