Most companies don't have a revenue problem. They have a visibility problem.

Hidden operational and financial blind spots quietly erode EBITDA, cash flow, and enterprise value. Power CFO helps leadership teams identify what's leaking and build the structure required for sustainable growth.

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Want to learn how much you could be leaving on the table? Try the Profitability Pyramid diagnostic tool.

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Your financial structure may be
limiting your growth and valuation.

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Are you leaving money on the table?

  • Revenue is growing, but cash is inconsistent or tight

  • You don’t fully trust your numbers, or they arrive too late to act

  • Margins fluctuate, and no one can clearly explain why

  • You’re making decisions based purely on instinct

  • Growth is creating complexity, not control

  • You suspect your company is worth more, but you can’t prove it

What We Do

Fractional CFO Services Built for Companies Looking for Growth

We build the financial engine that allows your business to scale, profitably and predictably.

Increase EBITDA without adding overhead

Stabilize and optimize cash flow

Build forecasting you can actually trust

Prepare your business for exit or scale

Align operations with financial outcomes

Want to learn how much you could recover?

In five minutes, you can find out how much income you could be leaving on the table. Take the Profitability Pyramid diagnostic test.

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Profitability Pyramid™

Learn more about the foundation of the Power CFO approach.

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Case Studies

Results matter when choosing a fractional CFO. Read real-world case studies

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Insights Library

Explore a library of helpful insights, designed to answer common questions.

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Get in Touch

Contact us today to schedule a free remote or in-person consultation.

Who We Work With

We work with firms that:

  • Generate $5M–$50M in revenue

  • Are growing—but feel operational or financial strain

  • Want better visibility, control, and profitability

  • Are preparing for scale, acquisition, or exit within 2–5 years

Why The Power CFO

Most CFO firms report the numbers. We change what they mean.

What makes us different:

  • Deep focus set against your competitors

  • Operator mindset, not just financial theory

  • Clear linkage between financial strategy and EBITDA growth

  • Proven ability to identify hidden value drivers

  • Built to support real growth, not just reporting

Real Outcomes

  • Increased EBITDA by 18% in 9 months for a $12M staffing firm

  • Recovered $1.2M in hidden margin leakage

  • Improved cash flow stability within 90 days

  • Helped leadership team transition from reactive to proactive decision-making

How much could you recover?

In just five minutes, you can find out how much income you could be leaving on the table. Take the Profitability Pyramid diagnostic test.

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The Power CFO Announces Controllership Plus Accounting

Kansas City, Kansas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2023) - The Power CFO, the premier fractional CFO company that specializes in small to medium-sized companies, announces Controllership Plus Accounting, a revolutionary solution transforming businesses' approach to financial fitness and 2024 tax planning.

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A Comprehensive Solution for Small and Mid-Sized Staffing & Recruiting Firms

"In a strategic move aimed at transforming the landscape for small and mid-sized staffing & recruiting businesses, The Power CFO CEO Shane Glavin, proudly announces the launch of the Power C-Suite Power Partners solution.

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LaborMax: Shipwrecked to $3.5 million

"When Shane Glavin, CIO and CFO at LaborMAX started in January of 2018, the company was pushing through a bumpy implementation with Bullhorn. According to Shane, there were two reasons why the company was struggling to implement Bullhorn.

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Local consultants create free evaluation tool to identify savings for small businesses

Two Kansas City-area business consultants teamed up to create a free online assessment tool for small businesses designed to identify cost savings. The tool is called the BOS Financial Assessment, created by Shane Glavin and Arthur Riley.

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How Jurassic Park Inspired LaborMax to Evolve

When Shane Glavin joined Kearney-based LaborMax Staffing as CFO and chief innovation officer in 2018, he faced a challenge: Despite double-digit revenue growth, net operating income remained flat. One of the biggest factors was a "significant increase in our people costs," which make up 75 percent of expenses.

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The Power CFO Introduces Strategic Tax Planner Plus

The Power CFO, a fractional services provider (FSP), recently announced the launch of its latest service, Strategic Tax Planner Plus. In the complex world of taxation, small-scale businesses encounter many challenges that can significantly influence their financial health.

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Reviews from Real Clients

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The Power CFO team has been instrumental in providing guidance since day one. When we first signed up with Power CFO our company was in process of closing a manufacturing facility and last year we worked through major organizational alignment initiative. Throughout both processes, they helped improve financial visibility, operational accountability, and overall transparency into the performance of the business. More importantly, as a CEO, they will tell me what I need to hear and not what I want to hear and that is a rare trait.

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    Beyond the financial oversight, the team brought a level of strategic guidance, accountability, and operational insight that helped us make difficult decisions with greater confidence. They also provide a wealth of knowledge through their network, which includes a top-notch leadership coach and other business advisors that I have engaged with on numerous occasions. As they say we’re not just what we know, but who we know and Power CFO has a great network of advisors they work with.

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    What truly separates Power CFO from others is their focus on improving my business, whether it be financial clarity, margin improvement, or outside advisors to assist with coaching and myriad of other business matters, all of these strengthen the long-term value of our company.

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    I highly recommend the Power CFO team to companies looking for a true strategic financial partner rather than just traditional accounting support.

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    Power CFO has been a great investment for our company. The team has brought a lot of value as our fractional CFO by helping provide better financial visibility, accountability, and insight into the business. The guidance and support from this team have helped us think more strategically and operate with more clarity and confidence as we continue to grow. I cannot recommend Shane and his team enough!