Poised Books
For Growing Businesses

Financial Leadership
Without the Full-Time Salary

Strategic financial oversight, payroll management, and polished reporting for businesses at $500K–$5M in revenue — at a fraction of what a full-time controller costs.

Book Consultation

Custom-scoped to your business · Month-to-month engagement

What's Included

Everything a controller does, without the overhead.

Financial Oversight & Review

Monthly review of your books for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Payroll Management

Processing payroll runs, managing tax withholdings, and keeping your team paid correctly and on time.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Tracking vendor bills, managing payment schedules, and following up on outstanding invoices.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, plus custom KPI dashboards delivered on time every month.

Policy & Process Development

Expense approval workflows, purchase order processes, and internal controls that protect your business as it scales.

Strategic Financial Guidance

Budget vs. actual analysis, cash flow forecasting, and preparation for loans, investors, or major decisions.

The Math Makes Sense

A full-time controller costs $115K–$195K per year when you factor in salary, benefits, and overhead.

Full-Time Controller
Base salary$80K - $120K/year
Benefits & taxes$20K - $35K/year
Office & overhead$5K - $15K/year
Recruiting costs$10K - $25K one-time
Total annual cost$115K - $195K
Fractional Controller
Monthly retainer$1,500 - $4,000/mo
Benefits & taxes$0
Office & overhead$0
Recruiting costs$0
Total annual cost$18K - $48K

Save $70K - $150K per year

with the same level of financial oversight

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready for Financial Leadership That Scales With You?

Schedule a consultation to discuss how a fractional controller can free you to focus on growth.

Book Consultation

Month-to-month engagement. No long-term contracts required.