Fractional CFO Services for Founder-Led and Middle Market Businesses

Experienced financial leadership without hiring a full-time executive

Keystone Advanced Solutions provides fractional CFO services for founder-led and middle market companies that need experienced financial leadership without hiring a full-time executive. Our team helps businesses improve financial visibility, implement forecasting and planning, and support better strategic decision making.

Business Outcomes Our CFO Clients Achieve

Real results from real engagements—not hypothetical projections

Cash Conversion Cycle

Accelerate cash flow and improve working capital efficiency

  • 25% improvement in cash flow visibility within 60 days
  • Real-time dashboards for daily cash position tracking
  • Optimized AR/AP cycles reducing DSO by 12+ days
  • Automated cash flow forecasting with 95%+ accuracy

Strategic Cost Structure

Enterprise CFO expertise without the enterprise cost

  • $300K+ average annual savings vs. full-time CFO hire
  • Access to full finance team (not just one person)
  • Scalable engagement that grows with your needs
  • No benefits, equity, or long-term commitments required

Board & Investor Readiness

Financial clarity that builds stakeholder confidence

  • 90% reduction in time spent on board reporting prep
  • Investor-grade financial models and projections
  • Real-time KPI dashboards for leadership visibility
  • Clean, audit-ready books that pass diligence reviews
Client Success Story

Real Results from Real Clients

Healthcare Services$22M Revenue

The Challenge

A rapidly growing healthcare services company needed investor-ready financials for Series B funding but had 90-day-old books and no financial forecast model.

Our Solution

We implemented real-time financial dashboards, rebuilt their complete financial model, and created a comprehensive 3-year projection that highlighted 40% YoY growth potential with clear path to profitability.

The Results

Closed $8M Series B in 4 months

Clean diligence with zero financial red flags

Real-time visibility into unit economics

Board-ready reporting automated

Timeline: Initial implementation in 45 days

Our CFO Engagement Process

A structured approach that delivers quick wins and builds sustainable financial infrastructure

1
Week 1

Initial Assessment

Deep dive into your current financial operations

We analyze your books, systems, and processes to identify gaps and opportunities

2
Weeks 2-3

Strategic Foundation

Build your financial infrastructure

Establish chart of accounts, reporting cadence, KPI dashboards, and forecasting models

3
Weeks 4-6

Quick Wins Implementation

Deploy high-impact improvements fast

Clean up books, automate workflows, and create board-ready reporting packages

4
Monthly

Ongoing Strategic Support

Proactive financial leadership

Monthly close support, board packages, strategic planning, and scenario modeling

5
Ongoing

Team Integration

Embedded partner to your leadership

Regular touchpoints with CEO, board prep, investor relations, and team development

6
Quarterly

Growth Enablement

Scale your financial operations

Quarterly business reviews, updated forecasts, capital planning, and process optimization

Flexible and scalable: Our engagement model adapts to your needs, whether you require intensive support during critical periods or ongoing strategic guidance as you scale.

Our CFO Service Commitments

Clear expectations and measurable standards for every engagement

Board Package Delivery

5 business days before meeting

Complete board materials with financial analysis, KPIs, and strategic recommendations delivered with time for review

Leadership Response Time

24 hours

Urgent financial questions and strategic decisions get same or next-business-day response from your CFO

Monthly Close Timeline

10 business days

Complete financials with management commentary, variance analysis, and forecast updates

Executive Check-ins

Weekly or Bi-weekly

Regular touchpoints with CEO and leadership team to stay aligned on priorities and address emerging needs

Forecast Accuracy

95%+ variance accuracy

Reliable rolling forecasts with confidence intervals and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions

Our approach to service: These standards guide every CFO engagement and reflect the level of strategic partnership we aim to deliver. We track our performance regularly to ensure we're providing the value you expect.

Proven Results

Strategic Impact That Drives Growth

Our CFO expertise delivers measurable results for growth-stage companies

150+
Businesses Served
Companies we've helped scale
12+
Years Average Experience
Deep financial expertise
$100M+
Client Revenue Range
Managing substantial growth
45%
Average Growth Rate
Accelerated business outcomes

Integrated Technology Stack

We work seamlessly with the platforms you already use

Accounting & ERP Software

QuickBooks

QuickBooks

NetSuite

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct

Acumatica

Acumatica

SAP

SAP

Payment Processing

Stripe

Stripe

Adyen

Adyen

Worldpay

Worldpay

Authorize.Net

Authorize.Net

PayPal

PayPal

AP Automation

Mercury

Mercury

Ramp

Ramp

Bill.com

Bill.com

Stampli

Stampli

Tipalti

Tipalti

AvidXchange

AvidXchange

Payroll & HR

Gusto

Gusto

ADP

ADP

Rippling

Rippling

Paychex

Paychex

Paycom

Paycom

Strategic Services

Strategic Financial Leadership

Get the insights and expertise you need to drive growth, optimize operations, and achieve your business goals.

Strategic Financial Planning

Develop comprehensive financial roadmaps aligned with your growth objectives. We create actionable plans that transform strategy into measurable results.

Growth & Capital Strategy

Build the financial infrastructure needed for sustainable growth or prepare for fundraising with strategic planning and execution.

Cash Flow Optimization

Maximize your working capital efficiency with advanced forecasting and management strategies that ensure healthy cash flow in every business season.

Board & Investor Relations

Create compelling financial narratives and KPI dashboards that build confidence with stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.

Performance Analytics

Transform your financial data into actionable insights with customized reporting and analytics that drive profitability.

Exit & M&A Preparation

Position your business for successful exits or acquisitions with strategic financial planning and due diligence preparation.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our Fractional CFO services.

Ready to Get Started?

Request aScoping Call

Book a consultation with our CFO team to discuss your specific needs and how we can support your financial strategy.

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Strategic Financial Leadership

Each member of our team brings an average of over 12 years of proven expertise in financial and transformational leadership, delivering timely and accurate financials alongside trusted guidance and strategic insights that empower organizations to evolve and thrive. Let's explore how our comprehensive, growth-minded financial solutions can drive greater efficiency and strategic growth for your business.

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(805) 334-8869

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