Fractional CFO & Financial Leadership

Big Firm Expertise.
Small Firm Heart.

Make Bold Solutions delivers senior-level financial leadership to growing businesses, sole proprietors, and nonprofits. Fractional by design — experienced CFO guidance and hands-on partnership, engaged at the scope and pace your organization needs.

Lesley Hazleton, CPA — Wichita Business Journal CFO of the Year, 2023
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Small business financial consultation
30+
Years Experience
CPA
Licensed & Certified
2023
CFO of the Year
PwC
Alumni

How We Help

Whether you need cash flow clarity, a budget you can actually use, or someone to sit on your nonprofit board — we bring the expertise and do the work alongside you.

Fractional CFO

Cash flow clarity, budgeting and forecasting you can act on, audit preparation, and strategic financial planning — senior-level leadership engaged at the scope and pace your business requires.

Cash Flow Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Audit Preparation
Financial Reporting
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Business Optimization

From bookkeeping cleanup to building a close rhythm to getting your financial systems right — we help you build a foundation for confident decision-making.

Books Cleanup & Close Rhythm
Process Improvement
ERP & Systems Support
Growth Planning
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Nonprofit Governance

Board treasurer services, financial governance, and compliance support — the same rigor and commitment we bring to every client, applied to organizations doing important community work.

Board Treasurer Services
Financial Governance
Grant & Fund Management
Compliance Support
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Fractional Corporate Controller

Full-cycle accounting oversight, month-end close, reporting, and financial controls — the discipline and rigor of a dedicated controller, scaled to your engagement.

Month-End Close Management
Financial Controls & Compliance
Accounting Oversight
Internal Reporting
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Strategic Tax Planning

Proactive tax strategy to minimize your liability and position your business for long-term financial health — not just at filing season.

Tax Strategy & Planning
Entity Structure Optimization
Deduction & Credit Maximization
Year-Round Tax Advisory
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Tax Preparation

Accurate, thorough tax preparation for businesses, sole proprietors, and nonprofits — filed correctly and on time.

Business Tax Returns
Sole Proprietor Filing
Nonprofit Tax Compliance
Multi-State Filing
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Why Choose Us

Direct Senior-Level Access

No junior associates, no hand-offs. You get direct access to a seasoned, award-winning CPA who personally handles your finances and knows your business.

Built for Businesses Others Overlook

Most accounting firms pass over small businesses and sole proprietors. We exist specifically to serve you — bringing the same expertise that Fortune 500 companies get, on your terms and within your budget.

Outcomes, Not Billable Hours

We focus on results you can see: cash flow clarity, a budget you can use, books you can trust, and a financial plan that actually helps you make decisions.

Business consultation meeting

"Every business deserves a great CFO."

Getting Started Is Easy

Not sure what you need? Start with one of our focused engagements. No long-term commitment required — just real help with a real financial challenge.

Cash Flow Snapshot

A clear picture of where your cash is going and a plan to stabilize it.

Books Cleanup Plan

Get your books in order with a structured cleanup and a monthly close rhythm.

Budget & Forecast Build

A budget and forecast you can actually use to make confident business decisions.

Nonprofit Kickstart

Board treasurer services and governance setup for nonprofits ready to strengthen their finances.

 Make Bold Spark

When the Problem Needs a Technical Solution, We Build It.

Make Bold Spark is the technical arm of Make Bold Solutions — a suite of open source software and rapid-build tools created to solve real financial services problems. When off-the-shelf software isn't enough, Spark enables us to engineer exactly what's needed.

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Rapid Technical Solutions

From concept to working solution in days, not months — purpose-built to solve the specific financial challenge at hand.

Open Source Software

Tools built in the open and available to the broader financial services community, because better software makes for better businesses.

Financial Systems Integration

Connecting financial systems, automating workflows, and closing the technical gaps that slow your team down.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're a growing business, a sole proprietor, or a nonprofit — let's have a conversation about how we can help. No obligation, no pressure.