Fractional CFO Houston
Big 4–Trained CFO Support for Growing Companies
Strategic finance leadership for Houston companies doing $2M to $50M in revenue, without the cost of a full-time CFO. Led by Ben Cohen, former PwC Senior Manager and founder of Visionary Arc Finance.
- Big 4 finance transformation experience
- Fortune 100 M&A & due diligence
- Investor reporting, cash flow & forecasting
I personally respond within 24 hours.
Finance Leadership Experience Includes:
Why Houston Founders Use a Fractional CFO Instead of Hiring Full-Time
You don't need a $250K/year CFO sitting in your office. What you need is clear decision-making frameworks, cash visibility, and investor-readiness — available when it matters most.
A fractional CFO gives you the strategic firepower of a senior finance executive without the overhead. You get outcomes, not just activity.
With fractional CFO support, you'll:
- Understand real cash vs paper profit
- Prepare for investor and board scrutiny
- Reduce burn without slowing growth
- Make hiring and expansion decisions using data
What You Actually Get With a Fractional CFO
No vague "strategic guidance." Here's what's included:
- Monthly financial reviews founders actually understand
- 13-week cash flow forecasting
- Scenario modeling for hiring, expansion, fundraising
- Board and investor prep (metrics, decks, explanations)
- M&A support under tight timelines
I personally respond within 24 hours.
Fractional CFO vs Full-Time CFO
| Fractional CFO | Full-Time CFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $3K–$10K/month | $200K–$300K/year |
| Experience Level | Senior experience | Often first-time CFO |
| Engagement Type | Flexible engagement | Long-term commitment |
| Value Model | Pay for impact | Pay for presence |
How It Works
No Long-Term Commitments
Week 1
Financial Discovery
Review financials, models, and priorities. If not a fit, referral provided.
Weeks 2-3
Audit & Quick Wins
Identify gaps, fix cash flow issues, improve reporting. Immediate ROI.
Month 2+
Ongoing CFO Support
Monthly strategy calls, forecasting, board prep, Slack access.
Cancel anytime. No long-term retainers.
I personally respond within 24 hours.
Guides for Houston Business Owners
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Read the guidePreparing Your Financials to Sell a Business in Houston
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Read the guideProfitable on Paper But No Cash in the Bank
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Read the guideInvestor-Ready Financial Reporting in Houston
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Read the guideFractional CFO for Manufacturing and Industrial Businesses in Houston
Manufacturers usually know their gross margin and not their true cost per unit. A Houston fractional CFO on job costing, overhead absorption, and inventory cash.
Read the guideFAQ: Fractional CFO Services in Houston
Meet Ben Cohen, your fractional CFO
I'm Ben Cohen, founder of Visionary Arc Finance and the CFO behind Fractional CFO Houston. I've spent nearly two decades in finance leadership, including four years at PwC as a Senior Manager, advising Fortune 500 and global clients on financial strategy, risk, and performance improvement.
Before that I ran acquisition and divestiture operations in-house at Johnson & Johnson, working deal diligence and separation planning. I've managed investor relations for a publicly listed industrial company and built the finance function at a growth-stage business alongside its CEO.
I've supported C-level executives across manufacturing, technology, and services with one common need: financial clarity at moments when clarity mattered. Most didn't need another full-time hire. They needed the right answer at the right time from someone who had done it before.
Engagements are delivered remotely to Houston companies. You work with me directly.
Book a Confidential CFO Call
Worst case, we have a good conversation and I point you toward better resources. Best case, we prevent your next financial headache before it starts.
The difference between a Houston company that scales and one that plateaus usually isn't the market opportunity. It's knowing exactly what your numbers are telling you, and what to do about it.
I personally respond to every inquiry within 24 hours.