Get a Clear Financial Picture

As a Fractional Chief Financial Officer, I help small and mid-sized business owners understand their numbers, improve cash flow, and make decisions without second-guessing themselves.

You shouldn’t have to guess your way through big decisions.



Most owners don’t have the time to clean up their books, build projections, or monitor profitability. They’re moving fast, often without the information they need.

My role is simple: make your numbers make sense and help you turn them into clear next steps for your business.

The Work I Do

Practical financial support that strengthens your day-to-day decisions.

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Fractional CFO Services

Part-time leadership that helps you understand your numbers, plan ahead, and grow with confidence.

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Accounting

Clean, timely books each month. Historical cleanup. New systems set up the right way from the start.

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Payroll Services

Accurate, compliant payroll handled without drama or surprises.

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Tax Planning

A calm, year-round approach to lowering your tax bill with fully explained options.

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Real Improvements You Can Expect

Clients often experience:
✓ Better visibility into their financial health ✓ Cleaner reporting
✓ More predictable cash flow ✓ Clearer long-term planning
✓ Improved margins and pricing decisions ✓ Relief from carrying all the financial stress alone

Companies Served

My clients are small and mid-sized business owners who care deeply about what they’re building.

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Why Businesses Choose Emerald CFO

Clarity and steady guidance. No ego. No jargon.

Who I Work Best With

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Understand profitability, stabilize cash flow, and make confident decisions without pulling focus away from clients or patients.

Professional Practices

Price your work correctly, smooth cash flow between projects, and plan growth without burning out your team.

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Agencies & Consultancies

Get control of sales projections, job-level profitability, and labor costs so the business runs predictably month to month.

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Contractor & Service

Growth-minded Operators

Clarify your numbers, model your options, and move forward with big decisions confidently instead of relying on gut instinct.

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You don’t need perfect books or perfect systems. You just need a willingness to get clearer and move forward.

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Learning & Resources

If you’re exploring CFO support, start here.

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