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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 39 MIN

Fractional CFO: When You Need One and What You Get

from Growth Department · host Chelsey Reynolds

Think a CPA is just for taxes? Think again. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Marcus Rien explains the different ways someone with a certified CPA background can help your business and why every growing company needs a fractional CFO. From startup to scaling, to looking to sell your business, Marcus shares how financial oversight at each stage in a company's journey impacts growth, prevents costly mistakes, and even boosts valuation.What you’ll learn: ✔ Why QuickBooks isn’t enough ✔ How to know when you need a CFO ✔ Fractional vs. full-time vs. big firms ✔ Common financial pitfalls to avoidWhether you’re starting up or scaling big, this conversation will change the way you think about finance.Growth Department slows the conversation down so founders and business leaders can go further, faster.If this episode helped you think differently, follow the show and share it with someone building alongside you.

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Think a CPA is just for taxes? Think again. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Marcus Rien explains the different ways someone with a certified CPA background can help your business and why every growing company needs a fractional CFO. From startup to scaling, to looking to sell your business, Marcus shares how financial oversight at each stage in a company's journey impacts growth, prevents costly mistakes, and even boosts valuation. What you’ll learn: ✔ Why QuickB...

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