Sat Mar 18, 2023 | Alan Lefkowitz | CFO Services, General
Virtual CFO Services: A Smart Choice
These days, business owners, managers, and investors are seeking any way possible to reduce overhead and make every dollar count. And as businesses look for ways to curb unnecessary spending, many are now turning to virtual CFO services as a money-saving alternative to in-house financial leadership. So, what are virtual CFOs, what do they do, and how can they help your small business? We look at what a “virtual CFO service” is and why hiring an outsourced financial professional may be your organization’s best strategy. What Are Virtual CFO Services? Virtual CFO services are outsourced, cost-effective financial management solutions tailored to your specific business needs and financial goals. Depending on what you’re looking for, outsourced or remote CFO solutions can provide the bookkeeping, monitoring, consulting, and other deliverables needed to rein in expenses, identify opportunities and achieve long-term financial health for your company. In short, the right virtual professional can perform the same analysis, management, and reporting functions of a full-time CFO but without an on-staff financial executive’s payroll and salary costs. What Does a Virtual CFO Do? Virtual CFOs typically perform various specific, ongoing tasks to ensure that you’re operating at maximum efficiency. These include, but are not limited to: Metrics analysis and financial reporting, including key performance indicators (KPIs) Controller services and accounting system oversight Annual budgeting Cash flow management and controlling costs Debt planning and labor cost management Participation in board meetings More broadly, seasoned virtual CFOs provide various finance-related solutions to ensure that you make the […]
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