Fractional CFO & COO Strategy for Operators Who Want to Scale with Structure

We help contractors, franchisees, and service-based businesses stop bleeding cash, stabilize operations, and scale profitably—with financial clarity and operational control.

What We Do

At ScaleSmart Advisory, we understand that growing businesses need high-level financial expertise without the burden of a full-time CFO. That’s why our Fractional CFO Services offer you access to seasoned financial leadership tailored to your needs.

Whether you’re looking to streamline financial operations, improve cash flow, or enhance profitability, we provide the strategic guidance to help you thrive.

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Core Offerings

Our core offerings provide the clarity and tools to drive growth, optimize cash flow, and enhance profitability. From dynamic financial models to real-time data insights, we support confident, informed decisions.

Our Support Levels (Tailored to Your Stage)

Fractional CFO – Core
Best For: $5M–$70M businesses scaling or stuck in operational chaos.
Solves: Lack of forward visibility, unclear margins, weak reporting, and inconsistent execution. We install forecasting, dashboards, and monthly strategic reviews that turn noise into clarity.

Fractional CFO – Strategic
Best For: $20M+ businesses or those with investor, board, or leadership-level complexity.
Solves: Strategic blind spots at the top—no scenario planning, unreliable investor reporting, and missing alignment between finance and long-term strategy. We build advanced forecasts, run what-if models, and help leadership make confident, data-backed decisions.

Fractional CFO – Integrated
Best For: Multi-location, high-complexity, or rapidly scaling businesses that need full partnership across finance and operations.
Solves: Disconnected systems, teams, and priorities. We integrate finance and ops, build executive dashboards, lead strategic projects, and drive accountability across your leadership team.

Note: CFO Lite is offered only to <$5M contractors by referral.

Led by Darrell Howell, MBA – A Proven Operator, Not Just a CFO

With 35 years of operational leadership—including multi-unit restaurant operations, construction distribution, and executive finance roles—Darrell understands what it takes to build, stabilize, and scale complex businesses.

* Former multi-unit executive in the Pizza Hut system
* Former Controller at The Workman Company (construction distribution)
* 20+ years of experience turning operational chaos into margin control

We simplify access to expert solutions through our
comprehensive range of services.

Strategic Financial Planning: Align financial goals with business growth objectives.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor, analyze, and optimize cash flow for sustainable operations.
Forecasting and Budgeting: Build dynamic financial models to support informed decision-making.
Profitability Analysis: Identify profit drivers and areas for improvement.
Financial Systems and Reporting: Enhance visibility with accurate, real-time financial data.

Why Hire Us?

Flexibility Without Compromise:

Harness expert financial leadership without the expense of a full-time hire.

Scalable Expertise:

Empowering growing businesses and refining strategies for sustainable success.

Data-Driven Decisions:

Drive confident decisions with precise financial insights.

How We Help

For Growing Businesses:
Build robust financial structures to support growth and avoid common pitfalls hindering success.

For Established Companies:
Optimize processes for efficiency and uncover growth opportunities with data-driven insights.

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Return On Investment

Hiring a fractional CFO with ScaleSmart Advisory offers a high return on investment (ROI) by delivering expert financial guidance without the full-time cost. Businesses benefit from enhanced cash flow management, cost efficiency, and data-driven strategic decisions that drive profitability.

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Ready to Scale Your Business with the Power of Strategic Financial Leadership?