Fractional CFO Services for Austin Startups
Cash-flow planning, investor reporting, and hands-on finance support for startups and growing companies. Build the CFO, controller, and accounting support your next stage needs.
Discuss Your Finance NeedsFractional Finance
Finance support for your next stage
For Austin founders and growing businesses, finance work can outgrow the time and experience available in-house. You may have reliable bookkeeping but still need a cash forecast, a budget for the next hire, or financial reporting for investors. IronClad provides fractional CFO, controller, and accounting support from our Austin-based team. We help early-stage and high-growth companies build a finance function that fits their needs, whether that means working alongside an existing team or adding hands-on support.
CFO, controller, and accounting support
A fractional CFO connects financial information to decisions about growth, cash, and fundraising. Controller support focuses on dependable reporting and financial controls. Accounting support keeps the day-to-day records moving. The right mix depends on the gaps in your business. IronClad combines strategic leadership with practical support across these responsibilities, with the scope agreed for your company.
Advisory Services
- Strategic Planning
- Budget & Forecasting (FP&A)
- Board Reporting
- Debt & Equity Financing
- Fundraising Strategy
Operations
- Day-to-Day Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Efficiency
Finance support, in our clients’ words
Founders and finance leaders describe working with IronClad as their businesses grow.
Mark Collis
CPGCEO, Skout Organic
"Working with IronClad has been a game-changer for our business. They helped us clean up our financial data, which gave us the clarity we needed to make smarter decisions. Beyond the numbers, they have connected us with key partners that have helped us grow. Their team has been incredibly reliable, thoughtful, and easy to work with every step of the way. If you need help organizing your financials, you would be crazy not to work with IronClad."
June 2025
Sam Bauman
CPGDirector of Finance, David Protein
"IronClad has been an exceptional partner for David as we've begun to scale. They have helped us establish clear, standardized accounting processes, and they consistently adapt to our fast-paced growth and evolving needs. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to keep up with a dynamic environment have made them an invaluable part of our team."
June 2025
Josh Rininger
TechnologyPartner, Summit Sound
"Of the 5 best things we did when starting our business, IronClad was one of them. They have helped us navigate the growing pains of our business like an extension of our internal team"
July 2025
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Read Client ReviewsWhat your first engagement can cover
Start with the decisions your business needs to make. In an initial conversation, describe your current team, reporting process, and most pressing finance problem. Useful context includes a fundraising deadline, a planned hire, or a cash-flow concern. For the first 30–90 days, agree priorities and deliverables together. Those may include reviewing existing financials, establishing a reporting rhythm, developing a cash forecast, or preparing information for investors. The sequence depends on your records, resources, and business needs.
- A review of your current financial reporting
- A cash forecast tied to business decisions
- A budget and forecast for the next stage
- A clearer monthly reporting and close rhythm
- Support for your existing finance and accounting team
- Information to prepare for investor conversations
- An agreed scope for ongoing finance support
Questions Austin founders ask about fractional finance
When should a startup consider a fractional CFO?
Consider fractional CFO support when the business needs forward-looking financial decisions alongside day-to-day accounting. Common starting points include planning cash needs, preparing a budget for hiring, organizing investor reporting, or getting ready for a fundraise. The right timing depends on the complexity of your business and the experience already on your team.
What is the difference between a CFO, a controller, and a bookkeeper?
A CFO helps connect financial information to strategy, cash planning, and financing decisions. A controller focuses on reliable financial reporting, the close process, and controls. Bookkeeping maintains the underlying transaction records. These responsibilities work together, and a growing company may need support across more than one role.
Can IronClad work with our existing accounting team?
Yes. IronClad supports existing finance and accounting teams as well as companies building their finance function. We can discuss where your current team needs additional capacity or senior guidance and define the responsibilities together.
Do you work with companies outside Austin?
IronClad is based in Austin and serves companies nationwide. Our focus is early-stage and high-growth businesses that need financial expertise and resources as they grow.
How is the cost of fractional CFO support determined?
The scope depends on the responsibilities, time commitment, reporting needs, and condition of your records. Start by discussing what you need to accomplish and who already handles your finances. IronClad can then discuss an appropriate scope.
Meet your finance team
Get to know the people who provide IronClad’s financial leadership and hands-on support. Explore our team’s experience before discussing the right fit for your business.
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