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clear Strategy.

strong Systems.

Reliable numbers.

At UnBean Numbers, we bring CFO-level thinking into the day-to-day financial engine of your business, delivering clean books, reliable reporting, and the insight leaders need to make confident decisions and scale with intention.

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Fractional Financial leadership

Controller vs CFO Services

  • A fractional controller is a part-time finance and accounting leader who keeps the books clean, the numbers accurate, and the back office running smoothly, without the cost of a full-time Controller.  They oversee day-to-day accounting operations like AP, AR, payroll, job costing, month-end close, and financial reporting, making sure transactions are right, reconciliations are timely, and reports can actually be trusted.

  • A fractional CFO is a part-time, senior finance leader to help run the business—set direction, keep cash tight, build simple tools to see what’s happening, and give lenders/owners confidence—without paying for a full-time CFO.

Some businesses need Controller-level support to strengthen the close, reporting, and day-to-day financial operations. Others need CFO-level guidance to improve forecasting, cash management, lender communication, and strategic decision-making. Many start with one and grow into the other.

The goal isn’t to decide on a title. It’s to get the right level of financial leadership for where your business is today, without overbuilding or overpaying.