Outsourced Controller · Serving Businesses Nationwide

Outsourced Controller Services

F&M Management owns your month-end close, strengthens internal controls, and delivers financial statements you can actually rely on — for businesses across the country.

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Financial reports and spreadsheets on a desk

Signs It's Time

Is It Time for a Controller?

Bookkeeping keeps transactions current. A controller makes sure the numbers are right, close on time, and defensible.

✓ Your bookkeeper is capable, but no one is reviewing their work or owning the close.
✓ Month-end close regularly slips past the 15th, or you’re not sure when it’s actually done.
✓ You’ve had surprises in your financials that should have been caught earlier.
✓ You’re preparing for an audit, due diligence, or a bank covenant review and need real internal controls.
✓ Revenue recognition, accruals, or multi-entity consolidation have gotten more complex than your current process can handle.

Scope

What's Included

Controller-level oversight of your accounting function, without a full-time hire.

✓ Ownership of the monthly close process and close calendar
✓ Review and approval of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
✓ Design and enforcement of internal controls and approval workflows
✓ Accurate, GAAP-consistent financial statements each month
✓ Audit and lender-reporting support, including schedules and documentation
✓ Oversight and mentorship of bookkeeping or accounting staff

The Math

A Fraction of the Cost of a Full-Time Hire

A full-time Controller carries real cost beyond salary alone — benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead. Drag the slider to see fractional cost at different monthly hours.

Full-Time Controller (avg. total annual cost)$135K+

F&M Management at 30 hrs/month$0/yr

10 hrs/mo60 hrs/mo

Figures reflect general market data, not a quote. Full-time cost reflects average small-business controller total compensation (base plus typical annual bonus) plus employer payroll taxes and benefits. Every F&M Management engagement is scoped and priced to your business — book a call for a proposal.

Flexible By Design

Engagement Options

Every engagement is built around where you are today, not a one-size-fits-all package.

Project-Based

A defined scope and price for one-time work — a financials cleanup, a system implementation, or an underwriting package.

Hourly Rate

Pay only for the time you need — well suited to ad hoc support, advisory questions, or lighter workloads.

Fixed Monthly Rate

A predictable monthly retainer for ongoing support, scaled to your business.

Common Questions

Outsourced Controller Services — Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a controller and a bookkeeper?

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A bookkeeper records transactions. A controller owns the accuracy of the close — reviewing entries, enforcing internal controls, and making sure your financial statements are correct and defensible, often overseeing bookkeeping staff.

What’s the difference between an outsourced controller and a fractional CFO?

A controller is focused on the accuracy of the past — closing the books correctly. A CFO is focused on the future — strategy, forecasting, and capital decisions. Many clients start with controller-level support and add CFO-level strategy as they grow.

Can you work alongside our existing bookkeeper or accounting staff?

Yes — this is one of the most common engagement types. We provide the review, oversight, and process discipline on top of the team you already have.

How quickly can you close our books each month?

Timeline depends on transaction volume and current process maturity, but a well-run close should land within 10-15 business days of month-end. We’ll build a close calendar and hold to it.

Do you work with businesses outside of Florida?

Yes. We work with clients across the United States. Most controller-level engagements are managed remotely with regular video check-ins.

Get Started

Let's Talk About Your Finance Function

Whether you need a fractional CFO, a controller to own the close, or a bookkeeping cleanup, F&M Management can start with exactly what you need.

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