Services

Full-spectrum financial leadership at the $1M-$10M stage

I run the financial side of owner-led businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. Tax, cash, reporting, and planning move together, sized to where your company is in its run.

Cash Flow Management Tax Strategy Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Strategic Planning Systems & Automation Dave O'Rourke Fractional CFO
Core Services

CFO-level strategy, tailored to your business

Three connected disciplines run on one set of numbers, shaped by years of sitting close to both the wins and the wipeouts at owner-led companies.

Tax Strategy

Tax strategy as a growth lever

Tax decisions get worked on a forward calendar, not a return. I sit with your CPA so distributions, entity structure, and major purchases land in the most efficient window. April becomes a confirmation of choices already made, not a discovery of what got missed. The depth of the tax work scales with the engagement level you choose.

  • Proactive tax decisions made before transactions
  • Distribution and owner-pay structure design
  • Credit and deduction calendar
  • Integration with cash flow forecasting
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Tax saved YTD $186K +24% vs prior year
Deduction mix
Operating 40% Depreciation 35% Credits 25%
Tax position
18.4% Effective rate
$412K Deductions +15%
$67K Credits claimed +32%
$142K Est. liability
Filing status
Filing Status
Q3 941 Filed
Q3 State Filed
R&D Credit In Review
Annual Pending
Annual filings
47/48 complete
Compliant All filings
Cash Flow

Cash flow forecasting and scenario planning

Cash visibility is the difference between running a business and reacting to one. I keep the picture current 13 weeks out so working capital, AP and AR, and the conversion cycle are levers you can pull. Best, base, and worst case stay on the table together.

  • Cash position visibility 13 weeks ahead
  • Best/base/worst scenario modeling
  • Working capital and liquidity management
  • Cash conversion cycle optimization
Improve Your Cash Visibility
Hands-on cash flow review and financial planning session
Operations

Financial operating systems for growing businesses

I install the reporting your business has been running without. A monthly close on a real cadence, KPI dashboards the leadership team actually uses, and a financial narrative that turns numbers into decisions instead of decoration. It integrates into the rhythm of the business, not on top of it.

  • Financial reporting structure and cadence
  • Monthly close process optimization
  • KPI dashboards and executive reporting
  • Board and investor reporting packages
Fix Your Reporting
KPI dashboard
$1.24M Revenue +22%
68.4% Gross margin
$312K EBITDA +18%
24 Headcount +3
Revenue by service
Advisory 45% Tax planning 30% Compliance 15% Other 10%
P&L summary
Line item Amount
Revenue $1.24M
COGS $392K
Gross $848K
OpEx $536K
Net $312K
Report ready Q4 package
Also Available

Specialized expertise when you need it

Budgeting & Forecasting

I build the annual budget against real operating conditions and refresh the forecast each quarter so the plan stays honest with where the business actually is.

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Strategic Planning

I turn the financials into a forward view: growth modeling, capital allocation, and scenario analysis you can use to make the next call with conviction.

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Systems & Automation

I size the accounting stack, automate AP and AR where it pays back, and tighten the tools so financial operations keep up with the company’s pace.

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The best way to find out is a conversation.

Let’s talk about your business and where the picture feels thin. A short call is usually enough to know if I am the right partner to help you cross the finish line.

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