Services
Fractional CFO & Controller Services for Manufacturing Companies
From job costing to cash flow optimization, we provide manufacturing-specific financial leadership that generic CFO firms can't match. Serving discrete & process manufacturers from $3M-$75M in annual revenue.
Why Manufacturing Companies Choose Fiscal12 Over Generic CFO Firms
Most fractional CFO firms understand profit and loss. We understand product profitability, job costing variance, and inventory valuation complexity that makes or breaks manufacturers.
Generic CFO Firms
Basic cost accounting
From inventory management to margin optimization, I understand the unique complexities that make or break profitability in manufacturing.
Generic revenue recognition
Standard accrual accounting without progress billing expertise
Simple inventory tracking
Basic inventory counts without valuation methodology expertise
Limited ERP knowledge
QuickBooks-centric with minimal manufacturing system integration
General financial planning
Revenue-based forecasting without production capacity considerations
Fiscal12 Manufacturing CFOs
Job costing & activity-based costing
Direct materials, direct labor, overhead allocation across products/jobs
Manufacturing revenue recognition
Progress billing, percentage-of-completion, contract manufacturing
Advanced inventory valuation
FIFO, weighted average, standard costing with variance analysis
Manufacturing ERP integration
NetSuite, SAP Business One, Epicor, JobBOSS, SYSPRO expertise
Capacity-based financial planning
Production constraints, material volatility, capital equipment ROI modeling
We Serve Manufacturing Companies With:
Make-to-order & engineer-to-order operations
Discrete manufacturing (machinery, equipment, electronics)
Process manufacturing (food, chemicals, packaging)
Contract manufacturers & OEM suppliers
Multi-site production facilities
Multi-entity corporate structures
PE-backed manufacturers preparing for exit
$3M-$75M in annual revenue
Our Manufacturing Financial Services
Three levels of service designed to meet manufacturers at every stage—from foundational accounting to strategic CFO guidance. All services are built specifically for manufacturing operations.
CFO Advisory Services
We go beyond compliance to provide hands-on manufacturing financial planning and operational guidance. Using advanced dashboards, AI-powered forecasting, and scenario modeling, we turn complex manufacturing data into actionable business intelligence that improves margins, optimizes working capital, and drives sustainable growth.
Manufacturing Financial Planning & Budgeting
Capacity-based forecasting, material cost volatility modeling, and production scenario planning aligned with operational constraints
Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization
Predict and prevent cash shortages by modeling inventory cycles, payment terms, and production timing
Pricing & Profitability Strategy
Manufacturing cost analysis including direct materials, direct labor, overhead absorption, and customer profitability
Inventory Management & Manufacturing Cost Allocation
Optimize inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average), implement job costing, and allocate overhead accurately
Advanced Manufacturing KPI Dashboards
Real-time tracking of EBITDA by product line, OEE, inventory turns, and production variance
Growth Planning & M&A Support
Plan for expansion, acquisitions, or securing funding with manufacturing-specific due diligence
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Controller-Level Compliance & Reporting
Many SME manufacturers lack financial visibility due to complex job costing, work-in-progress accounting, and multi-entity structures. We ensure audit-ready financial reporting with manufacturing-specific cost allocation and GAAP compliance that satisfies lenders, investors, and PE stakeholders.
Monthly & Quarterly Financial Reports
Clear insights into revenue by product line, manufacturing costs, and cash flow with variance analysis
Regulatory Compliance & Tax-Ready Books
GAAP, IFRS, and manufacturing-specific accounting rules including percentage-of-completion and contract accounting
Investor-Grade Financial Reporting
Present financials that impress lenders and stakeholders with manufacturing KPI benchmarking
Manufacturing Cost Analysis & Allocation
Standard costing implementation, purchase price variance tracking, and production efficiency analysis
Inventory Valuation & Management Reporting
Track inventory costs across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to reduce inefficiencies
Custom Manufacturing KPI Dashboards
Monitor EBITDA by product line, working capital efficiency, production cost variance, and scrap rates
Book Controller Assessment
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Transactional Accounting
Struggling with complex manufacturing accounting operations? We handle your day-to-day accounting including job costing, work-in-progress tracking, and multi-location inventory—ensuring accurate financial records and manufacturing-specific reporting without the burden of hiring an in-house team.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
Stay on top of vendor bills and customer invoices with manufacturing-specific terms and progress billing
Payroll Processing & Reconciliations
Ensure smooth payroll with direct labor hour tracking and overhead allocation
Bank & Financial Reconciliations
Ensure books match real cash flow for accurate decision-making across multiple entities
Inventory & COGS Tracking
Manufacturing-specific inventory accounting including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods valuation with job costing integration
Tax Preparation Support
Keep everything organized for easy tax filing including manufacturing tax credits and incentives
Basic Manufacturing KPI Dashboards
Visibility into key financial numbers including gross margin by product, inventory turnover, and cash conversion cycle
Book Accounting Review
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Manufacturing Financial Expertise You Can Trust
Industries We Serve
Discrete Manufacturing
Machinery, industrial equipment, electronics, metal fabrication, precision components
Process Manufacturing
Food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, packaging materials
Custom Manufacturing
Make-to-order, engineer-to-order, contract manufacturing, OEM suppliers, job shops
Hybrid Operations
Assemble-to-order, configure-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturing
Manufacturing Systems & ERP Integration
We work seamlessly with your manufacturing technology stack:
ERP Systems
NetSuite, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor, SYSPRO, Infor, QAD
MRP/Planning
JobBOSS, E2 Shop System, IQMS, Global Shop Solutions, Fishbowl Manufacturing
Inventory Systems
Cin7, Katana, TradeGecko, MRPeasy, Inventoro
Integration Platforms
We connect your manufacturing systems to ensure real-time financial visibility
Manufacturing Accounting Methodologies
Job Costing & WIP Accounting
Track costs by individual job or production run with work-in-progress reporting
Process Costing
For continuous production operations with cost per unit calculations
Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
Allocate overhead based on actual resource consumption by product/customer
Standard Costing with Variance Analysis
Set standard costs and analyze material, labor, and overhead variances
Lean Accounting
Streamlined costing approaches for lean manufacturing operations
Manufacturing Financial Planning
Our manufacturing financial planning approach considers:
Production Capacity Constraints
Bottleneck analysis and capacity utilization modeling
Material Cost Volatility
Commodity hedging strategies and supplier contract optimization
Labor Efficiency & Overhead
Direct labor rates, overhead absorption, and efficiency variance tracking
Capital Equipment Planning
ROI analysis, depreciation planning, and lease vs. buy decisions
Working Capital Optimization
Inventory financing, payment term negotiation, and cash conversion cycle improvement
Ready to See What's Hiding in Your Numbers?
Book a complimentary 30-minute strategy session. No pitch—just an honest conversation about where your manufacturing finances stand and what's possible.
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