A CFO's judgment, without the full-time salary
Fairlight Accounting gives you fractional CFO support — forecasting, pricing, margins, and a clear read on what your numbers are telling you to do next.
CFO Advisory, done properly
Clean books record history. A CFO uses them to steer. Our fractional CFO service gives you a standing partner who watches cash flow and runway, models your decisions before you make them, and tells you in plain language what the numbers say — whether that's about hiring, pricing, expansion, or a loan application.
Everything cfo advisory should cover
- Cash-flow forecasting. A rolling 13-week cash forecast so you see crunches and surpluses before they arrive.
- Budgets & projections. Annual budgets and scenario models — best case, base case, and what-if-it-goes-sideways.
- Margin & pricing analysis. Unit economics by service line, customer, or location, so you know what actually makes money.
- KPI dashboards. A short list of metrics that matter for your business, tracked monthly and explained.
- Lender & investor readiness. Financial packages, projections, and the narrative behind them for banks and investors.
- Monthly strategy sessions. A standing call to review results, pressure-test decisions, and set the next moves.
A fit if this sounds like you
Businesses between roughly $1M and $30M in revenue facing growth decisions — hiring, locations, funding, acquisition — who need senior financial judgment without a $250K+ hire.
Talk
A free 30-minute consultation. We learn your situation and tell you straight what would help — and what wouldn't.
Plan
You get a clear scope and a flat monthly price. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
Run
We take over the work, keep you informed in plain English, and stay a message away when questions come up.
CFO Advisory FAQs
How is this different from bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping tells you what happened. CFO advisory tells you what to do about it — forecasting, pricing, capital decisions, and growth planning built on those numbers.
How much time do we actually get?
Engagements typically include a monthly strategy session plus ongoing forecast and KPI updates, scaled to your needs. You're buying judgment and availability, not a timesheet.
Can you help with a loan or raise?
Yes. We build the projections and financial package, prep you for lender or investor questions, and sit in on the conversations when useful.
Often paired with
Bookkeeping
Accurate monthly books, clean financial statements, and reconciled accounts — so you always know exactly where the business stands.
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Year-round tax planning and end-to-end filing — fewer surprises in April, smaller bills, and full compliance at every level.
Learn more →Payroll & Back Office
Reliable payroll runs, contractor payments, and the recurring financial admin that quietly eats your week — handled.
Learn more →Cross-Border Accounting
U.S. accounting and tax support for international owners, foreign subsidiaries, and U.S. companies operating abroad.
Learn more →Ready to take cfo advisory off your plate?
Book a free consultation and we'll map out exactly what it would look like for your business.