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Fractional CFO & Controller Services

California Fractional CFO & Controller Services to Bring Clarity and Scalable Growth

As your business grows, so does the complexity of your finances. Without clear reporting, forecasting, and financial leadership, it becomes difficult to make confident decisions or maintain profitability. LLŪM provides both high-level strategy and day-to-day financial management, helping you gain clarity, control cash flow, and build a stronger financial foundation for long-term growth.
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$2M–$50M Revenue Range Served

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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"We review timely WIP reports, updated forecasts, and accurate financials that give me complete confidence in our numbers. Those conversations have gone from stressful to strategic — we're making decisions based on real data, not gut instinct."

James R.

Owner, General Contractor — California

★★★★★

"After going through two accounting firms, we had gotten to the point of giving up. We could not find a specialized company that understood Timberline software alongside having good industry knowledge. LLŪM was a game-changer. Fast forward 2 years and we now have a reliable set of financials every month."

Sarah K.

CFO, Construction Company — Pacific Northwest

★★★★★

"At the end of 2021 my company was short-staffed and way behind in accounting. I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have made it through this last year without LLŪM. Laurie was so knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. I would highly recommend them to anyone with accounting needs."

Maria C.

CEO, Professional Services Firm

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Your Pain Points. Our Solutions.

✕ Pain Point
✓ LLŪM Resolution
Cash flow is unpredictable
→ Build rolling forecasts + stabilize inflows/outflows
Financials are delayed or unclear
→ Deliver accurate, timely reporting every month
No clear profitability by service/product
→ Implement margin tracking and reporting
Owner lacks financial visibility
→ Create dashboards with real-time insights
Growth without increased profit
→ Align strategy with profitability + cost control
No financial leadership
→ Provide CFO-level planning and decision support
Expenses are not controlled
→ Track, categorize, and reduce unnecessary spend
Inconsistent processes
→ Standardize accounting workflows and systems
Poor budgeting or no forecasting
→ Build and manage budgets with ongoing tracking
Decisions based on guesswork
→ Turn financial data into actionable strategy
Sound like your business? Let’s talk about what LLŪM can do for you.
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We're Selective About Who We Work With

We believe the best partnerships start with honesty. Here’s exactly who we serve best — and who might be a better fit elsewhere.
✓ Great Fit

We Work Best With Companies That...

  • Have revenues between $2M and $50M
  • Need strategic financial leadership without a full-time CFO
  • Have inconsistent reporting, WIP visibility, or job margins
  • Want predictable cash flow instead of constant reactivity
  • Are preparing for growth or evaluating expansion
  • Need stronger financial controls and processes
  • Want forecasting to guide decisions, not guesswork
✕ Not a Fit

We're Probably Not the Right Partner If...

  • You only need basic bookkeeping or tax support
  • You prefer to manage financial strategy internally
  • You're not ready to implement improved processes or reporting
  • You're looking only for month-end tasks, not strategic leadership

Not sure? Schedule a 20-minute discovery call — we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit before any commitment.

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Our Proven Onboarding Process

1

Discovery Call

We learn your business, software, and accounting needs — and confirm we’re the right fit.

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LLŪM Diagnostic

A financial review of your books, WIP, and workflows — fully credited to onboarding.

3

Custom Proposal

A written scope of services tailored to your size, software, and goals — no surprises.

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Dedicated Team Assigned

Your Controller, Staff Accountants, and CFO advisor are introduced and ready to start.

The People Behind Your Numbers

Justin Atneyel

President

Leads client service delivery, operations, and national growth. Former CFO for a manufacturing & engineering firm.

Claudine D.

Director of Operations

Oversees day-to-day operations and ensures client and employee satisfaction across all engagements.

Kimberly Hiatt

Director of Partner Engagement

Guides prospective and ongoing clients through the sales and onboarding process.

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Meet the Full Team

Controllers, CPAs & Accountants

All hired as full-time LLÜM employees — not contractors. Your dedicated team, ready from day one.

Focus on Your Mission. We’ll Handle the Numbers.

Start with a no-pressure discovery call. We’ll review your current situation and tell you exactly how we can help — or point you in the right direction if we’re not the right fit.
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FREE CONSULTATION

Schedule a 30-minute financial strategy call

Meet directly with LLUM President, Justin Ateyel, for a focused consultation. We’ll review your current books, identify gaps, and discuss the financial structure your business needs to grow.

Justin Ateyel

President, LLÜM

Trusted by hundreds of businesses and professionals — including Tim Ferriss — to bring clarity and control to their financial operations.

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