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Business Acquisition & Search Funds · Finance & Accounting

A CFO in your corner from LOI through post-close stabilization.

Buying a business without financial expertise is like flying blind. Our fractional CFOs provide the analytical rigor and deal experience that protect your investment.

The Pain Points We Solve

Common challenges business acquisition & search funds businesses face with finance & accounting.

1

You're Trusting Seller-Prepared Financials

The seller's P&L is built to minimize taxes, not to show you what the business actually earns. Without independent analysis, you're negotiating with incomplete information.

2

You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Customer concentration, working capital requirements, deferred maintenance, off-balance-sheet liabilities, first-time buyers miss what experienced operators catch.

3

Your Lender Needs More Than You Have

SBA lenders and banks require detailed projections, personal financial statements, and business plans. Building these without a finance background costs you weeks and credibility.

How We Help

Our approach to finance & accounting for business acquisition & search funds businesses.

Quality of Earnings Analysis

We reconstruct the seller's financials to determine true owner-adjusted EBITDA, identifying legitimate add-backs, unsustainable revenue, and hidden costs.

Tax Return Deep Dive

We analyze 3-5 years of business and personal tax returns to verify reported income, identify red flags, and understand the tax structure you're acquiring.

Deal Structure Advisory

We model different deal structures (asset vs. stock purchase, seller financing terms, earnout provisions) to show you the real economics of each option.

Post-Close Financial Setup

We establish your accounting systems, chart of accounts, reporting cadences, and cash flow forecasts so you have financial clarity from day one as the new owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let's discuss your business acquisition & search funds business.

Book a free intro call and we'll explore how our finance & accounting leadership can address your specific challenges.