We’ll be your sounding board.
You’ve built a business you can be proud of. Now it’s time to keep going. Whether you’re managing a merger and acquisition, navigating funding, or need someone you can trust to bounce ideas off of, our virtual CFOs have an average of 25+ years of experience in keeping entrepreneurs at the top of their game. We’re on-demand and available whenever you are — for a question, a concern, or simply for reassurance that your next venture is heading in the right direction. Our virtual CFOs are masters in their trade so you can trust you are making the best financial decision for your team and future.
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Video Transcript
Matthew May:
Hi, I’m Matthew, the founder of Acuity. I want to talk today about managing your finances and how that comes into play when you have some of the more senior-level needs.
Matthew May:
What we found, that things are constantly changing in business and it’s either you’re in a line of credit, you’re raising money and doing your first venture financing, you may have a merger and acquisition, but these high level needs come up periodically through your life cycle where you need somebody with a little more financial ability that’s been there, done that.
Matthew May:
That’s why we came up with our on-demand CFO services. Whether it’s one of those big activities or one of my favorite activities, which is listening to a CEO or a founder and making sure they know that they’re not crazy and giving them counsel. We’ll walk you through your questions, we’ll walk through all your problems, we’ll be an on-call resource or we’ll plugin and be able to monthly resource here and there just to supplement your existing team. But helping entrepreneurs with our CFO services is how we can really impact your business.
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Here’s what our virtual CFO services can do for you.
Interpret your financial information to help your business make timely and important decisions.
You’ll love having a virtual CFO.
95% of companies aren’t large enough to afford a full-time CFO. But establishing company-wide objectives — from policies and procedures to programs and practices aimed at continuous growth — is something that every business needs. And that’s where our virtual CFOs come in.
Starting at $275/hour, your virtual CFO will be dedicated to your team, there to support, nurture, and grow your big picture ideas into reality. Your business deserves a dedicated team member focused on key financial matters so that you can rest easy knowing you’re heading in the right direction.
Here’s what our clients are saying.
What do CFOs do?
Such a great question, and maybe a more important one is: What should your virtual CFO do?
Often businesses try to bring on CFOs too soon and they just become very expensive bookkeepers. CFOs should handle essential operational tasks that ensure your company can continue to move forward. Here are just a few of the things an Acuity CFO can do for you:
- Financial health assessment
- Creation of financial reporting
- Budgeting and expense control
- Strategic planning
- Debt and capital raises
- Investor and board relations
CFO Resources
A Bookkeeping, Accounting, & CFO Services Buyer's Guide
Has your company outgrown basic bookkeeping services? It might be time to take your financial operations to the next level with Acuity’s CFO services. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll take a look at the role of the CFO, how it differs from bookkeeping and accounting services, and when to consider making the switch to higher leadership. If you still have questions after reading our guide, not to worry: You can sign up to try our CFO office hours, available in 30-minute blocks.
What is a Virtual CFO?
Have you considered hiring a virtual CFO? You can’t beat the convenience factor or affordability of employing a remote chief financial officer. When you go virtual, you have a vast pool of talent to pull from with a plethora of resources to pull from — not to mention the flexibility and scalability of having a part-time CFO that can contribute more hours as your company grows. Learn more about Acuity’s CFO services and how you can get started today.
What's the Difference Between a CFO & a CPA?
When someone’s title is a three-letter acronym, you know they mean business. Take the CFO and the CPA for example. Both roles are incredibly important, yet completely different from one another. The CFO, or chief financial officer, is responsible for the financial planning and analyzing of a company. A CPA, on the other hand, is a certified public accountant tasked with managing budgets and best practices. Learn more about these roles and why each one plays a key part in running a business.
Outsourced CFO: How Your Startup Can Benefit From a CFO Without Paying a CFO Salary
For many entrepreneurs, the idea of hiring a chief financial officer might be a pipe dream — something you never could really fathom doing anytime soon. However, as your business grows, investing in part of a CFO might be exactly what your company needs. From building the right budget to knowing when you’re ready for a full-time hire, we’ve compiled some tips on how to afford a CFO.
