Finance writing for people who run SaaS companies.
SaaS metrics, cash, pricing and AI in the finance stack. Specific, practical, and checked against real numbers.
How Much Does a Fractional CFO Cost in 2026?
Fractional CFOs typically cost $3,000 to $12,000 a month in 2026. What drives the price, how retainers compare to hourly and project work, and what to expect.
SaaS metricsWhy HubSpot, Stripe and QuickBooks Give You Three Customer Counts
HubSpot, Stripe and QuickBooks each count customers differently. Why the numbers disagree, how that breaks churn and CAC, and how a customer crosswalk fixes it.
AI & financeAI in the Finance Stack: What to Automate, and What Needs a CFO
Where AI earns its keep in SaaS finance in 2026: syncing, reconciling, drafting and monitoring. And the judgment calls that still need a person.
SaaS metricsFailed Payments Aren’t Churn: Calculating GRR and NRR Correctly
Failed card retries that re-create subscriptions inflate SaaS churn and understate retention. How to spot it, fix it, and calculate GRR and NRR the way buyers do.
HiringWhen Should a SaaS Company Hire a Fractional CFO?
Seven signals that a SaaS company needs a fractional CFO, the stage when it usually happens, and what it costs to wait until a raise or a board meeting forces it.
CashCash vs. MRR: Why an Annual Prepay Doesn’t Change Your Growth
An annual prepay lifts cash, not MRR. How billings, deferred revenue and recurring revenue differ, and how to report each so runway and growth stay honest.
HiringFractional CFO vs. Full-Time CFO vs. Controller: What SaaS Needs
Fractional CFO, full-time CFO, controller or bookkeeper? What each one does, what each costs in 2026, and the order SaaS companies usually hire them.
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