10/22/2026
Consider an established company that needs both a Controller and an Accounting Manager to manage its financial operations.
Hiring these professionals internally means budgeting for two competitive salaries, employer payroll taxes, benefits, recruiting expenses, and ongoing overhead.
Depending on the market and experience level, the combined annual cost can easily exceed $300,000.
Now consider an alternative...
For $14,500 per month ($174,000 annually), Strategic CFO provides a dedicated, full-time outsourced accounting team with controller-level expertise.
That's a potential savings of more than $125,000 annually, while maintaining access to financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial guidance.
The team works remotely alongside the client's operations, with quarterly onsite visits for financial reviews and planning.
For companies evaluating the cost of their accounting function, the comparison goes beyond salaries. It's about the total cost of maintaining the expertise, reporting, and financial oversight the business requires.
Learn more about our outsourced accounting model: https://strategiccfo.com/outsourced-accounting/