Fractional CFO & Controller Services in Chicago

Outsourced controllers & CFOs to manage close, variance, and board reporting, CPA-reviewed, AI-assisted, and scalable.

Businesses in Chicago rely on Controller and Fractional CFO services when they need financial leadership but aren’t ready to build a full internal finance department. Our team provides budgeting, forecasting, month-end oversight, internal controls, and cash-flow strategy, ensuring your Chicago company operates with financial clarity and discipline.

We refresh your Chicago finance stack by rebuilding financial reports, improving close processes, tightening approval workflows, and implementing meaningful KPIs. Your leadership team receives clear monthly insights instead of reactive year-end catch-ups. Our CFO oversight ensures AP, AR, and bookkeeping activity flow into accurate, timely financials every month.

Chicago enterprises (finance, healthcare, SaaS) require board-ready reporting.

Client Reviews

We support business owners across the country with reliable, remote bookkeeping. Here’s what a few of them say:

Board-ready variance packs impressed investors.

Rachel G, CFO

Forecasts and scenarios are now board-ready.

Natalie S, Head of FP&A

Variance narratives are finally CFO-quality.

James B, Head of FP&A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s your pricing model?

Flat monthly retainer, based on controller/CFO scope.

Can you scale with enterprise growth?

Yes, add capacity without hiring internally.

Do you serve public companies?

Yes, though most clients are mid-market private enterprises.

How fast can you start in Chicago?

Most accounts go live within 2–3 business days after onboarding.

What’s the typical monthly fee in Chicago?

Most clients pay $150–$350 depending on volume.

What’s the average bookkeeping cost in Chicago?

Most clients pay $150–$350 per month depending on volume and complexity.

How do you ensure financial data security?

Bank-level encryption, RBAC, MFA, and SOC-ready systems.

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Explore Our Fractional CFO & Controller Services Coverage

Offer bookkeeping under your brand with our Fractional CFO & Controller Services plus Revenue Recognition & Sales-Tax.

Your Business Runs on Cash-Not Just Profit

Chicago-based companies typically connect CFO services with AP Outsourcing for spend governance, AR Outsourcing for collections and cash management, and Multi-Entity Consolidation when multiple locations or subsidiaries operate under one umbrella. Industries like SaaS, healthcare, construction, eCommerce, and manufacturing often integrate ASC 606, Job Costing, Sales Tax Compliance, or Inventory Accounting to align operational data with financial strategy. Your Chicago business gains a full financial framework—not just reporting.