Financial leadership, directly from Yury Zabella

Part-Time CFO for Small Businesses

I work directly with small-business owners who need a clearer view of cash, margins, and the systems behind their numbers. I connect financial planning with the operations and processes that shape your business.

Yury Zabella, fractional CFO

20+ years of financial leadership · Co-founder and CFO through an 8-figure exit · Direct work with Yury

Is a part-time CFO the right fit for your business?

Engagement options and pricing

Choose an hourly engagement or a monthly retainer based on your company's needs and stage.

For Start-Ups
Start-Ups: Building the Foundation
$275
/ hour
Or a monthly retainer of $3,300
  • Up to 12 CFO hours per month on retainer
  • Additional hours at $275 per hour
Schedule a consultation
For Companies Scaling Operations
Growth-Focused: Optimizing for Scale
$350
/ hour
Or a monthly retainer of $5,250
  • Up to 15 CFO hours per month on retainer
  • Additional hours at $350 per hour
Schedule a consultation
For Companies Preparing to Exit
Exit-Focused: Maximizing Asset Value
$425
/ hour
Or a monthly retainer of $8,500
  • Up to 20 CFO hours per month on retainer
  • Additional hours at $425 per hour
Schedule a consultation

Retainers require a three-month minimum. Retainers do not include bookkeeping, accounts payable or receivable processing, or daily operational accounting. See the full pricing details.

Yury Zabella, fractional CFO

Ready to get clarity without adding a full-time salary?

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Direct work with Yury

Work directly with one CFO

I run a solo fractional CFO practice, so you work with me directly. I bring more than 20 years of financial leadership experience, including an 8-figure exit as co-founder and CFO.

I can work alongside your bookkeeper, accountant, controller, or internal finance staff. My focus is CFO-level planning and analysis, rather than daily accounting.

A solo fractional CFO practice
You work with me directly.
20+ years of financial leadership
Including an 8-figure exit as co-founder and CFO.
CFO-level planning and analysis
Works alongside your finance team
Your bookkeeper, accountant, controller, or internal finance staff.
Yury Zabella, fractional CFO

Small-business problems
I help you work through

A part-time CFO can help when basic reports no longer give you the answers you need to run the business.

Sales are growing, but cash still feels tight
You need to pay staff and suppliers while money from sales is still coming in. The bank balance alone may not tell you what you can afford next month.
I help you build cash-flow forecasts and connect them to your spending and growth plans. You get a clearer basis for decisions about hiring, purchases, and the timing of your next investment.
You are working harder without seeing more profit
A busy business is not always a profitable one. Higher costs, underpriced work, or low-margin products can be hard to spot in a company-wide profit figure.
I look at costs and margins by product, service, or project, as the business requires. That helps you see where you make and lose money, and which pricing or cost decisions need attention.
The books are closed, but your questions are still open
Your bookkeeper has recorded the transactions. You still need to know why profit fell, whether a new hire fits the budget, or how growth could affect cash.
I work alongside your bookkeeper or accountant, adding forecasts, performance tracking, and analysis to the reports. The goal is to connect what happened last month with the choices you need to make next.
Too much financial work still depends on you
You may be the person who checks every report, moves data between systems, and explains the numbers to everyone else. That leaves less time to run the business.
I help connect your systems, improve reporting, and document the processes behind the numbers. I can also help hire and train finance staff as you grow. Your team gets clearer workflows and a stronger base for daily work.

How an engagement starts

1. Talk through your business

We discuss your goals and the questions your current numbers do not answer. We also look at the work and systems behind those numbers.

2. Agree on the right scope

We identify the CFO priorities and whether hourly support, a monthly retainer, or a project-based engagement fits. Retainer hours and rates follow the pricing tier you choose.

3. Work directly with Yury

I work with you and your existing finance team on the agreed goals. The focus may be financial reporting (income statement & balance sheet) stabilization, cash flow forecast, product margin improvement, creating SOPs for the business processes, or preparing to sell.

Financial work tied to business results

At Artuso Pastry, I rebuilt the month-end close process and cut the cycle by more than 80%. The work also included automated purchase orders and sales invoicing, helping the business produce reliable financials faster.

“Yury has touched nearly every part of our business, and every time he steps in, we save time, money, or both. He rebuilt our month‑end close process, cutting the cycle by more than 80% and giving us clean, reliable financials faster than we thought possible. Yury also led the implementation of automated PO issuance and SO invoicing, dramatically improving accuracy and eliminating hours of manual work. He brings financial discipline and operational clarity together in a way that materially changes how a business runs.”
Anthony Arthuso
Owner, Artuso Pastry

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Get clearer answers for your next business decision

Yury Zabella, fractional CFO

If you need a clearer view of cash, margins, or the systems behind your numbers, let's talk about what your business needs. You will work directly with me to determine whether the scope and engagement model fit.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a part-time CFO do?

A part-time CFO provides senior financial leadership without becoming a full-time employee. The work can include cash-flow planning, forecasting, margin analysis, financial systems, and support for growth or a possible sale.

How is a CFO different from a bookkeeper or accountant?

Bookkeepers record transactions; accountants often handle reporting, tax work, and compliance. I focus on financial planning and the decisions those numbers can support. I can work alongside your existing bookkeeper or accountant.

Will I work directly with Yury?

Yes. I lead the engagements myself. You work directly with me rather than being assigned to a larger team.

Which businesses are the best fit?

I work with small businesses that need CFO-level financial support, with typical fit around $1M-$30M in annual revenue. My industry experience includes food and beverage/CPG and technology.

How much does a part-time CFO cost?

Published rates range from $275 to $425 per hour, depending on the engagement focus. Monthly retainers range from $3,300 to $8,500 and include up to 12, 15, or 20 hours per month. Retainers require a three-month minimum. Review the pricing details.

Do retainers include bookkeeping or daily accounting?

No. Retainers do not include bookkeeping, accounts payable or receivable processing, or daily operational accounting. CFO support can work alongside the people who handle those tasks.

Can you help prepare my business for a sale?

Yes. I can help prepare your financials for a sale and improve the systems and processes that support the business. The right timing and scope depend on your plans.