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

Everything on Basic plan, plus

Strategic hiring guidance

5-week Sprint alternative

Avoid 70% failure rate

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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

Everything on Basic plan, plus

Strategic hiring guidance

5-week Sprint alternative

Avoid 70% failure rate

Grid

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

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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

black and silver laptop computer

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.

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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

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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

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.

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