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CFO and advisory support for growing Washington businesses.

Clean books tell you what happened. Advisory support tells you what it means — and what to do next. Lynn Solutions gives business owners the financial visibility, planning, and decision support they need without building a full in-house finance team.

THE PROBLEM

Your books might be clean, but you still cannot see the full picture.

You get your financial reports every month. The reconciliations are done. The books are closed on time.

But you still do not have a clear answer to the questions that actually matter:

Where is the cash going? Which parts of the business are profitable and which are dragging? Can I afford to hire? What happens if revenue drops for two months? Am I collecting fast enough? What should I be watching that I am not?

Bookkeeping gives you the data. Advisory support helps you understand it and act on it.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Financial insight that helps you make better decisions.

CFO & Advisory Support is not a product with a rigid checklist. It is a working relationship where Lynn Solutions acts as your financial sounding board — reviewing numbers, identifying risks, and helping you plan with clarity.

Financial Review & Visibility

Regular financial review meetings. Profit and loss analysis. Balance sheet review. Cash position visibility. Identifying trends before they become problems.

Cash Flow Management

Cash flow review and forecasting. Understanding where cash is going and when it is coming in. Identifying cash gaps before they hit. AR and AP impact on cash timing.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Annual and quarterly budgeting. Revenue and expense forecasting. Scenario planning for growth, hiring, or market shifts. Comparing actuals to plan so you know where you stand.

Profitability & Margins

Margin analysis by service, project, or division. Identifying which parts of the business generate profit and which consume it. Cost analysis for pricing decisions.

KPI Tracking & Reporting

Defining the key numbers that matter for your business. Building simple dashboards or reports when scoped. Tracking performance over time so you are not guessing.

Owner-facing financial guidance

A finance operations partner you can call when you need to think through a decision — capacity and cost for hiring, equipment purchases, new service lines, expansion, or transition planning — framed from the books and reporting, not as HR, legal, investment, or CPA-level tax advice.

WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT

Practical advisory support — not a slide deck you never look at again.

Some CFO-style engagements show up quarterly, deliver a polished presentation, and disappear. That is not how Lynn Solutions works.

Advisory support here is practical, ongoing, and connected to the actual operations of the business. We already know the books. We already know the systems. We already know where the issues are. That means the advisory work is grounded in real numbers — not theoretical models.

What you will not get

  • Generic financial presentations.
  • Overly complex models that do not match your business.
  • Quarterly check-ins with no follow-through.
  • Advice disconnected from your day-to-day operations.

What you will get

  • A finance partner who already knows your numbers.
  • Practical insight you can act on this month.
  • Planning that is connected to how the business actually runs.
  • Someone watching the financial side proactively — not just when you ask.

WHO THIS IS FOR

For owners who want to understand the numbers, not just receive them.

CFO & Advisory Support is the right fit if:

You have clean books but no one helping you interpret them. You are making growth decisions without clear financial visibility. You want to understand cash flow, margins, and profitability at a deeper level. You need a financial perspective on hiring, pricing, or expansion. You want someone proactively watching the financial health of the business — not just closing the books.

Advisory support is usually layered on Monthly Bookkeeping & Finance Operations. Standalone advisory is case-by-case when books are already reliable and scope is clear.

  • 5 years in business
  • 20+ clients served
  • Experience with $1M–$50M+ businesses

Helped business owners gain visibility into cash flow, profitability, and operational costs. Provided financial perspective on hiring, growth, and operational decisions.

Supported clients in building budgets and forecasts connected to real business operations.

You're such a pro. You did nothing but deliver in a way that exceeds expectations. I'm so thankful for our partnership.

Client Feedback

They are helping me make corrections that were overlooked in the past and giving me great information on best practices going forward.

Client Feedback

QUESTIONS

FAQ

What is CFO advisory support?
CFO advisory support is owner-facing financial guidance layered on accurate bookkeeping and reporting. It can include cash flow visibility, budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis, and practical decision support. Deeper KPI packs, dashboard-style reporting, and standing quarterly cadence are case-by-case when scoped. Lynn Solutions does not replace a dedicated internal CFO, full finance department lead, or CPA by default — it is a support layer grounded in your books and reporting.
Do I need CFO advisory support or a bookkeeper?
If your books are clean but you still lack visibility into cash flow, profitability, and business performance, you may benefit from advisory support. If your books are behind or messy, bookkeeping or cleanup should come first. Many Lynn Solutions clients use both monthly bookkeeping and advisory support together.
How much does CFO advisory support cost?
Advisory support is priced based on scope and frequency. Some clients need monthly financial review meetings. Others need deeper quarterly planning sessions. Pricing is discussed after we review your books, workflows, and reporting needs.
How is this different from what my CPA does?
Most CPAs focus on tax compliance — filing returns, managing tax obligations, and ensuring regulatory accuracy. CFO advisory support focuses on forward-looking financial management — cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and helping business owners make informed decisions. The two work well together.
Can I get advisory support without monthly bookkeeping?
Sometimes, on a case-by-case basis. Advisory-only engagements are only a fit when the books are reliable, data access is strong, and the scope is written clearly — quality depends on the underlying numbers. The default recommendation is monthly bookkeeping (or equivalent clean books) plus advisory support from Lynn Solutions.
What kind of business decisions can advisory support help with?
Common decisions include: whether to hire, how to price services, when to expand, how to manage seasonal cash flow, whether to invest in equipment, and how to plan for growth or transition. Lynn Solutions provides the financial perspective so owners can decide with clarity instead of guessing.
Does Lynn Solutions provide legal, tax, investment, or HR advice?
No. Advisory support is grounded in bookkeeping accuracy and reporting. Lynn Solutions does not provide legal advice, CPA-level tax preparation or interpretation, investment recommendations, or HR counsel — those stay with the professionals who own those domains.

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Ready for financial visibility that actually helps you run the business?

Schedule a consultation or start with a financial review. We will look at where your financial visibility stands today and whether advisory support from Lynn Solutions is the right fit.

Or call 253-353-2675