These are industry-average ranges for outsourced or fractional CFO engagements (ongoing retainer or scoped deliverables) as of 2025–2026. Actual fees vary by company size, complexity, deliverable scope, and CFO experience.


Notes:

  • These prices are for outsourced / virtual / fractional CFO services , not full-time salaried executives. Full-time CFO compensation typically exceeds $200,000+ per year .
  • Pricing varies significantly based on company size, complexity, industry specificity, location, desired engagement depth, and CFO seniority .
  • Retainer models (monthly fixed fee) are most common for ongoing support and predictable budgeting


Executive Financial Leadership

$ 8,000 – $15,000
/ Monthly
  • Strategic financial planning (3–5 year roadmap)

    Corporate financial governance framework

    Board reporting & executive presentations

    KPI architecture & performance alignment

    Financial policy development

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

$ 5,000 – $12,000
/ Monthly
  • Annual operating budget development

    Rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly)

    Scenario & sensitivity modeling

    Revenue forecasting models

    Cost structure analysis

    Break-even & contribution margin analysis

    Unit economics modeling

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

$ 4,000 – $10,000
/ Monthly
  • 13-week cash flow forecasting

    Working capital optimization

    Liquidity risk management

    Banking relationship management

    Debt structuring & refinancing

    Capital allocation strategy

    Treasury policy implementation

Accounting Oversight & Financial Reporting

$ 6,000 – $14,000
/ Monthly
  • Monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements

    GAAP / IFRS compliance management

    Chart of accounts design

    Close process optimization

    Accounting team supervision

    ERP/accounting system selection & implementation

    Financial reporting automation

Performance Management & Profitability Optimization

$ 4,000 – $10,000
/ Monthly
  • KPI dashboards & business intelligence reporting

    Department-level profitability analysis

    Cost reduction initiatives

    Pricing strategy support

    Budget variance analysis

    Operational efficiency modeling

Fundraising & Capital Strategy

$ 5,000 – $20,000
/ Project basis
  • Investor pitch deck financials

    Financial modeling for equity/debt raises

    Valuation support

    Due diligence preparation

    Capital structure optimization

    Lender & investor negotiations

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

$ 15,000 – $50,000
/ Project basis
  • Target financial analysis

    Buy-side & sell-side modeling

    Deal structuring advisory

    Financial due diligence support

    Integration financial planning

    Synergy realization tracking

    Exit planning strategy

Risk Management & Corporate Governance

$ 4,000 – $10,000
/ Monthly
  • Enterprise risk management framework

    Fraud prevention & detection systems

    Insurance coverage review

    Business continuity planning

    Governance advisory

Technology & Systems Enablement

$ 8,000 – $30,000
/ Project basis
  • ERP implementation oversight

    Financial systems optimization

    Automation of reporting processes

    Data governance standards

    Business intelligence tools implementation

Advisory & Leadership Development

$ 3,000 – $8,000
/ Monthly
  • CEO strategic advisory

    Finance team mentoring & hiring support

    Compensation planning

    Organizational financial restructuring

    Stakeholder communication strategy

Compliance & Internal Controls

$ 3,000 – $8,000
/ Monthly
  • Internal control framework design

    Risk & compliance monitoring

    Audit preparation & coordination

    Regulatory filing oversight

    Tax strategy alignment (in coordination with tax advisors)

    Documentation & policy manuals