Illuminate the Path.
Scale with Clarity.

Senior advisory for companies where strategic decisions are outpacing the finance function.

How engagements work →

When Founders Bring Us In

When the Decisions Outrun the Finance Function.

Most engagements begin at one of three inflection points — when the cost of getting the answer wrong is too high to absorb.

01

Capital Events

Fundraising, acquisition, exit prep, board reporting. Moments where the model, the story, and the financials all need to hold up to sophisticated scrutiny.

02

Cash Flow Pressure

"How long do we have?" should never be a guess. We build the visibility — and the strategic options — before runway becomes a crisis.

03

Outgrowing the Finance Function

Past the bookkeeper, not ready for a full-time CFO. The decisions are getting bigger; the analytical infrastructure hasn't caught up.

Your Financial Partner

We've been in the room for the moments that matter most.

We've walked alongside dozens of growth-stage companies through their most critical financial inflection points — understanding both the technical challenges and the emotional weight of these decisions.

As a lean, founder-led firm, you'll always work directly with the principal advisor. No layers, no handoffs — just a partner fully invested in your outcome.

15+

Yrs. in Finance

$2B+

Transactions Advised

2+

Avg. Client Tenure

10+

Yrs. Teaching Modeling & Valuation Globally

Zachary Beukema, Founder — The Lighthouse Group

Zachary Beukema

Founder & Principal Advisor

Our Approach

Decisions, Not Departments.

Most fractional CFOs sell you a function. We're hired for the specific calls that demand senior analytical work — capital raises, acquisitions, strategic pivots, board reviews. The moments where the cost of getting the answer wrong is too high to absorb.

The deliverable changes: a calibrated operating model for a deal, a pricing analysis for a strategic pivot, a board-ready cap table for a Series A, a Financial Health Matrix scorecard anchoring an ongoing relationship.

The principle doesn't. Every recommendation comes with the why alongside the what.

Translation, not reports.

How It Works

A clear path forward, from day one.

1

Connect & Align

We begin by understanding your challenges, your stage, and where you want to go. No templates — just a direct dialogue about what's actually in the way.

2

Establish the Roadmap

We craft a tailored plan based on where you are and where you're headed — not a generic playbook, but a strategy built around your specific inflection point.

3

Execute with Confidence

Whether as a strategic advisor or fractional finance lead, we work alongside you to implement and adapt — so you're never navigating the hard decisions alone.

Engagement Models

Four Ways to Engage.

From a 30-day foundational project to embedded fractional leadership — every engagement is scoped to the decision in front of you.

Most engagements start here

Foundation

Financial Operating System

$6,500 · 30-day project

A calibrated 3-statement operating model and a prioritized 90-day action plan. The financial foundation most ongoing relationships start from.

  • · Financial Health Assessment
  • · Calibrated operating model
  • · 90-day action plan
  • · Working sessions
Discuss FOS Scoping →

Light Touch

Quarterly Strategic Advisory

$2,500–$3,500 / quarter

Quarterly cadence for companies with embedded operations who need a senior strategic partner — not embedded finance leadership.

  • · Quarterly Matrix re-run
  • · Variance analysis
  • · 60-min strategy call
  • · Written quarterly priorities
Quarterly Advisory →

Embedded

Fractional CFO

$5,000–$10,000 / month

Embedded financial leadership for companies where consequential financial decisions are happening monthly, not quarterly.

  • · Model updates
  • · Monthly reporting
  • · Variance analysis
  • · Board/investor communications
Fractional CFO →

Project-Based

Strategic Packages

From $15,000

For founders facing a specific transaction or capital event. Fixed scope, fixed price, defined deliverables — sized to the moment.

  • · Fundraising Readiness ($15,000–$25,000)
  • · M&A Preparation ($20,000–$30,000)
  • · Custom transaction support
Scope a Project →

Not sure where you stand? Most clients begin with the free Financial Health Scorecard at FounderFinance.ai before scoping the right engagement.

Who We Serve

Embedded with Founders. Engaged by CFOs.

If you're the founder, CEO, or COO who is currently making the financial calls

You're past the bookkeeper-and-controller phase, but a full-time CFO isn't the right answer yet. We come in as the senior layer — building the model, running the scenarios, telling you what your numbers mean for what's next. Whether for thirty days or three years.

Most engagements: FOS, Quarterly Advisory, or Fractional CFO.

If you're a CFO or finance lead with a specialized project on your plate

You own the function. We come in for the specific work that demands additional senior bandwidth — institutional-grade modeling, M&A diligence, fundraising preparation, complex FP&A builds. We work with you, not in place of you.

Most engagements: Strategic Packages or scoped project work.

Client Perspective

Ready to Map What's Next?

Every engagement starts with a strategic conversation — a 30-minute call to understand where you stand, what's in front of you, and whether we're the right partner for the work.

Schedule a Strategic Conversation