Before You Spend $250K+
on a CFO Hire
We know the decision to hire a CFO feels high-stakes. 70% of first-time CFO hires fail within 18 months. Instead of betting on one person, explore the smarter path: a 3 person Growth CFO Team that guarantees ROI.
Everything on Basic plan, plus
90-day transformation program
Board-ready reporting systems
Save $200K+ in hiring costs
Hire a Strategic CFO
Everything on Basic plan, plus
Strategic hiring guidance
5-week Sprint alternative
Avoid 70% failure rate
Everything on Basic plan, plus
5-week comprehensive audit
Uncover $100K+ opportunities
Clear action roadmap
Everything on Basic plan, plus
90-day transformation program
Board-ready reporting systems
Save $200K+ in hiring costs
Hire a Strategic CFO
Everything on Basic plan, plus
Strategic hiring guidance
5-week Sprint alternative
Avoid 70% failure rate
Everything on Basic plan, plus
5-week comprehensive audit
Uncover $100K+ opportunities
Clear action roadmap
How We Think
The Finance Function Should Drive Growth—Not Just Report It
We’ve rebuilt the role of finance around the founder—not the spreadsheet.
Hire a Full-Time CFO (Traditional Path)
The Smarter Path: Growth CFO Team
ROI Audit (Quickest Win)
Hire a Full Time CFO
The Standard Option
$150K–$250K salary + benefits
3–6 months to onboard
Covers a limited skillset only
70% failure rate within 18 months
Leaves CEO exposed if hire underdelivers

How We Think
The Finance Function Should Drive Growth—Not Just Report It
We’ve rebuilt the role of finance around the founder—not the spreadsheet.
Hire a Full-Time CFO (Traditional Path)
The Smarter Path: Growth CFO Team
ROI Audit (Quickest Win)
Hire a Full Time CFO
The Standard Option
$150K–$250K salary + benefits
3–6 months to onboard
Covers a limited skillset only
70% failure rate within 18 months
Leaves CEO exposed if hire underdelivers

How We Think
The Finance Function Should Drive Growth—Not Just Report It
We’ve rebuilt the role of finance around the founder—not the spreadsheet.
Hire a Full-Time CFO (Traditional Path)
The Smarter Path: Growth CFO Team
ROI Audit (Quickest Win)
Track every report individually for better data analysis
Our platform provides detailed insights and easy to understand analytics that help you make better decisions.

Is Right For You
Founder-CEO with $3M–$100M+ in revenue
Serious about scaling profit, margin, and valuation
Open to data-driven financial transformation
Not Fit If..
Pre-revenue or under $3M
Looking only for bookkeeping or accounting help
Resistant to financial visibility or accountability
Is Right For You
Founder-CEO with $3M–$100M+ in revenue
Serious about scaling profit, margin, and valuation
Open to data-driven financial transformation
Not Fit If..
Pre-revenue or under $3M
Looking only for bookkeeping or accounting help
Resistant to financial visibility or accountability
Is Right For You
Founder-CEO with $3M–$100M+ in revenue
Serious about scaling profit, margin, and valuation
Open to data-driven financial transformation
Not Fit If..
Pre-revenue or under $3M
Looking only for bookkeeping or accounting help
Resistant to financial visibility or accountability
Testimonials
THE FINANCIAL HABITS BEHIND EVERY SUCCESS STORY
From Gut Feel to Growth System: The 10 Habits We Measure in Every Sprint

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Revenue Growth Rate
Tracks momentum weekly so leaders spot plateaus early.

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Revenue Growth Rate
Tracks momentum weekly so leaders spot plateaus early.

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Revenue Growth Rate
Tracks momentum weekly so leaders spot plateaus early.

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Conversion Rate
Measures deal discipline and sales focus.

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Conversion Rate
Measures deal discipline and sales focus.

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Conversion Rate
Measures deal discipline and sales focus.

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Fixed vs Variable Costs
Keeps operations agile and cost-lean.

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Fixed vs Variable Costs
Keeps operations agile and cost-lean.

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Fixed vs Variable Costs
Keeps operations agile and cost-lean.

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Gross Margin
Reveals which clients/products drive profit.

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Gross Margin
Reveals which clients/products drive profit.

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Gross Margin
Reveals which clients/products drive profit.

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Average Sale Size
Drives lifetime value and pricing confidence.

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Average Sale Size
Drives lifetime value and pricing confidence.

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Average Sale Size
Drives lifetime value and pricing confidence.

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Net Profit Margin
The ultimate indicator of freedom and value.

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Net Profit Margin
The ultimate indicator of freedom and value.

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Net Profit Margin
The ultimate indicator of freedom and value.

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Lead Flow
Shows whether marketing is generating quality opportunities.

