Many small and mid-sized businesses operate without a Controller or Finance Manager. The owner relies on a bookkeeper, an outside CPA, and a bank balance to determine how the business is performing.

That's bookkeeping. It's not financial management.

If your business doesn't have dedicated financial leadership, engaging a Contract CFO for just 90 days can fundamentally change how you operate.

Here's what a focused 90-day engagement should accomplish:

1. Cash Flow Management
Profit doesn't pay the bills. Cash does. Understanding where cash comes from, where it goes, and when shortages may occur is essential. A rolling 13-week cash flow forecast provides visibility before problems become emergencies.

2. Internal Controls
Who approves expenditures? Who reconciles accounts? Are duties properly separated? Weak internal controls create opportunities for errors, waste, and fraud. Even small businesses need financial safeguards.

3. Month-End Close
Your financial statements should be accurate, reconciled, and available promptly after month-end. Waiting weeks or months for reliable numbers means managing your business through the rearview mirror.

4. Meaningful Owner Reporting
Business owners need more than a Profit & Loss statement. They need dashboards showing margins, working capital, operating expenses, profitability by business segment, and performance against expectations.

5. Revenue and Cash Flow Forecasting
Where will revenue come from over the next three, six, and twelve months? What resources will be required to support growth? Forecasting allows owners to make informed decisions about hiring, capital investments, and financing.

The Bottom Line

A 90-day Contract CFO engagement isn't about adding another layer of overhead. It's about establishing financial discipline, accountability, and actionable information.

At MPACT, we believe business owners deserve more than historical financial statements.

They deserve to know where their business is going, not just where it's been.

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