Outsourced Controller Services
Controller-level financial oversight without the full-time salary. We manage your month-end close, review your books for accuracy, and build the reporting infrastructure growing businesses need.
What Controller Oversight Includes
Quality Control Review
Controller-level review of your monthly close to catch errors, ensure consistency, and maintain GAAP-aligned reporting.
Chart of Accounts Optimization
Restructuring your chart of accounts for clarity, better segment reporting, and alignment with how you manage your business.
Month-End Close Oversight
Managing the entire close process — from reconciliation to review — with defined timelines and quality checkpoints.
KPI Dashboard Design
Building custom dashboards that track the operational and financial metrics that matter most to your business.
Variance & Trend Analysis
Monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, prior periods, and key benchmarks.
Signs You Need Controller Oversight
- You're spending $1M–$5M+ in revenue and your books need more than basic bookkeeping
- Errors keep showing up in your financials and nobody catches them
- Your CPA asks follow-up questions every time you send statements
- You need segment or departmental reporting but can't get it
- You're preparing for a capital raise, M&A, or strategic shift
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an outsourced controller do?
An outsourced controller provides quality control over your bookkeeping, manages the month-end close process, designs financial reports, and ensures your books are accurate and GAAP-aligned — without the $120K+ salary of a full-time hire.
How is controller oversight different from bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping records transactions. Controller oversight ensures those transactions are correctly categorized, the close is complete, reports are accurate, and your financials tell the right story. It's the quality layer above bookkeeping.
When should I add controller-level support?
Most businesses benefit from controller oversight when they pass $1M–$2M in revenue, have multiple revenue streams or cost centers, or are preparing for a capital raise or strategic decision that requires reliable financials.
Quick Answers
- What is an outsourced controller?
- An outsourced controller is a senior finance professional who oversees your bookkeeping, manages the month-end close, reviews financials for accuracy, and designs reporting — without the $120K+ salary of a full-time hire.
- How much does outsourced controller oversight cost?
- Outsourced controller services typically run $1,500–$4,500 per month, depending on transaction volume, entity count, and reporting depth. That's roughly 20–35% the cost of a full-time controller.
- When should I add a controller?
- Most businesses benefit from controller oversight between $1M–$10M in revenue, when bookkeeping alone no longer catches errors, multiple entities or revenue streams exist, or you're preparing for a capital raise or strategic decision.
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