Corporate Finance & Due Diligence
Interim CFO leadership, capital structure optimization, and Quality of Earnings reviews to empower your strategic decisions.
Our Impact
Quality-of-Earnings analysis for founder-led and family-owned businesses in the lower & middle markets—mitigating risk, validating value, and ensuring a smoother close.
Risk Mitigation
Uncover one-off adjustments and hidden liabilities before closing.
Valuation Precision
Normalize EBITDA and apply sector multiples for defensible pricing.
Working Capital Assurance
Confirm target levels to avoid post-close funding gaps.
Negotiation Confidence
Leverage independent insights to negotiate with clarity.
Interim CFO Solutions
Embed seasoned financial leadership with a strategy session, then monthly reporting, forecasting, and controls.
Strategy Session
Align goals, timeline, and data needs before ongoing support.
Reporting
Dashboards, KPI tracking, and variance analysis.
Forecasting
Rolling forecasts and scenario planning.
Cash & Controls
Working capital management and controls design.
Interim CFO FAQs
1–2 weeks post-session.
Monthly retainer + strategy session.
NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, custom ERPs.
Yes—transaction readiness, redesign.
Due Diligence & Quality of Earnings
Our QoE reports normalize earnings, test working capital, and flag debt-like items—uncovering risks and value drivers for confident deal-making.
Scope & Approach
Review revenue recognition, expense allocations, and cash-flow patterns.
Risk Identification
Spot one-offs, under-reserves, and aggressive accounting practices.
Forecast Validation
Test forecast assumptions against historical trends and seasonality.
2–3 week focused review of margins and working capital—ideal for LOI checks.
Common Questions
3–5 weeks from kickoff.
$25–75K, scaled to deal size. Lite from $15K.
Audits check compliance; QoE adjusts for one-offs to show cash earnings.
Yes—off-balance obligations and revenue risks highlighted.
Ready to Elevate Your Financial Strategy?
Partner with A.J. Arenburg Financial—expert interim CFO and due diligence services to unlock growth, mitigate risk, and drive value.
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