What does a Fractional CFO cost for an ecommerce business?

Monthly retainer ranges:

• Entry-level services: $1,500-3,000/month (businesses under $5M revenue)
• Mid-tier services: $3,000-6,000/month (businesses $5M-20M revenue)
• Premium services: $6,000-12,000/month (businesses above $20M)

Typical arrangement: Most ecommerce businesses pay $5,000-7,000 monthly for 10-40 hours of service

Comparison to full-time:

• Full-time CFO: $250,000-$500,000 annually plus benefits, recruitment costs ($50,000-75,000), onboarding time
• Fractional CFO: 60-80% cost savings with immediate expertise and no recruitment costs