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Fractional CFO Support for Government Contractors
Senior Finance leadership on the days you need it, without the cost of a full-time executive salary.
- Will start in days or weeks, not quarters
- Can scale hours up or down, depending on your need
- Bring proven track-records at Government Contracting firms
Rather discuss on a call? Reach out to our GovCon team at: (703) 738-1201
Book a fractional CFO consultation with our team
We’ll send over vetted CFOs in our network, ready to lead your Finance function.
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30
Years serving the DMV
100+
GovCon Consultants placed in 2026
3.5
Average days to start for urgent onboards
250+
GovCon Companies Supported
Plenty of GovCon firms are past the point where the owner can run Finance out of a spreadsheet, but nowhere near ready to pay for a full-time CFO.
The decisions in between (how to price the next bid, whether the indirect rate structure still works, how to fund a growth year) are exactly the ones that are expensive to get wrong.
Pricing and Rate Strategy
Indirect rate structure, wrap rates and bid pricing that wins work you can actually deliver profitably.
Cash and Capital Analysis
Cash forecasting against contract billing cycles, banking relationships, and the working capital a growth year demands.
Audit and Diligence Readiness
Books, systems and documentation that hold up to DCAA, lenders, or potential acquisitions.
Is fractional the right call?
If you can’t yet name the full-time hire you’d make, fractional is usually the cheaper way to find out.
When GovCons Use Fractional CFOs
- Moving from a single contract to a portfolio
- Preparing a bid that will reset the indirect rate structure
- Growing faster than the cash cycle supports
- Getting ready for a first DCAA audit
- Preparing for a sale, recapitalization or lender review
- Bridging the gap while a full-time CFO search runs
Quick answers
What does a fractional CFO actually do day to day?
Sets pricing and rate strategy, owns the cash forecast, reviews contract profitability, prepares the board or lender package and supervises the controller or accounting team. Everything in the Finance function falls under the purview of this individual.
How much time do they spend with us?
Most engagements land at a few days per month, weighted toward close, board reporting and bid cycles. It flexes. Proposal season and audit season often require more support.
Fractional CFO or interim CFO: what’s the difference?
Fractional is ongoing part-time leadership for a company that doesn’t need a full-time CFO. Interim is full-time coverage for a defined gap, usually a departure or a leave. Either way, we can support you.
Will they work with the accountant we already have?
Almost always. A common structure is a fractional CFO above the existing bookkeeper or staff accountant, which is often better than replacing the person who already knows your contracts.
How quickly can someone start?
Typically within a few weeks. Because it’s part-time, the candidate pool includes former executives who wouldn’t consider a full-time role.
Our GovCon specialties
- DCAA Compliance
- Incurred Cost Submissions
- Indirect Rate Structures
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- FAR / DFARS
- Proposal Pricing
- Capture Management
- Contract Administration
- Government Billing & Closeouts
- Deltek Costpoint
- Unanet
- Project & Program Control
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Month-End Close
- Systems Implementations
- Audit Readiness
- Outsourced AP / Vendor Management
- AR, Collections & DSO Management
- Payroll Processing & Multi-State Tax Registration
- Cash Flow Forecasting & Treasury Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Annual Operating Plans
- Fractional CFO / Controller Services
- Financial Statement Preparation & External Audit Support
- Corporate Tax
- Chart of Accounts Design & Restructure
Connect with our GovCon Team
We’ll send over vetted candidates, ready to plug-in to your team
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A member of the GovCon team replies within one business day. No obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Give our GovCon team a call at: (703) 738-1201