How we price our services
We believe in transparent pricing. Every engagement is customized to your business, but here is what to expect so you can make an informed decision before we talk.
Our pricing philosophy
We charge monthly retainers, not hourly rates. You get a dedicated team, not a time clock. Our pricing is based on the scope of work your business needs, not how many hours we happen to spend. This aligns our incentives with yours: we succeed when your business succeeds, not when we bill more hours.
Every engagement starts with a discovery conversation. We learn about your business, your current financial infrastructure, and what you need. Then we propose a scope and investment level that matches. No surprises.
Service tiers
Most clients fall into one of these three tiers. Exact pricing depends on your business size, complexity, and service needs.
Accounting Infrastructure
$1,500 - $3,500 / month
For businesses that need a clean, reliable accounting foundation.
- ✓Dedicated bookkeeping team
- ✓Monthly close process (5-day target)
- ✓Financial statement preparation
- ✓Accounts payable and receivable management
- ✓Bank and credit card reconciliation
- ✓Monthly financial review meeting
Best for: Businesses from $500K to $5M in revenue that need reliable, accurate accounting.
Fractional CFO
$3,500 - $7,500 / month
For businesses that need strategic financial leadership alongside accounting infrastructure.
- ✓Everything in Accounting Infrastructure
- ✓Dedicated fractional CFO
- ✓Cash flow forecasting (13-week rolling)
- ✓KPI dashboard design and reporting
- ✓Profitability analysis (client, project, or department level)
- ✓Financial planning and budgeting
- ✓Weekly or biweekly strategic meetings
- ✓Board and investor reporting support
Best for: Businesses from $1M to $10M+ that need CFO-level guidance without the full-time cost.
Fractional COO + CFO
$5,000 - $12,000 / month
For businesses that need both financial strategy and operational structure.
- ✓Everything in Fractional CFO
- ✓Dedicated fractional COO
- ✓Operational process design and implementation
- ✓Accountability and meeting cadence systems (EOS compatible)
- ✓Team structure and organizational design
- ✓Project and workflow management systems
- ✓Hiring and capacity planning
- ✓Change management support
Best for: Businesses from $2M to $20M+ that have outgrown their current systems and need leadership on both sides.
What affects your pricing
Company Size
Revenue, transaction volume, and number of entities directly impact the scope of accounting work required.
Complexity
Multi-entity structures, job costing, commission tracking, and industry-specific requirements affect the level of financial infrastructure needed.
Service Level
The depth of advisory, reporting, and operational support determines whether you need accounting, CFO, COO, or the full suite.
Meeting Cadence
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly meetings with your fractional team affect the level of engagement and strategic depth.
What to know before we talk
No long-term contracts
We work on month-to-month engagements. You stay because the work is valuable, not because of a contract.
CPA services are separate
Airus is not a CPA firm. When you need licensed CPA support for tax filing, technical accounting, or compliance, we coordinate with trusted CPA partners. Those fees are billed separately.
Software costs are not included
You own your accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.). We work within your existing tools or help you select the right ones.
Tax preparation is available as an add-on
Business tax preparation can be included in your engagement or handled separately. We'll discuss what makes sense during discovery.