CFO Services for Small Business & Startups | Milestone

Get CFO-Level Strategy.
Without the Full-Time Price Tag.

Milestone’s fractional CFO services give your business seasoned financial leadership, backed by best-in-class technology — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Turn your back office into a competitive advantage.

Trusted by high-growth businesses & startups  ·  No long-term contracts required

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No commitment. We’re here to help. Your information is never shared.

Trusted by high-growth businesses & startups

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Growing fast — without a financial playbook?

Every scaling business hits the same wall. The financial complexity outgrows the spreadsheets, and the decisions get too expensive to get wrong.

Flying blind on your finances?

You don’t have real-time visibility into cash position, margins, or burn rate — which means every major decision is a educated guess at best.

Not ready for your next fundraise?

Investors want polished models, clean books, and a CFO who can speak credibly to the numbers. Scrambling to prepare that in a hurry rarely ends well.

Can’t justify a full-time CFO — yet?

A seasoned CFO costs $200K–$400K a year. But operating without CFO-level strategy costs you more in bad decisions, missed opportunities, and preventable risk.

Seasoned CFO expertise, built for small business scale.

We’re not a generic bookkeeping firm that added “CFO” to our name. We’re strategic financial partners who integrate deeply into your business.

Strategic Financial Guidance

We participate in your financial reviews, board meetings, and key decisions — bringing the perspective of a seasoned CFO at a fraction of the cost.

Integrated Back Office

Your CFO strategy is only as strong as your underlying accounting. Milestone connects CFO, accounting, HR, and payroll under one roof for total financial clarity.

Technology-First Implementation

We implement the right financial platforms for where you are now and where you’re going — with dashboards, forecasting tools, and reporting your team will actually use.

The only fractional CFO that also manages your HR and accounting.

Most fractional CFOs hand off at the edge of finance. Milestone goes further. We coordinate CFO strategy, accounting, HR, and payroll in one integrated relationship — so your financial decisions are always grounded in the full picture of your business.

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Back Office Functions. One Partner.

Our CFO Services

From financial reporting to fundraising strategy — comprehensive CFO support tailored to your stage of growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Receive actionable financial reporting and the strategic consulting to support key decisions — from planning new hires and pricing changes to preparing for fundraising rounds.

Financial Reporting Architecture

Get meaningful financials that provide accurate insight into the health of your business, built around the KPIs that actually matter for your model and stage.

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Ensure healthy operations with cash flow and forecasting services that adapt quickly to changes in your business — with custom tools and ongoing CFO support.

Controller & Bookkeeping Oversight

Expert oversight of your bookkeeping function — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financials you can trust to make decisions from, month after month.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

Position your business for a successful raise with guidance on investor materials, financial modeling, cap table management, and CFO participation in investor conversations.

Risk & Compliance Management

Safeguard your business with proactive financial controls, regulatory guidance, and compliance oversight — so you can grow with confidence instead of playing catch-up.

Find the right fit for your stage.

From foundational controller support to full fractional CFO engagement — Milestone scales with you.

Starting Point

Essentials

Core accounting and bookkeeping for small businesses that need clean, reliable financials as their foundation.

Accounting Foundation

  • Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Accounts payable & receivable
  • Payroll processing support
Full CFO Support

Scale

For scaling businesses that need meaningful financials plus fractional CFO support across decision making with key stakeholders.

Growth, plus CFO Support

  • Participation in financial review meetings
  • Participation in board meetings
  • Strategic financial guidance
  • Oversight of financial function

Additional Services — Available à la carte

  • Pro forma cap table maintenance
  • Exit waterfall planning
  • Cash to Accrual conversion
  • Accounting & financial operations assessment
  • Financial projection models
  • Financial statement clean-up / reorganization
  • Accounting system selection & implementation

Ready to Stop Flying Blind on Your Finances?

A Milestone CFO consultant will learn your business and build a financial strategy around your real goals — not a one-size-fits-all template.

