2020年8月27日,

Fractional Accounting is the New Trend for Startups

By 卢卡斯·沃尔特斯 雷切尔·沙利文

以增长为中心的初创企业, management is often stretched to cover a variety of tasks, 担任多个角色, 和 to create the foundation for your corporate vision.  But the looming, ever-present question is always, “What can we afford?”  The answer often doesn’t include a Finance Team.

诚实, most startups don’t need a full Finance Team – hiring a CFO, 控制器, 和 Accountants too early can be a catastrophic burden to payroll. 除此之外, the ad hoc needs of a startup are often sporadic 和 require a variety of financial specialties.  Whether you’re wading through bookkeeping yourself or utilize a bookkeeper, you’re still working through complex financial decisions without experienced help.

进入分数会计团队.  The concept of fractional accounting isn’t new. It’s mostly a customizable expansion of outsourced bookkeeping w在这里 you pay for the services of experienced 金融 professionals with flexible hours to match the needs 和 budget of your company. 在他的内置博客中,”Why You Should Consider Hiring a Fractional CFOPaul Bianco,创始人 & 首席执行官在石墨,  makes a solid case for the cost-effectiveness 和 ROI of a fractional accounting team. 仍然, his overview only scratches the surface of the potential rewards of developing a relationship with fractional accounting.

Fractional Accounting is So Much More than a CFO

An experienced CFO lies at the head of your fractional accounting team—to help evaluate w在这里 your company st和s financially while working with you, 作为领导, to make sure that your company has the financial foundation to support the strategic goals 和 next steps for growth.  But a significant reward comes in the arsenal of additional resources they have access to.  与Bridgepoint 新兴的增长服务,你的首席财务官可以带来

  • A 控制器 or Accounting Manager to oversee your accounting functions, 协助审计, 文档过程改进, 和 advise on special GAAP topics (like revenue recognition).
  • 《秒速赛车App登录》&A Analyst can work with you 和 your team to create more accurate forecasts 和 budgets, to create investor materials for presentation, or to help with specific project projections.
  • 风险 Analysts can evaluate your system integrity 和 make recommendations to keep you compliant 和 secure as your company exp和s.
  • 系统专家-像我们 NetSuite team – can create customized implementation plans for software integration 和 transition.
  • Connections with our network of clients 和 trusted service providers that allow us to make valuable recommendations for services that we don’t provide ourselves.

通过分数, you’re giving your startup the advantage of an insightful 金融 team with individual strengths that allow for your accounting needs to be met with speed 和 accuracy.  A fractional team doesn’t just take the accounting work off your plate; they become a dedicated part of your company’s mission 和 work to add value to revenue generation, 投资者关系, 和管理流程.

bridgepoint如何提供帮助

Bridgepoint咨询 can help clients create value, manage risk, 和 seize growth opportunities. Our team of consultants is ready to support you with advisory services — including 金融 和 technology support, 操作的改进, 和 ERP implementation 和 systems integration. If you have any questions or would like help creating 和 maximizing value throughout your business life cycle, 请联系. Learn more about our 新兴的增长服务 在这里.

对卢卡斯·沃尔特斯

卢卡斯·沃尔特斯是Bridgepoint的主管 金融咨询 实践. He provides financial 和 operational leadership expertise (CFO services) to Bridgepoint clients, 和 has extensive experience across multiple executive-level functions, 包括会计, 金融, HR, 资讯科技及设施管理. Prior to Bridgepoint, he served as a VP of Finance for a fast-growing 奥斯丁 startup. Walters earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concordia University 和 a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Texas–奥斯丁. 他是德克萨斯州的注册会计师.

专业知识

  • 财务与企业管理战略
  • 财务管制及政策
  • 预算和预测
  • Management Information System Assessment 和 Planning
  • 初创公司的策略
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雷切尔·沙利文 is a Consultant for Bridgepoint’s Financial Operations 实践. Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University 和 both a Masters of Business Administration in Corporate Management 和 a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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