CFO Services
Guiding your business to new heights!
We help businesses grow and profit!
What We Do
Strategic Fractional CFO
CFO
Think CFO for hire. Not all business can afford to hire a full-time CFO, but they need one, and we have an affordable solution for that!
BUSINESS ASSEMENT
We start with a financial assessment to see where you’ve been and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the business.
PROFIT & CASHFLOW TARGETING
Improve business profitability and cash flow by setting goals and creating a strategic plan.
FINANCIAL SCORE CARD
Each month we’ll give you a simple one-page “scoreboard” report that will clearly show you what’s going right and what’s going wrong.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
We will work with you on a plan to ensure you are growing and more profitable.
LONG TERM BUSINESS PLANNING
We help you set long term goals and set up a plan for
We work with you each month on a structured and proven process to help you meet your goals.
Sadly, most businesses fail. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics:
1 in 5
45%
65%
75%
Why? They lacked money! Money solves every problem in the business, BUT this brings up more questions:
Sadly, most businesses fail. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics:
- 1 in 5 businesses fail within the first 2 years
- 45% fail by the 5th year
- 65% fail by the10th year
- 75% fail by the 15th year
Why? They lacked money! Money solves every problem in the business, BUT this brings up more questions:
- What is the best source for money? Is debt ok? Should I loan money to the business?
- My business is profitable, but I don’t know why there is no cash flow. Are those the same thing?
Who Are We?
Annette Sonnenburg has been providing financial, operational, and project management services to small businesses and high net worth individuals since 1999. Whether you have a project or require ongoing assistance, we can customize our services to fit your needs.
Ascension CFO Services is an affiliate of Sonnenburg Consulting. For more than 15 years, we have managed various aspects of our client’s businesses, allowing them time to focus on their long-term objectives. Whether you need advice or require complete management of your business operations, we can design a plan to meet your needs.
A CFO is...
Not all businesses can afford to hire a CFO, but they need one, and we have an affordable solution for that!
A Strategist
The CFO is a strategic partner, shaping financial decisions to drive business growth and long-term success. They leverage data-driven insights to guide the organization's financial direction.
A Forward-Looking Advisor
A CFO is a strategic partner who anticipates future challenges, identifies opportunities, and guides the organization towards sustainable growth and profitability.
A Data Driven Decision Maker
A CFO leverages data analytics to make informed, strategic decisions that drive business growth and profitability.
A Business Growth Planner
A CFO is a key partner for business growth through financial planning and decision making. With expertise in finance, economics, and business, they align financial objectives with broader business strategy to overcome challenges and achieve success.
The 16 parts of your Business
Fix even one part and see an improvement.
Fix all 16 and transform your business!
Meet Our Experts
Annette
Annette Sonnenburg has been offering business consulting and fractional CFO services to clients for more than 20 years. With a background in accounting and finance, she knows how to get your business on the right track.
Mindy
Mindy Petersen has worked with reputable financial institutions as an account reconciliations specialist and has worked for years with Annette in bookkeeping and accounting cleanup.
Client Testimonials
FAQs
Ascension CFO Services can work with a wide range of clients including service providers, retailers, real estate developments, bloggers and influencers, construction companies, restaurants, nonprofits, and more.
As a small business owner, investing in the services of a virtual CFO can prove to be invaluable. With their financial expertise, strategic guidance, and cost-effective solutions, they can help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals. With their guidance and support, you can make more informed decisions, mitigate financial risks, and ultimately grow your business in a sustainable way. So, if you’re looking to take your business to the next level, consider partnering with a virtual CFO.
A good starting point is generally $300k+ in gross revenue. This is the point where business owners really need more guidance to be more profitable and grow. In a constantly changing business world, knowing how to analyze and forecast business financial health helps businesses like yours stay on track.
If you are making less than 25% net profit in your business, growing, opening additional locations, or your business has stopped growing, these are all important triggers to ensure you are receiving the guidance you need to make important decisions.
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