What Are Fractional Controller Services?

Fractional controller services provide businesses with expert financial oversight, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial controls. While many companies hire a fractional controller separately from a CFO, Pivotal CFO Solutions provides both—giving you comprehensive financial leadership in one service.

Our approach combines the financial management and reporting expertise of a controller with the strategic planning and operational insight of a CFO. This means you don’t have to choose between accurate financials and high-level strategy—you get both, seamlessly integrated into your business. We ensure your financial operations run smoothly while making informed decisions and identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency.

Role of Fractional Controllers vs. CFOs

A fractional controller focuses on financial management, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring that a company’s books are accurate and well-organized. In contrast, a fractional CFO takes a more strategic role, using financial data to guide business growth, optimize spending, and drive profitability. Both utilize financial statements, such as balance sheets, but with different goals.

At Pivotal CFO Solutions, we provide both. Instead of hiring a separate controller and CFO, you get a fully integrated financial leadership team in one service. You get peace of mind knowing we handle everything from day-to-day financial management to long-term strategic planning, ensuring your business has the financial oversight it needs at every level.

Benefits of Fractional Controller Services

A fractional controller brings structure and accuracy to a company’s financial operations. By outsourcing this role, businesses gain expert financial management without the expense of hiring a full-time employee. This allows for more accurate financial reporting, improved cash flow management, and better budgeting and forecasting.

Additionally, outsourced controller services help businesses stay compliant with financial regulations and improve internal controls. With the right financial leadership, companies can prevent costly mistakes, detect inefficiencies, and ensure their financial data is reliable and actionable.

The Pivotal Difference

Most firms offer either fractional CFO services or outsourced controller services—Pivotal CFO Solutions offers both. By combining the responsibilities of a controller with the strategic insight of a CFO, we provide a comprehensive financial solution tailored to your business’s needs.

Unlike many firms that operate remotely, we work on-site, directly with your team, just like a full-time hire, to ensure financial systems and strategies align with business operations. We don’t just provide financial reporting—we analyze the data, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that improve profitability and long-term success.

With nearly 100 years of combined experience, we deliver more than just outsourced financial management. We provide real-world, hands-on financial leadership to help businesses scale efficiently, reduce costs, achieve financial stability, and make data-driven, strategic decisions. If you are looking for fractional controller services that go beyond the basics, Pivotal CFO Solutions is your trusted partner.

Contact us today to see how we can strengthen your financial operations.