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What a Fractional CFO Costs, and the Question That Matters More
A fractional CFO runs roughly $9,000 to $21,000 a month, about $110,000 to $250,000 a year, against north of $400,000 for a full-time hire. The savings are significant, and what that spend buys is the other half of the decision.
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As CleanPlanet Chemical took on a $30 million growth-equity investment and scaled its recycling-as-a-service model, 512Financial provided the fractional CFO support needed to build board-ready reporting and capital planning.
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Executive Hiring & Leadership TeamsTalent Acquisition StrategyWorkforce Planning
Handing a loyal employee a bigger title instead of a raise feels like a win that costs nothing. The bill comes due at the next stage of growth, usually in the one seat that can least afford it.
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