FOUNDATION
  • Accounting Systems
  • Cash Flow Processes
  • Advisor Coordination
HEALTH
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Production & Operations
  • Banking & Capital
GROWTH
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Revenue
  • Operating Rhythm
VALUE
  • Succession or Exit Planning
  • Readiness & Attractiveness
  • Price/Multiple

Richmond Metro

At FocusCFO, we're dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs reach their full potential. We offer fractional CFO services to businesses in the Richmond Metro area and across Central Virginia, providing the financial expertise needed to achieve their goals and build sustainable, transferable business value.

REGIONS
THE SHERPAS

Area Presidents

Mark Cross

  • Richmond Metro
  • Virginia Beach

Mark Cross

CFOs

Kathy Emanuel

  • Richmond Metro

Kathy Emanuel

Will Thompson

  • Richmond Metro

Will Thompson

Russ Pruitt

  • Richmond Metro

Russ Pruitt

Raja Ramachandran

  • Richmond Metro
  • Virginia Beach

Raja Ramachandran

Interested in joining the FocusCFO team in the Central Virginia area?

Fractional CFO Services in Richmond Metro and Central Virginia

Richmond Metro and
Central Virginia Service Areas

Local teams are available to serve your business in Richmond Metro and surrounding areas, including: 

  • Petersburg, VA
  • Chester, VA
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • Charlottesville, VA
Don’t see your area listed? Contact us to learn about your options. Depending on your area, Fractional CFO service options may include: fully onsite, fully remote, or hybrid engagements.

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Local Community Involvement

From education and mentorship to community giving FocusCFO is involved in the local community, with organizations like The University of Maine Pulp and The Heart of Virginia Boy Scout Council.

How We Help

FocusCFO's team of financial experts in Richmond, Virginia is your business' trusted partner in financial success. Richmond boasts a stable business base, a growing population, and a supportive higher education network, all backed by pro-business policies. Virginia, voted the best place for business by CNBC five times, offers a low corporate income tax, further benefiting businesses.

We collaborate with enterprises across Virginia, including Richmond and Virginia Beach, providing the expert guidance and support your business needs to reach its goals. At FocusCFO, we deliver best-in-class fractional CFO services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, across a wide range of industries, from life sciences and finance to transportation and logistics.  Our experienced associates understand the unique financial requirements of SMBs and can identify strategies to navigate the path to health, growth, and maximum impact.

Our approach is to find the perfect match who becomes an integral part of your team. We work closely with your leadership team to guide you toward sustainable, transferable business value. A Fractional Chief Financial Officer ensures that you receive the financial guidance your business needs, on a recurring part-time schedule, and all at a price that's within reach.

With a fractional CFO, you get practical support for all aspects of financial management without requiring a full-time commitment from your executive team, allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities.

Insights

Insights
Why Budgeting Matters More Than Ever in 2025
Insights
Nail Your 2025 Forecast: 5 Ways to Align Sales and Budgeting
Insights
The Hidden Benefits of Exit Planning Early
Insights
Budgeting for Success in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Exit Planning
8 Value Drivers to Prepare Your Business for a Successful Exit
Insights
Remembering Richard LaValla
Insights
Mastering Cash Flow in 2025: Why Your Budget Needs a 13-Week Rolling Forecast
Insights
The Art of Communication and Storytelling in Financial Leadership
5 Questions a CFO Can Answer for Your Business – Financial Strategy & Planning Edition
Insights
What’s Your Number? A Guide to Building Transferable Business Value
From Unsolicited Offer to Successful Sale: The Power of an Exit-Ready Advisory Team
Success Stories
How FocusCFO Helped One Consulting Firm Go from Crisis to Acquisition
Exit Planning
Why Your Exit Planning Process Needs a Fractional CFO
The Opportunity Cost of Not Hiring a CFO
Insights
How Leading KPIs Can Help Keep Your Business On Track
Can AI Replace a CFO?
Sources of Funding for Nonprofits in 2024
Podcasts
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Dan Keck talks about Fractional CFOs
Insights
The Power of Better Data: How the Right Forecasts Fuel Better Business Decisions
Guides
Navigating the Shrinking Young Labor Pool
podcast
@Work Podcast:
Success Stories
How a Fractional CFO Helped PrecisionPoint Achieve a Successful Exit
Maximizing Cash Flow: A Small Business Success Story
Podcasts
The Future is Fractional: The Growth of Fractional CFOs in SMBs
Insights
What Does a NonProfit CFO Do?
Podcasts
From Numbers-Driven to People-Focused: Area President Mike Derringer Shares His Career Journey on the Inspired Stories Podcast
Success Stories
Watershed Distillery: Toast to a Successful Exit with FocusCFO
Insights
FocusCFO Heads to the 2024 EPI Summit!
Success Stories
Jax Kar Wash: Accelerating Exit, Securing Legacy
Exit Planning
Exit Planning: Synchronizing Dual-Track Financial Planning
Podcasts
How Fractional CFOs Play a Crucial Role in Helping SMBs Grow
2023 Core Value Awards
Podcasts
Navigating Economic Landscapes: How Economics Insights Empower Better Decision Making
News & Associates
2023 Sherpa Awards
Insights
2023 Fundraiser | ALS Association
Insights
How a Data-Driven Approach Can Help You Make the Most of the 2024 Recession
Insights
FocusCFO Begins a Strategic Partnership with Exit Planning Institute
Podcasts
Demystifying the Role of the CFO in Exit Planning
Insights
Turning Economic Adversity into Business Opportunity: A Guide for SMBs
Columbus Metro
In Memory of Pat Lang
Insights
A Practical Guide to Navigating Unexpected Offers for Your Business
Success Stories
Brookes & Henderson Building Co. Testimonial
Insights
Highlights from the 2023 FocusCFO All-Hands Meeting
Success Stories
Metro Signs & Lighting Testimonial
Insights
Associate Spotlight: Michael Stier
Insights
Unleashing Growth: Mastering the Art of Scaling Your Business
Insights
What It Means to Be a Trusted Advisor
Insights
Navigating High Interest Rates in 2023: A Guide for SMBs
Insights
Shifting CFO Role in Response to Changing Economic Landscape
Insights
Why Exit Planning is Good Business Strategy
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GET IN TOUCH

Financial freedom starts with a simple conversation.

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Let’s start with a conversation about your challenges and vision to see if we are a fit for each other.
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A complimentary half-day assessment: A CFO will sit down with you to explore further, assess fit and need, and chart a path forward.
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Let's get to work: your CFO will work closely with you and your team to set priorities, deliverables, and execute the plan.
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Reach new heights⁠—with a trusted guide at your side, climbing to greater health, growth, and value.