Traditional accounting firms charge by the hour — which means every question costs you money and scope is always fuzzy. Fellow uses flat, deliverable-based plans with complexity-based adjustments. You know what you’re paying before you start.
Flat monthly plan — defined deliverables, known cost Complexity matrix: your price reflects your actual work Full-spectrum under one roof — no surprise add-ons AI efficiency gains go to your margin, not your invoice Setup fee required — so both sides start rightFellow’s minimum monthly engagement is $750. If budget is the primary concern, we’re probably not the right fit — but if you’re ready for a real finance partner, let’s talk.
Clients are placed in the tier that matches their actual need — not a nested stack. All offerings are deliverable-based with no hourly billing.
Clean books. Every month. On time.
The foundation. For businesses that need accurate, reliable financial records and a consistent monthly close.
Transaction categorization Monthly close & reconciliation Bank & credit card reconciliations Accruals & adjustments Standard monthly financials (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) A/P and A/R coordination (light) Email + client portal supportOversight, accuracy, and financial process leadership.
A true fractional controller engagement — not just elevated bookkeeping. Senior oversight, GAAP compliance, and the financial process leadership your business needs to scale with confidence.
Accounting process setup & streamlining GAAP compliance oversight Monthly financial review & sign-off Variance analysis Budget vs. actual Departmental & project reporting Monthly review meeting (included) Quarterly scope & volume reviewStrategic finance leadership for operators who are scaling.
Priced as a fixed monthly retainer for a committed number of hours — not a deliverables package. CFO work is strategic and flexible by nature. We agree on hours; you direct the work.
Monthly CFO strategy call Cash flow planning & runway modeling Scenario modeling & forecasting Board & investor reporting Capital structure guidance Custom KPI dashboardsFellow pricing is built on one principle: you should always know what you’re paying and why. No hourly surprises. No fuzzy scope. Just a real number, on the table, before you ever sign.
Setup is a defined project, not part of your monthly retainer. We clean up the books, standardize your systems, and build the reporting foundation so every month after is predictable and accurate.
| Plan | Standard Setup | Complex Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | $1,000–$2,000 | $2,000–$4,000 |
| Fractional Controller | $2,000–$4,000 | $4,000–$7,500 |
| Fractional CFO | $3,500–$6,000 | $6,000–$12,000 |
Standard: clean books, one entity, current on close.
Complex: behind on books, construction, multi-entity, inventory, payroll
issues, or prior accountant mess.
We do the data lifting — not you. Start with a 30-minute Clarity Call, and we’ll take it from there.