Ready to grow without adding headcount?

Foothills Accountants offers tailored Fractional CFO solutions designed to meet your unique business needs. We bring the strategic financial expertise necessary to accelerate growth, working seamlessly alongside your existing team—whether that includes in-house accountants, controllers, or accounts payable/receivable staff. For organizations seeking a more personalized strategy, Foothills Accountants collaborates closely with leadership to align financial planning with your core objectives.

A Fractional CFO provides scalable, cost-effective support that evolves with your business, helping to:

• Implement financial systems that enable long-term, sustainable growth.
• Enhance data visibility and analytics to turn complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Identify and address issues such as revenue leakage, cost overruns, and operational inefficiencies with strategic, data-driven solutions.

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are senior executives responsible for managing the financial strategy and operations of an organization. Here's a breakdown of what they typically do: 

• Develop long-term financial goals and strategies
• Create financial forecasts, budgets, and models
• Advise on growth opportunities, investments, and capital structure

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards
• Manage audits and relationships with external auditors
   

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity
• Optimize capital allocation and financing strategies
• Oversee treasury functions, including banking and debt management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Evaluate the financial impact of business decisions
• Support pricing, product development, and operational initiatives with financial insights

• Assess financial risks and implement controls to mitigate them
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place
• Monitor market and operational risks affecting financial performance

• Work closely with CEOs and other executives to shape company strategy
• Lead the finance team, including controllers, accountants, and analysts
• Communicate financial performance to stakeholders, including the board and investors

Fractional CFO:  Perfect for organizations with existing accounting staff handling monthly tasks or those navigating the recent departure of a CFO. 

• Financial Planning & Analysis - including Financial Reports: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows
• Foothills Accountants Insights
• M&A Advisory and Due Diligence Support
• Strategic Planning and Assistance with Decisions
• Board Advisory
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Contract Negotiation
• Manage Bank Relationships
• Scenario Planning
• Capital Raising

Fractional Controller:   Well-suited for organizations with internal accounting support that need expert guidance on more complex financial, accounting, and reporting matters. 

• Custom Reporting
• Process Review and Improvements (including but not limited to implementing new accounting software)
• Audit Support
• Internal Accounting Staff Management
• Internal Control Functions Assistance
• Cash-flow Management
• General Advisory
• Consolidated Financials
• Investor and Board Reporting
• Compliance with Bank Covenants
• Department Performance Management

Managed Business Solutions:    Ideal for organizations without in-house accounting personnel. 

• Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation
• AR Invoicing and Recording Payment Receipts
• Recording Payroll Journals
• Form 1099 and 1096 Filing
• Management of Fixed Asset and Depreciation Schedule
• Accrual Adjustments
• Automated Accounts Payable
• Statement of Information Filing
• Workers Compensation Audit
• Business License Renewal
• Inventory Management
• Sales Tax Reporting
• Expense Management

Financial Planning & Analysis Add-On:      Comprehensive Financial Planning and Analysis that combines a review of past performance with in-depth current insights and forward-looking strategies to guide future decisions. 

 As your trusted financial partner, our mission is to drive your success. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, improve cash flow, increase profitability, and focus on growth, we're here to help you every step of the way.