Fractional Controller & CFO Advisory
Financial clarity. Stronger systems. Smarter decisions.
We help growing businesses strengthen financial operations, improve cash flow visibility, and make informed decisions through experienced Controller and CFO advisory services—without the cost of full-time financial leadership.
From reliable monthly reporting to cash flow forecasting and strategic financial guidance, Matador Strategic Advisors brings accounting and finance together.
- Experienced financial leadership
- Reliable reporting
- Forward-looking financial insight
Experience that delivers results
Experience that goes beyond the numbers.
Strong financial management requires more than accurate bookkeeping. It requires the ability to identify problems, improve financial operations, anticipate cash requirements, and turn financial information into meaningful decisions. Matador Strategic Advisors brings experience across corporate accounting, financial operations, treasury management, and accounting systems improvement.
3 international entities
Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
Managed cash flow across three international entities, built forecasting models, anticipated liquidity shortfalls, and worked with management on funding requirements.
3 weeks → 2 days
AR processing improvement
As a controller, took accounts receivable processing from three weeks behind to a two-day window.
Systems & migrations
Accounting systems implementation
Implemented accounting systems and migrated historical financial data while preserving accuracy and continuity.
Working capital & advisory
Management financial advisory
Managed working capital and advised management on funding requirements and corrective actions.
Growing, but flying blind?
Your business is growing. Are your finances keeping up?
Profitable, but short on cash?
Your statements show a profit, yet you're never sure there's enough cash to cover upcoming obligations.
Making decisions without reliable forecasts?
You're weighing hiring, expansion, or investment without a clear picture of the financial impact.
Financial reporting that arrives too late?
Your books may eventually be accurate, but the information arrives too late to manage the business.
Accounting systems holding you back?
Manual processes, unreliable data, and disconnected systems obscure your financial position.
You don't just need accurate numbers. You need to know what they mean and what to do next.
How we help
A Controller in your corner. A strategic partner for your future.
Many growing businesses reach a point where basic bookkeeping is no longer enough, but hiring a full-time Controller or CFO isn't practical. Matador Strategic Advisors bridges that gap, combining reliable accounting, reporting, and controls with forecasting, financial analysis, and management advisory.
Fractional Controller
Monthly financial reporting, close oversight, reconciliations, and controls.
Core plan and up
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Rolling cash forecasts, liquidity analysis, and working capital recommendations.
Growth plan and up
FP&A
Budgets, forecasts, KPI dashboards, and financial performance analysis.
Growth plan and up
Fractional CFO Advisory
Scenario modeling, strategic planning, and ongoing financial decision support.
Strategic plan
Monthly plans
Financial support that grows with your business.
Engagements are tailored to your needs, and each plan builds on the one before it.
Core
Fractional Controller
Accurate numbers, every month.
For businesses that need dependable financial reporting, accounting oversight, and stronger financial controls.
- Monthly close oversight
- Financial statement reporting
- General ledger and reconciliations
- Accounting operations support
- Financial controls and process improvement
Growth
Controller + FP&A
See what's coming: forecasts and performance tracking.
For businesses that need greater visibility into financial performance and future cash requirements.
Includes Core services, plus:
- Cash flow forecasting
- Working capital analysis
- Budget-to-actual performance reporting
- Financial KPI monitoring
- Monthly financial review and recommendations
Strategic
Fractional CFO Advisory
Decide what to do next: scenarios, planning, and advisory.
For businesses seeking forward-looking financial guidance and ongoing support with important financial decisions.
Includes Growth services, plus:
- Rolling financial forecasts
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Strategic cash flow and liquidity planning
- Financial decision support
- Recurring advisory and planning meetings
Every engagement is scoped to your transaction volume, financial complexity, and advisory needs. Initial cleanup, system implementations, and special projects may be quoted separately.
Book a Free Financial Clarity CallProject work
Accounting Projects & Systems Improvement
Fix what's broken. Build what's better.
Historical Cleanup. Correct inaccurate records and restore confidence in financial information.
Accounting Migration. Implement new systems and migrate historical data with accuracy and continuity.
Process Redesign. Fix inefficient workflows and strengthen financial controls.
Special Reconciliations. Resolve complex discrepancies, investigate errors, and reconstruct records.
Financial Systems Optimization. Improve reporting and automate repetitive tasks.
Special Financial Projects. Focused analysis and problem-solving for complex financial challenges.
How it works
A straightforward approach to better financial management.
Understand Your Business
We review your operations, challenges, systems, and goals.
Evaluate & Build
We assess your financials and set up the reporting, forecasting, and controls you need.
Support & Advise
Ongoing oversight, analysis, and practical recommendations for better decisions.
Meet the founder
Meet Jay Rini
Founder | Matador Strategic Advisors
My background spans corporate and public accounting, financial operations, treasury management, and accounting systems improvement.
In corporate accounting, I've managed cash flow across three international entities, independently built forecasting models, anticipated liquidity shortfalls, and advised management on funding requirements and corrective actions. I've also implemented accounting systems, migrated historical financial data, and redesigned financial processes.
I founded Matador Strategic Advisors to bring that combination of technical accounting, financial analysis, and systems-oriented problem-solving to growing businesses, so owners gain financial clarity and make better decisions with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a Fractional Controller and a Fractional CFO?
A Fractional Controller focuses on financial accuracy, reporting, accounting operations, and controls. A Fractional CFO focuses on forward-looking planning, financial analysis, cash flow strategy, and business decision support. Not every business needs both; we help determine the appropriate level of support.
Is Matador a good fit for my business?
We're a strong fit if your business is growing beyond basic bookkeeping, needs more reliable reporting, has unpredictable cash flow, or is making important decisions without adequate forecasting. We work with growing businesses across industries. We may not be the right fit if you only need low-cost transaction entry or annual tax return preparation.
Can you help if my books are behind or inaccurate?
Yes. Accounting cleanup, reconciliations, system implementation, and process improvement are available as defined projects. We can establish a reliable financial foundation before expanding into ongoing reporting and advisory.
Can you help with cash flow and growth decisions?
Yes. We develop cash flow forecasts, analyze receivables and payables, and evaluate the financial impact of hiring, expansion, and investments through scenario analysis and cash flow planning.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on scope and complexity. We'll recommend the right plan and provide a quote after your Financial Clarity Call. Project-based services are quoted separately.
Stop guessing. Start knowing.
Your business deserves more than accurate books. It deserves financial clarity, stronger systems, and the insight to make informed decisions. Whether you need reliable financial oversight, better cash flow visibility, or experienced financial advisory, Matador Strategic Advisors can help.
Book a Free Financial Clarity CallLet's discuss where your business stands—and where you want it to go.