Pricing

Our costs are completely transparent.

At Ascend, we believe in letting businesses know exactly what are rates are, before they even reach out to us.

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Fractional Accounting vs Internal Hires: What’s the Real Cost?

At first glance, fractional accounting services may seem more expensive, as hourly rates are typically higher than the salary of a full-time employee. But when you factor in efficiency, flexibility and true business impact, Ascend’s model consistently delivers greater value per dollar.

Full-Time Resource Costs

  • CFO

  • Controller

  • Accountant

New England Avg Salary

  • $275k

  • $127k

  • $70k

National Avg Salary

  • $400k

  • $230k

  • $75k

Note: These costs do not include benefits which average an additional 25%-40%, or the cost and time needed to search for and hire the right candidate. A typical full-time, in-house finance team can cost upwards of $500k-$700k/year.

Fractional Resources Deliver More for Less!

Ascend’s fractional team approach will give you a blend of the right resources for your unique challenges. With well over 100 successful engagements we know we can deliver great results for a fraction of the cost of a full time team!

Ascend delivers value!

Our Rates:

CFO / Finance Director

$175-$225/hour

Controller

$135-$175/hour

Accountant

$85-$125/hour

  • Discounts available for non-profit clients

Whether you need:

  • Strategic oversight from a CFO for just a few hours a month,

  • Ongoing support for a 10-15 hour/week Accountant, or

  • A flexible blend of three roles above at the right cadence,

Our fractional team adapts to your business as it grows.

With Ascend, you only get the hours you need - tailored to your business.

  • No contracts to get locked into.

  • No bloated overhead.

  • No unnecessary headcount.

  • No Turnover Risk