Fractional CFO services for Austin companies that are growing faster than their finance function.
Senior financial leadership, part time, for Austin businesses between $2M and $50M in revenue.
Austin companies with $2M to $50M in revenue can get a fractional CFO from C-Suite Support, backed by a Senior CFO. We build the weekly cash runway forecast, the board pack and the capital plan that a fast-growing company needs, without a full-time CFO salary.
- Office
- 5045 Lorimar Dr, Suite 280, Plano, TX
- Serving
- Austin, Travis County and Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown
- Company size
- $2M to $50M in revenue
- Engagement
- A dedicated CFO, backed by a Senior CFO
- First step
- A 30-minute Clarity Call
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A fractional CFO is a senior finance executive embedded part time. For a growing company it is often the step between a bookkeeper and a full-time CFO, at a fraction of the cost.
Austin clients get the same senior team that serves our Dallas-Fort Worth clients. The forecast, board packs and investor updates live in shared reporting, and we come to Austin when a meeting needs a room.
Austin growth is fast, and fast growth eats cash
Austin has been one of the fastest-growing metros in the country. Technology, state government and healthcare drive it, with a large services economy around them.
Fast growth creates a specific trap. Revenue climbs, headcount climbs ahead of it, and the company is profitable on paper while cash gets tighter every month. Investors and boards start asking for a runway number nobody can produce with confidence.
We give you that number, updated weekly, and the plan that goes with it. Hiring, pricing and fundraising decisions get made against a forecast instead of a hope.
Signs your Austin business needs a fractional CFO
- Your board or investors asked for a runway number and you gave them a guess.
- Hiring is running ahead of revenue, and nobody has modeled when the cash runs out.
- You are about to raise money and do not have a model a diligence team will trust.
- Board packs take days to assemble and still raise more questions than they answer.
- Your bookkeeper is excellent at the past and has no view of the next quarter.
If two or more of these sound familiar, the problem is rarely effort. It is that the finance function was built for a smaller business.
Fractional CFO services for Austin companies
- Fractional CFO LeadershipA dedicated CFO backed by a Senior CFO who reviews the work.
- Cash Flow StrategyA 13-week rolling forecast, updated weekly, so tight weeks show up early.
- Capital and Transaction AdvisoryDebt structuring, equity raises, M&A and exit readiness.
- Financial Reporting and DashboardsA monthly close and the handful of numbers that run the business.
- Strategic Financial PlanningBudgets and long-range plans tied to the forecast you use.
- Financial AssessmentsA fixed-fee review in three to four weeks, $5,000 to $10,000.
Austin businesses we serve
- Scaling and venture-backed companiesRunway, burn, board reporting and a model investors trust. You walk into board meetings knowing the answers.
- Founder-led services firmsProfitability by client and service line, and a real monthly close. Pricing decisions start resting on numbers instead of instinct.
- Companies raising capitalDebt or equity: the model, the materials and the diligence process. We sit alongside you in the conversations that decide the outcome.
- NonprofitsFund accounting, grant compliance and board reporting. Restricted funds stay visible, and your board sees the full picture.
How much does a fractional CFO cost in Austin?
We price by scope on a monthly retainer, not by the hour, so your cost does not rise in a complicated month. Clients typically spend 30 to 40 percent less than a full-time CFO, who costs $200,000 or more a year in salary, benefits and bonus.
For a smaller first step, a Financial Assessment is a fixed fee of $5,000 to $10,000, scoped in advance and delivered in three to four weeks. The price in the engagement letter is the price you pay. See how our pricing works.
Fractional CFO or full-time CFO for a Austin company?
Hire in this order: a bookkeeper for accurate records, a controller to close the books on time, a CFO to decide what the numbers mean. A fractional CFO gives you that last role at the size your business needs.
| Role | What they do | Looks | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | Records what happened. | Backward | Hourly or a small monthly fee | Every business, from the start |
| Controller | Closes the books accurately and on time. | Backward and present | Salary or contract | Books that need a reliable monthly close |
| Fractional CFO | Decides what the numbers mean and what to do next. | Forward | Scoped monthly retainer, typically 30 to 40 percent less than full time | Companies with $2M to $50M in revenue whose decisions outgrew the records |
| Full-time CFO | The same judgment, every day, on staff. | Forward | $200,000 or more a year in salary, benefits and bonus | Companies that need daily financial oversight |
How a Austin engagement starts
- A 30-minute Clarity Call No preparation and no documents. We tell you what we see and whether ongoing CFO leadership is the right next step.
- Scope the work Start with a fixed-fee Financial Assessment, $5,000 to $10,000 over three to four weeks, or go straight to an ongoing engagement.
- First 30 days We make the books trustworthy and stand up a 13-week cash forecast, so decisions stop coming from the bank balance.
- By 60 days A month closed under our cadence, and the two or three things that will move the business this quarter.
- By 90 days The reporting rhythm is live, and you can see profitability by the lines that matter.
How we work with Austin clients
Your CFO runs a weekly cash meeting and a monthly close with you on video. Board packs, investor updates and the forecast live in shared reporting you can open at any time.
We come to Austin for board meetings, annual planning and investor or lender meetings.
Our Dallas-Fort Worth office
C-Suite Support5045 Lorimar Dr, Suite 280
Plano, TX 75093
214.477.6039
Also serving
Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, San Marcos, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and the rest of Greater Austin.
Fractional CFO in Austin: common questions
Do you have an Austin office?
No, and most Austin clients find they do not need one. Weekly work, board packs and investor updates run on video and shared reporting. We come to Austin for board meetings, annual planning and investor or lender meetings.
We are profitable but always short of cash. Why?
Usually because growth is funded out of operating cash. Receivables, inventory and new hires all consume cash before revenue arrives. A 13-week forecast shows exactly where it goes and which weeks get tight, so you can fix the timing or fund the gap.
Can a fractional CFO prepare us for a raise?
Yes. We build the model, the materials and the narrative, then manage diligence alongside you. Our team has raised more than $336M across debt and equity.
Is a fractional CFO enough for a company our size?
For most companies between $2M and $50M in revenue, yes. You get senior judgment on the cadence the business needs, typically at 30 to 40 percent less than a full-time CFO. When the business needs a full-time CFO, we will tell you.
Do you serve Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown?
Yes. We work with companies across the Austin metro, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville and San Marcos.
What should a board pack from a fractional CFO include?
The handful of numbers that run the business, the cash runway, and actuals against plan with the reason for each variance. It should also set out the decisions the board needs to make. A good pack answers questions rather than raising them.
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If your numbers are not telling you the truth, let us talk.
Book a 30-minute Clarity Call. We will tell you what we see in your Austin business and whether ongoing CFO leadership is the right next step.