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What would it cost to build this finance function in-house?

Salary is roughly two thirds of it. Move the sliders to see the fully loaded number, then see how much less the same coverage costs with Cherry Hill.

The team you would have to hire
Controller or accounting manager

Base salary. Set to zero if you would not hire one.

Bookkeeper or AP clerk

Base salary for the day-to-day transaction work.

CFO-level input

Days per month of senior judgment: forecasting, board reporting, banking.

Software and tools

Per month. Ledger, bill pay, expense, payroll, reporting.

Benefits and overhead load

Payroll taxes, health, retirement, equipment, space. Most employers land near a third.

Fully loaded annual cost, in-house
per month
Salaries
Benefits and overhead
CFO-level input
Software and tools
Not counted above

Recruiting fees of if you use a search firm, three to six months to full productivity, and the cost of the seat sitting empty when someone leaves.

Get a quote for this scope

One predictable monthly fee, quoted after we look at your books.

Estimates only, based on your inputs and common US employer loads. The 25–50% range reflects typical Cherry Hill engagements; your fee is quoted after we look at your books. Software is excluded from the comparison because you pay for it either way.