From a steady part-time retainer to a single fixed-scope project. Indicative bands below; the exact scope and fee are set after a discovery call.
Your part-time CFO, on a steady retainer.
Near-full-time coverage for a defined gap.
A senior CFO on call, lighter touch.
One outcome, scoped and fixed.
| Fractional | Interim | Advisory | Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | $8K–$15K / mo | $20K–$32K / mo | $3K–$6K / mo | $15K–$45K |
| Scope | Ongoing strategic finance leadership | Full CFO coverage during a transition | Strategic guidance & a sounding board | A defined deliverable with a clear finish line |
| Cadence | 4–8 days / month | 12–20 days / month | 1–2 days / month | Fixed timeline, 4–10 weeks |
| Ideal for | Series A–B startups that need a CFO but not a full-time one | A CFO departure, a raise with no finance lead, or a restructuring | Founders or in-house teams that need senior judgment, not hands-on ops | A raise model, a board overhaul, a runway plan, or QoE prep |
| Commitment | 3-month minimum, then month-to-month | Defined term — typically 3–9 months | Month-to-month | Fixed-fee, scoped up front |
Pricing bands are indicative for this template and scoped per company after a discovery call. No long contracts; the fractional retainer goes month-to-month after the first quarter. Equity (advisory shares) can offset a portion of cash for early-stage clients — discussed case by case.
For early-stage clients, advisory equity can offset a portion of the cash fee on a standard advisor agreement. I don’t work for equity alone — but alignment matters, and we’ll find a structure that fits your stage.
Engagement pricing bands are indicative for this template and are scoped per company after a discovery call. Fees are quoted in writing before any work begins.
A 30-minute discovery call — direct, no pitch. We’ll talk through where you are, what hurts, and whether I’m the right fit. If I’m not, I’ll tell you who is.