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Fast-Track Your Success
Get a Strategic CFO Without the $250K+ Commitment
Partner with experienced financial leaders who've scaled companies like yours. Get the expertise you need with month-to-month flexibility.
➤ We start contributing from week one
➤ Expect 5x ROI through strategic improvements
➤ No benefits, equity, or long-term contracts
➤ Scale up or down as your business evolves
Schedule a call to get your Custom CFO Proposal.
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An Experienced CFO is Within Reach
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An Experienced CFO is Within Reach
Equip your business to reach the next level with experts by your side.
Our CFOs deliver:
➤ Financial Strategy and Fundraising support - Strategize capital funding and financing to make informed investment decisions and avoid financial missteps.
➤ Financial Modeling and Predictive Analytics - Prepare advanced financial models and cash flow projections to analyze your business and set measurable, realistic goals.
➤ M&A Preparation and Support - Facilitate mergers and acquisitions, performing in-depth due diligence and ensuring favorable outcomes; both sell-side and buy-side support
➤ Increased Efficiencies - Automate and streamline accounting and operations to maximum efficiency, freeing up your time to focus on sales and expansion.
➤ And More - Every engagement is customized for your evolving needs.
Why Leaders Choose Ascent CFO Solutions
Dedicated Team
Our CFOs have deep experience navigating the challenges and opportunities facing your business. Our financial analytics and accounting professionals are also available to help facilitate specific needs without taking resources away from your company.
Immediate Cost Savings
Save $190K+ annually vs. hiring a full-time CFO. Redirect those savings into growth initiatives while getting the same strategic expertise.
Complete Flexibility
Scale engagement up during busy periods, adjust focus areas as priorities change, or pause during slower seasons. No employment complications.
Proven Growth Acceleration
Our goal is to not only pay for ourselves, but give our clients a 5x ROI through improved pricing strategies, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiency improvements.
No Ramp-Up Time
Skip the 6-month hiring process. Our CFOs start contributing strategic value from week one with proven playbooks and experience.
Exit-Ready Systems
Build enterprise value with professional financial systems, reporting, and processes that potential acquirers expect to see.
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CFOs with the Skillsets You Need to Grow
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CFOs with the Skillsets You Need to Grow
Our Team is Your Team
We are proven fractional financial professionals with experience guiding companies through every growth stage—from pre-revenue startups to well-established companies looking to scale or exit. Our financial backgrounds span fast-growing startups, Fortune 100 companies, and everything in between.
Who You’ll Speak With
Matt Kelly
Matt Kelly specializes in upgrading Finance and Accounting functions to enterprise standards across various organizations, including VC-backed and PE-backed firms. With over 15 years in finance roles at Fortune 150 companies, Matt has led multiple companies through significant growth and successful exits.
Mark Kearney
Mark Kearney has transformed business growth and profitability across startups and billion-dollar companies. With 17 years at McKesson’s Healthcare Technology division, he has mastered software development and SaaS delivery. His expertise extends to funding acquisition and strategic presentations, emphasizing data-driven leadership and financial accuracy.
Dan DeGolier
Dan DeGolier has three decades of experience as a CPA and full-time CFO, and now leads Ascent CFO Solutions. Working alongside leaders of companies to help them reach their highest potential is the reason he founded Ascent CFO Solutions over 11 years ago.
Diana Sankovic
With a diverse background in venture capital, private equity, global investment banking, strategy, corporate development, M&A, and finance, Diana has established herself as a strategic startup CFO and VC investor. A Stanford Executive Program alumna, she holds degrees from Georgetown in International Economics and Asian Studies.
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The Ascent CFO Difference
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The Ascent CFO Difference
Why Work with Ascent CFO Solutions?
Access Unique Benefits You Can’t Find Elsewhere
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Awards and Recognitions
We Know What it Takes to Grow
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Trusted by Growing Companies Nationwide
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Trusted by Growing Companies Nationwide
“The Ascent CFO team members have become an integral part of our daily work and success. These are quality employees providing quality services. Our entire finance team utilizes their expertise on a regular basis and enjoys working with them.”
— Marie Unger, CEO, Emergenetics
“We are impressed with Ascent CFO Solutions’ high quality services and their ability to balance the cost with the requirements of our business. The Ascent CFO team members we’ve worked with are fantastic. They’re responsive and learned our business quickly. I’m confident that the level of talent and experience on the Ascent CFO Solutions team makes them a great fit for many different types of companies. They are certainly the right fit for mine.”
— Ted Battreall, CEO & Founder, BlueVector AI
“In my experience, Ascent CFO is the top Fractional CFO around. The Ascent CFO team has been amazing to work with and instrumental in helping us meet our fundraising goals and in developing our financial strategy. We trust Ascent CFO Solutions to help us grow.”
— Joshua Churlik, CEO, Well Data Labs
“Ascent CFO Solutions was a great partner for Halp from our early days in Techstars all the way through our acquisition. Their team set up our accounting processes from scratch and built financial models for our Seed Round. They were also valuable teammates when it came to preparing for due diligence for Halp’s acquisition by Atlassian. I highly recommend Ascent CFO for any SaaS company experiencing fast growth.”
— Fletcher Richman, Co-founder & CEO, Halp
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360-Degree Financial Guidance
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360-Degree Financial Guidance
Our custom dashboarding solution for high-growth businesses
Interact with real-time information from across your organization to get quick answers and make informed decisions.
✓ See your business visualized in one place
✓ High-level metrics
✓ Drill down with interactive charts
✓ Presentation-ready visuals
✓ Forecasts based on your real-time performance
✓ Track your current and future cash flow
✓ Easy currency conversions
✓ Completely customizable for your business
✓ Know the drivers of your business
✓ See how you’re tracking toward your goals
✓ Reveal opportunities for better performance
✓ Make smarter strategic moves
✓ Inform your day-to-day decisions
✓ Discover trends before they become a problem
See Insights by Ascent CFO in Action
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Your Partner on the Journey to the Top
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About Ascent CFO Solutions
Founded in 2011 by Dan DeGolier, Ascent CFO Solutions is a top Fractional CFO firm based in Colorado serving growth-oriented companies worldwide.
We're a comprehensive of Fractional CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers, Financial Analysts, and Accountants who work collaboratively to help businesses build sustainable financial foundations for accelerated growth.
We help businesses navigate the complexities of growth and change by providing CFO expertise precisely scaled to your needs—transforming financial challenges into opportunities.