Fractional CFOs for Landscaping Businesses
Explore fractional CFO services tailored to landscaping companies—seasonal cash flow management, job costing, equipment financing, pricing strategies, and scalable growth planning.
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Is a fractional CFO worth it for your landscaping business?
Yes—especially if your business runs on seasonal income, has multiple crews or service lines, or lacks visibility into job profitability. Landscaping-focused CFOs help you maintain cash flow through off-seasons, optimize pricing, control equipment costs, and position for long-term growth or sale. Rates typically range from $3,000 to $10,000/month, or $150–$350/hour, depending on scope and experience.
FrequentlyAsked Questions
What does a fractional CFO do for a landscaping company?
They forecast cash flow across peak and off-seasons, build job costing systems by service line (e.g., mowing, design/build, maintenance), analyze labor and material costs, and support strategic growth.
What should I expect to pay?
Most landscaping CFOs charge between $3,000 and $10,000/month, or $150–$350/hour depending on complexity and engagement style.
What makes them valuable for seasonal businesses?
They help you bank enough during peak months to stay operational in the slow season, avoiding cash crunches. They also evaluate off-season services like snow removal or holiday lighting for profitability.
What tools do they use or support?
Many are fluent in Aspire, LMN, Jobber, Arborgold, or QuickBooks, and help clients build clean dashboards for job-level profitability and expense management.
When is the right time to hire one?
When revenue passes $500K–$1M, your profit margins hover around 2–6% (industry average), or you’re considering expanding crews, adding services, or prepping for acquisition.
What kind of results can you expect?
Stronger margins (targeting 10–15% net), better crew utilization, pricing clarity, more stable year-round cash flow, and readiness for growth or sale.
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