What are My Options?
Step 1: Choose Controller and/or FP&A service
Controller
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Oversee monthly close to ensure accurate & timely financials
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Oversee bookkeeper
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Monthly review meeting
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Monthly reporting (including actual to budget, etc)
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Review, establish & maintain internal controls
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Review & implement chart of account changes to help make financials more digestible
AND /
OR
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Develop custom 1-3 year forecast for your organization
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Forecast will include P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement
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Cash flow planning
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Ownership of annual budget process
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Ad hoc analysis for decision support (pricing, unit economics, expenses)
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Monthly review meeting
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Monthly reporting (including actual to budget, etc)
Step 2: Add CFO service (optional)
CFO
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Overall financial strategy
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Board support
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Assistance raising money
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Cap table management
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Financial compliance/oversight
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Compensation structure
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Tax-related support (help navigating sales tax, credits, filings w/external partners)
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Integration of financial systems (billing platform, credit cards, expense platform, etc)