The Situation:

• A successful business has outgrown its internal accounting capabilities.
• There are some Immediate Needs (e.g., financial reporting, process improvement).
• There are some Future Needs (e.g., strategic planning, capital sourcing).
• How are these needs best addressed?

Scenario 1:  Hire a full-time CFO or Controller to meet Immediate Needs

• Meet Immediate Needs
• Risk excess capacity and cost after Immediate Needs are met
• Add permanent costs – salary, benefits (+20%), bonuses and raises
• Requires additional office space and equipment
• Desires career development and advancement for job satisfaction
• Lacks skill-set to meet Future Needs

Scenario 2:   Retain a Clarity AFS-Consultant to address Immediate & Future Needs

• Effectively address Immediate & Future needs
• Strengthen the management team
• Gain an objective, independent, professional business perspective
• Focuses on value-added tasks only
• Avoid paying for excess capacity and unnecessary fixed costs
• Be treated as a Valued Client rather than an Employer