Chicago Fractional CFO and Financial Controller Services
STE provides Fractional CFO and Financial Controller services in Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONSmall business owners and mid-sized business management have a lot on their plates when it comes to ensuring that their business is running smoothly. Managing the day-to-day business operations can take a lot of their time, which makes it difficult to also manage the finances and accounting effectively. Many businesses need a professional trusted advisor to manage their finances and support their growing business. For businesses that need a more cost-effective solution, they can work with a fractional CFO or financial controller.
STE provides fractional CFO and financial controller services to help mid-sized and small businesses in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding areas. Our professional accountants can provide financial analysis of your business and advise you on important financial decisions. We offer part-time CFO and outsourced CFO services in which we can work with your business in person or virtually.
Fractional CFO Services
A fractional CFO is a financial consultant that can help mid-sized and small businesses manage their finances and make strategic decisions to reach their financial goals. Depending on your needs, our fractional CFO services can take a daily hands-on approach or function in an advisory role to help ensure that your finances are on track.
When you work with our fractional CFO, you can expect to better understand your business’s financial strengths and weaknesses, cash flows, and gain insight to your business.
Our fractional CFO services may include:
- Goal setting and strategic initiatives
- Financial analysis
- Business valuation
- Planning for securing debt or capital
- Advice for acquisitions and mergers
- Advice for restructuring your business or finance department
- Advice for financing a start-up business
- Developing a successful exit plan
Financial Controller Services
A financial controller role can include overseeing the financial reporting, preparation of operating budgets and acts as the head of accounting. Generally controllers are more hands-on than a CFO.
With our financial controller services, we can supervise your bookkeeping and accounting to keep your business on track and help ensure the accuracy of your financial reports. We can also assist with monitoring internal controls and streamlining accounting functions.
If your business could benefit from cost-effective, senior level accounting services, our fractional CFO and financial controller services are ideal. We can work with small and mid-sized businesses in the Chicago, Illinois area on a part-time basis to analyze and manage your finances and ensure accurate reporting. Give us a call at (815) 836-0100 for more information or to schedule a free consultation.
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OUR SERVICES
Accounting
- Statuary Accounts
- Management Accounts
- Bookkeeping
- Business Plan
Tax
- Tax Investigation
- Capitol Gains Tax
- Tax Advisory
- Corporation Tax
Consulting
- Registered Office Address
- Company Formation
- Company Secretarial
- Legal Helpline
QuickBooks/ Bookkeeping Services
All of the financial information and data for your business should be organized and in one place so it is easy to access. With our bookkeeping services, we will organize and manage your financial information within the QuickBooks software so you can easily access it at any time. While we manage your financial matters on a daily and monthly basis, you will be in control as we will keep you updated and ensure you can access and monitor your finances. If you are applying for a loan, doing your taxes, or budgeting, having quick access to your financial information is important. We can assist large businesses and provide small business bookkeeping.Advisory Services
Our accountants can take on an advisory role with your company through our business consulting services. We will work with you to understand your financial goals and help you make the right decisions to reach your goals and help your business grow and become more profitable. Our business advisory services include advisement for investments, taxes, payroll, bookkeeping, administration, and more.Estate Planning
It is important to manage your estate to help protect its value and ensure that your assets are distributed properly between your beneficiaries. Our accountants can assist with your estate planning, including managing the taxes to preserve its value and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our estate accountants will identify ways to protect your estate from inflation and taxes and minimize what you are paying in taxes to maximize its value.Sales Tax / Nexus
Sales tax rates and laws are decided locally and differ between states and cities. This can make sales and use tax difficult to manage for businesses, especially those that operate in multiple cities and states. Our certified public accountants can help manage your sales and use taxes by ensuring that you are in compliance with applicable sales tax laws and identifying opportunities for refunds and exemptions. We have a thorough knowledge of sales tax laws and we can even help businesses that operate in multiple states with filing their taxes. Using Nexus tax analysis, we can help multi-state businesses stay in compliance with all applicable tax laws.Payroll Services
We provide payroll services to small businesses and international businesses that operate in the U.S. Our accountants will streamline your payroll process and manage the tax withholdings and benefit deductions from employee paychecks. We can also file the tax returns for your business that account for the tax withholdings.Call the CPAs of STE Corporation
Contact our CPA firm if you want to work with our accountants to help manage the finances for your business in Park Ridge, IL. You can call STE Corporation at (815) 836-0100 to talk to our professionals or schedule a free consultation.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“Everyone at STE has been amazing. As a small business owner it is essential to have people on your team that are experts in all areas. When it comes to finance and taxes Jim and the team at STE fill that need. Thanks for being great at what you do and always be there!”
“STE has been handling our personal, business accounting, and payroll for years. They are knowledgeable, easy to reach, and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend them.”
“I have had nothing but pleasant experiences at STE. They are knowledgeable and provide great service.”
“We have used STE Corporation for our payroll and tax service needs over the past 3+ years and extremely pleased with the partnership we have created.”
“My husband has operated his painting business since 2004, first as a sole proprietorship and later as an S corporation. STE has been instrumental in helping him grow his business and remain in compliance. I cannot thank Mike, Marybeth, Jim, and Lisa enough for helping him get organized and stay that way. They have truly been the business office he needed in order to focus on the part of his business he enjoys – painting and customer service Their professional staff literally have never let him down – payroll, state taxes, federal taxes, consultation, ledger reconciliation, profit and loss sheets, and probably lots of things I do not even know about! Hiring this firm was the best decision he could have made. He looks forward to visiting the office, everyone makes him feel like family. I appreciate their professionalism and efficiency. Thank you STE!”
OUR SERVICES
Accounting
- Statuary Accounts
- Management Accounts
- Bookkeeping
- Business Plan
Tax
- Tax Investigation
- Capitol Gains Tax
- Tax Advisory
- Corporation Tax
Consulting
- Registered Office Address
- Company Formation
- Company Secretarial
- Legal Helpline