Elevate Your Business with Expert Financial Consulting
Mary Beth Strawn is an accomplished finance leader and former Chief Financial Officer of a $150M manufacturing company, where she helped scale the business from 30 to more than 600 employees over nine years before its successful acquisition. She brings deep expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, performance management, cost accounting, ERP implementation (NetSuite), and ESOP administration.
Her prior experience includes roles in private wealth management, securities and insurance administration, and service in the U.S. Peace Corps (Panama).
Mary Beth holds a B.S. from Georgia Tech and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. Beginning January 2026, she will pursue a Master of Accounting through UNC Chapel Hill’s online program in preparation for CPA licensure, anticipated in 2027.
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A fractional CFO is an outsourced advisor that works with the company on a part-time basis to improve the financial health, growth, and success of a company.
Fractional CFO services vary based on the company’s current needs and stage of growth but often include consulting on strategy, creating or updating forecasts and budgets, improving processes, training personnel, analyzing client contracts, negotiating better terms with suppliers, and facilitating a robust monthly financial review and dialogue with company leadership.
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Fractional CFOs are different from financial consultants who consult on a short-term or hourly basis but do not participate in implementation. A fractional CFO not only provides high-level financial strategy, they also help to implement the strategy, fine-tune systems, train personnel, facilitate strategic partnerships and relationships, and more.
A fractional CFO is a great choice for growing companies who need the strategy, forecasting, and industry experience of a CFO but who do not yet have a full-time need for an in-house hire. This often occurs when companies are growing quickly, have outgrown their current financial systems, are preparing for a transaction, or who have other needs—such as significant cash flow problems—that require the help of a senior finance professional.
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Financial Strategy and Planning
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Performance Analysis
Risk Management
Funding and Capital Structure
Compliance and Governance
Financial Training and Coaching
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My office is located in Suwanee, Georgia. I prefer to work with companies within 1 hour driving distance because I enjoy meeting with teams face-to-face as often as feasible.
Here are some cities within my range: Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Buford, Decatur, Duluth, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Metro-Atlanta, Roswell, Suwanee.
Here are some counties within my range: Barrow, Clarke, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Oconee, Walton.
One-time projects such as software implementation support, revamp of Financial Statements/Chart of Accounts, setting up a Performance Analysis (KPI) Tracker, Financial Strategy Planning Sessions, Accounting Team Training Sessions, etc. are quoted for a fixed-rate fee after a free consultation.
For businesses that need a fractional CFO to prepare financial statements, present financial and performance analysis to leadership, develop budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance and governance.
(2 meetings/month)
(price per month)
For businesses focused on growth whose finance and accounting is lacking, we will review each Area of Work in detail and resolve issues, create efficiencies, and implement financial strategies for growth.
(1 meeting/week)
(price per month)
As your fractional CFO, I promise to bring clarity to your financials, strategy to your growth, and confidence to your decisions. You’ll always get honest insight, proactive guidance, and solutions tailored to your goals. I treat your business like it’s my own—because your success is my success.
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