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Lead Flow
Shows whether marketing is generating quality opportunities.

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Lead Flow
Shows whether marketing is generating quality opportunities.

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Cash Reserves
Protects against volatility and stress.

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Cash Reserves
Protects against volatility and stress.

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Cash Reserves
Protects against volatility and stress.

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Owner’s Pay
Ensures founder stability and sustainable draw.

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Owner’s Pay
Ensures founder stability and sustainable draw.

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Owner’s Pay
Ensures founder stability and sustainable draw.

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Team Margin
Tracks revenue per seat to reveal scale capacity.

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Team Margin
Tracks revenue per seat to reveal scale capacity.

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Team Margin
Tracks revenue per seat to reveal scale capacity.
Testimonials
What 7-, 8-, and 9-Figure CEOs Say About Growth CFO
“Our reports were late, our margins were unclear, and I couldn’t lead what I didn’t understand. This team changed that.”
Founder
$14 Million Distribution Company
"We thought we needed a CFO. What we really needed was a financial overhaul—and that’s what Growth CFO delivered in 5 weeks"
CEO
$9 Million Healthcare Company
“We unlocked $45K in cash flow in just 3 weeks.”
Managing Partner
$9M Law Firm
$180K returned within 3 days — game changer.”
Owner
$14M Commercial Construction Firm
“Our reports were late, our margins were unclear, and I couldn’t lead what I didn’t understand. This team changed that.”
Founder
$14 Million Distribution Company
"We thought we needed a CFO. What we really needed was a financial overhaul—and that’s what Growth CFO delivered in 5 weeks"
CEO
$9 Million Healthcare Company
“We unlocked $45K in cash flow in just 3 weeks.”
Managing Partner
$9M Law Firm
$180K returned within 3 days — game changer.”
Owner
$14M Commercial Construction Firm
“Our reports were late, our margins were unclear, and I couldn’t lead what I didn’t understand. This team changed that.”
Founder
$14 Million Distribution Company
"We thought we needed a CFO. What we really needed was a financial overhaul—and that’s what Growth CFO delivered in 5 weeks"
CEO
$9 Million Healthcare Company
“We unlocked $45K in cash flow in just 3 weeks.”
Managing Partner
$9M Law Firm
$180K returned within 3 days — game changer.”
Owner
$14M Commercial Construction Firm
“Our reports were late, our margins were unclear, and I couldn’t lead what I didn’t understand. This team changed that.”
Founder
$14 Million Distribution Company
"We thought we needed a CFO. What we really needed was a financial overhaul—and that’s what Growth CFO delivered in 5 weeks"
CEO
$9 Million Healthcare Company
“We unlocked $45K in cash flow in just 3 weeks.”
Managing Partner
$9M Law Firm
$180K returned within 3 days — game changer.”
Owner
$14M Commercial Construction Firm
Why these Choices
Really Matter?
The Growth CFO Void: Where Most Businesses Stall
Scaling without strategic finance means betting on gut feel.
That’s why Kirk W. McLaren wrote The Growth CFO Void (ForbesBooks): to help CEOs replace financial chaos with clarity.
Risk Bullets
Cash flow surprises stall growth
Margins erode silently
Buyers discount valuation
CEOs carry decision stress alone.
Why these Choices
Really Matter?
The Growth CFO Void: Where Most Businesses Stall
Scaling without strategic finance means betting on gut feel.
That’s why Kirk W. McLaren wrote The Growth CFO Void (ForbesBooks): to help CEOs replace financial chaos with clarity.
Risk Bullets
Cash flow surprises stall growth
Margins erode silently
Buyers discount valuation
CEOs carry decision stress alone.
Why these Choices
Really Matter?
The Growth CFO Void: Where Most Businesses Stall
Scaling without strategic finance means betting on gut feel.
That’s why Kirk W. McLaren wrote The Growth CFO Void (ForbesBooks): to help CEOs replace financial chaos with clarity.
Risk Bullets
Cash flow surprises stall growth
Margins erode silently
Buyers discount valuation
CEOs carry decision stress alone.
FAQs
Q: How much does a CFO cost?
What’s the difference between a Fractional CFO and a Growth CFO Team?
What if I already have a Controller or CFO?
What’s the first step?
Q: How much does a CFO cost?
What’s the difference between a Fractional CFO and a Growth CFO Team?
What if I already have a Controller or CFO?
What’s the first step?
Q: How much does a CFO cost?
What’s the difference between a Fractional CFO and a Growth CFO Team?
What if I already have a Controller or CFO?
What’s the first step?
Hiring a CFO Is a $250K Gamble. There’s a Smarter Way.
In 15 minutes, see if a Growth CFO Team is the better move.
