Margin, cost control, and succession for manufacturers
Multi-entity strategy, succession planning, margin improvement, and cost controls grounded in real manufacturing operations experience — from the shop floor to the P&L.
See what's includedFractional CFO Services
The Fractional CFO built for family-owned manufacturers.
Bryan Graves pairs 25+ years of financial leadership with direct manufacturing operations management experience — giving family-owned manufacturers a real partner in the numbers, not just a once-a-year tax call. Bryan also brings this same CFO-level rigor to dental practices, logistics and distribution, real estate, and private-equity backed companies.
25+ years guiding family-owned manufacturers and owner-led businesses through their numbers
25+ YearsIn finance, accounting & manufacturing operations
ManufacturingFamily-owned & closely-held manufacturers
Dental Practices$1M–$200M in revenue
CPA-AlignedWorks with your existing accountant
Our Approach
Financial leadership built for family-owned manufacturers
Three commitments guide every engagement, whether you're running a family-owned manufacturing company, a growing dental group, or another owner-led business.
01
Future-Proof Accounting
We build financial systems and reporting that hold up as your business grows — not spreadsheets that fall apart the moment you add a second location or a new partner. Clean books today, scalable structure for tomorrow.
02
Data-Driven Decisions
Every recommendation is grounded in your actual numbers — cash flow trends, margin by service line, borrowing capacity — so decisions about hiring, pricing, or expansion are made with confidence, not guesswork.
03
Beyond Numbers
You get more than a financial advisor — you get a dedicated partner who takes the time to understand your business, your family, and your goals, and shows up consistently to help you get there.
What We Do
Fractional CFO consulting built for family-owned manufacturers — and other owner-led businesses
Bryan's core specialty is family-owned manufacturing companies, drawing on direct manufacturing operations management experience alongside 25+ years in budgeting, accounting, and tax. He brings that same rigor to family-owned businesses broadly, dental practices, logistics, real estate, and private-equity backed companies.
A financial quarterback for growing dental groups
For practices from $1M to $200M in revenue — profitability by chair and location, growth-stage financial management, and DSO-ready reporting.
See what's includedWorking capital discipline and margin improvement
Cash flow forecasting, governance and controls, and a clear view of what's actually driving — or draining — your profitability.
See what's includedStrategic partner alongside your existing CPA
We work with your CPA firm — not around it — to keep tax strategy, reporting, and financial planning accountable and aligned.
See what's includedWho We Serve
A manufacturing specialty, with experience across owner-led industries
Outsourced CFO services led by manufacturing expertise, tailored to the pressures unique to each industry.
- Manufacturing
- Family-Owned Businesses
- Dental Practices & Groups
- Logistics & Distribution
- Real Estate
- Private-Equity Backed Companies
Client Stories
Real families, real results
What impressed us most was Bryan's communication. He met with us on several occasions, followed up consistently, and explained every strategy in plain English. No other tax professional has ever taken the time to dive this deep. We finally feel like someone understands our situation and is looking out for us.
Bryan is the opposite of those 1040 factories that rush you in and out. He invests real time. He did a deep-dive into our records, asked detailed questions, and found areas where we were overpaying. Because he cares and takes the time, we ended up reducing our tax liability in a meaningful way. We won't go anywhere else.
Bryan saved us significant tax liability that we didn't even know was possible. He asked questions no one had ever asked and actually took the time to understand our business and our family. He met with us more than once, walked us through every option, and made sure we felt confident. He is not a 1040 factory — he's a true partner who cares.
Common Questions
Fractional CFO services, explained
What does a fractional CFO do for a manufacturing company?
A fractional CFO provides the strategic financial leadership of a full-time Chief Financial Officer — cash flow management, margin analysis by product line, cost control, and financial governance — on a part-time or project basis, without the cost of a full-time executive hire. For manufacturers specifically, that means grounding every recommendation in real manufacturing operations experience, not just the general ledger.
How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Pricing is customized based on the size of your business, the complexity of your finances, and the scope of support you need. The best way to get an accurate figure is to request a call so Bryan can understand your business first.
What's the difference between a fractional CFO and a bookkeeper or controller?
Bookkeepers and controllers focus on recording transactions and keeping accurate historical records. A fractional CFO uses that data to guide forward-looking decisions — cash flow strategy, profitability improvement, entity structure, and growth planning — working alongside your bookkeeper or controller rather than replacing them.
Does a fractional CFO replace my CPA?
No. A fractional CFO works alongside your existing CPA firm, coordinating on tax strategy and financial reporting so your accounting, tax, and strategic financial planning stay aligned rather than working in silos.
Let's look at your numbers together.
Tell us about your business and Bryan will follow up personally — no sales team, no automated sequence.