  • Free, no-commitment strategy call
  • Dedicated fractional CFO assigned to your account
  • Integrated CFO, accounting & HR under one roof
  • Response within one business day

Book My Free CFO Strategy Session

No commitment. We’re here to help. Your information is never shared.

What our clients say

★★★★★

“When it comes to raising capital, experience matters. I have worked with Milestone on several early-stage tech companies, and they were instrumental in preparing the materials and interfacing with potential investors to support a capital raise. Milestone has the expertise and credibility that makes a difference in getting deals done.”

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Doug Conner Co-Founder / Partner – Early-Stage Tech
★★★★★

“We use Milestone for both our HR and Accounting functions and they are incredible. They helped us build the infrastructure we were missing, but more importantly helped position us strategically to get to the next level. I would recommend Milestone to anyone looking to transform their back office functions into a competitive advantage.”

Chase Flashman
Chase Flashman Co-Founder & CEO – ShipSights
★★★★★

“Milestone has been a great partner for our growing company. We initially engaged them to help us identify gaps in our HR infrastructure, but it quickly evolved into a recurring role. They help us think strategically about the HR function and how to leverage it to help us achieve our goals as a company.”

Giselle Hale
Giselle Hale COO – Political Data, Inc.

How It Works

Getting started is easier than you think. Here’s what happens after you reach out.

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Free Strategy Call

We schedule a no-pressure, 20-minute call to understand your business, your financials, and your biggest CFO challenges. No commitment required.

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We Assess Your Needs

Your dedicated Milestone CFO consultant reviews your current financial infrastructure, identifies gaps and opportunities, and builds a tailored plan for your stage.

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We Become Your CFO Team

We integrate into your business — driving financial strategy, supporting key decisions, and giving you CFO-level confidence without the full-time cost.

A fractional CFO who thinks like your co-founder. Not just a numbers person.

Milestone CFO consultants are strategic partners who get into the details of your business, understand your goals, and bring experienced financial leadership to every conversation — whether that’s a board meeting, a fundraising round, or a tough hiring decision.

No
Generic financial reports that sit unread
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Long-term lock-in contracts
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CFO advice disconnected from your HR and accounting reality

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a fractional CF What’s the difference between a fractional CFO and a full-time CFO?
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A full-time CFO typically costs $200K–$400K per year in salary alone. A fractional CFO gives you the same level of strategic financial expertise — but on a part-time or project basis, at a fraction of the cost. For most growing small businesses, a fractional CFO delivers more value because you get senior-level judgment without the overhead of a full-time executive.
What size companies does Milestone’s CFO service work for?
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Milestone works with small and mid-sized businesses at every stage — from early-stage startups building their financial foundation to scaling companies preparing for a capital raise or acquisition. If your financial decisions are getting more complex, you’re probably ready for fractional CFO support.
Can Milestone handle CFO, accounting, and HR together?
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Yes — and this integrated approach is one of our biggest differentiators. Most businesses work with separate vendors for CFO strategy, accounting, HR, and payroll. Milestone brings all of it under one roof, meaning your financial strategy is always grounded in accurate books, and your CFO decisions account for HR costs and compliance realities.
Will a Milestone CFO participate in investor and board meetings?
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Yes. Our Scale-tier CFO engagement includes participation in financial review meetings and board meetings, strategic financial guidance, and oversight of your financial function. We’ve supported multiple early-stage companies through capital raises and can represent your financials credibly to investors.
Are there long-term contracts?
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No. We believe in earning your business month after month by delivering real value. Whether you need ongoing fractional CFO support or help with a specific initiative like a fundraise or financial clean-up, we’ll structure an engagement that works for where your business is right now.
What happens after I submit the form?
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A Milestone CFO consultant will reach out within one business day to schedule a free, no-commitment 20-minute strategy call. We’ll learn about your business, your financial situation, and your goals — and help you figure out whether Milestone is the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.