Is FP&A the same as bookkeeping?
No. Bookkeeping records activity; FP&A uses financial and operating information to build forecasts, evaluate performance and support decisions. Reliable accounting data is the foundation for useful planning.
Colorado based · Working nationwide
Accounting & FP&A that connect the books to the plan
Reliable reporting and forward-looking planning belong together. Firestone supports Colorado businesses with the accounting foundation and financial planning needed to understand performance and make the next decision.
Start a conversationA dependable financial foundation
Controller oversight, close coordination and financial reporting help your team establish a consistent view of results. We work around your existing people and systems, identifying the gaps that make reporting late, difficult to reconcile or hard to use.
From historical results to a forward view
Financial planning and analysis, or FP&A, connects actual results with budgets, forecasts and business drivers. Cash-flow planning, KPI dashboards and scenario analysis help leadership understand where the plan is changing and what deserves attention.
Reporting with a purpose
The useful question is what decision a report supports. A leadership dashboard may focus on cash and operating performance; a board package may need an explanation of variances and the outlook. We help shape a reporting cadence and level of detail around the audience.
How we fit your team
An engagement can combine accounting and controller support with fractional CFO leadership, or focus on a specific reporting or planning need. We serve Denver, Boulder and businesses across Colorado primarily remotely, with the scope established around your existing finance function.
Common questions
A useful first conversation
Start with the decision in front of you.
Tell Josh what your business needs. Together, we can discuss the right scope of support.
Start a conversation Direct email to josh@firestonecfo.com