Before Fractional CFO services were widely available, you either had a CFO or you didn’t, and having one was a big expense.

And while most mid-market companies need the experienced financial guidance a CFO brings to the table, they might not need (or have the budget for) a full-time employee to do the job. It’s a tricky spot to be in if you’re looking to grow.

That’s where Fractional CFOs come in. Fractional CFOs do everything a traditional CFO does — without the full-time cost. 

Ten years ago, I started Crown CFO because I saw that gap in the market. After floating the idea in my network, I quickly found that there were great companies who could use financial guidance to reach their goals with help from me one day a week. 

Because there are only so many days in a week and the need for financial leadership was a lot greater than I first anticipated, I eventually knew I needed to bring on some talented financial experts who wanted to share their experience with growing companies in Kansas City. I started with Clay Collins, then Tim Bateman and, later, David Sloan. Today, we have 15 Fractional CFOs who are helping business owners guide their companies to financial success.

As we’ve grown, we’ve generally come to focus on providing Fractional CFO services in four areas: construction, manufacturing, professional services, and nonprofits. And when it comes to who we add to our team, I look for experts who have already been CFOs and are ready to roll up their sleeves and help business owners look at the road ahead and make strategic plans for their companies.

What Makes Crown CFO Different

That financial leadership experience is one of the things that separates us from other Fractional CFO firms. We always have someone on our team who’s been in a business owner’s shoes, either as an entrepreneur themselves or as a CFO in that industry.

We’re also different in how we operate — we work on site and build a long-term relationship with your team. We’re high-touch, relying on our deep, diverse experience and not cookie-cutter approaches or one-size-fits-all frameworks. Every company we work with is different, and no matter what your challenge or need is, one of our CFOs has been there and knows how to tackle it.

When I started building the Crown CFO team, I had a vision of a firm full of great people all working together. Ten years later, that’s what we have — and it’s even better than what I’d pictured.

If you’re looking for executive-level financial guidance in Kansas City without the full-time price tag, there’s a Fractional CFO from Crown CFO who has the background and experience to help you navigate your unique challenges. 

Contact Kerry George at kerry@crowncfo.com to bring a trusted, expert Fractional CFO to your business.