Government contractors need financial leadership that understands indirect rates, contract pricing, compliance requirements, and the operational realities of supporting federal clients. Diener & Associates provides Fractional CFO services that deliver high level financial oversight without the cost of a full-time executive. Our team supports strategic planning, financial management, and compliance centered decision making for growing contractors.
Strategic Financial Leadership
We help contractors build financial strategies that strengthen profitability, support long-term planning, and align with the unique structure of government contracts. This includes budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and evaluating opportunities for expansion into new contract types or agencies.
Indirect Rate Management and Optimization
Indirect rates directly influence competitiveness and financial performance. We develop, monitor, and refine your indirect rate structure, ensuring it supports both compliance and sustainable growth. Our guidance gives leadership clear insight into cost behavior and the impact of operational decisions.
Proposal and Pricing Support
A Fractional CFO plays a critical role in proposal development. We assist with cost buildup, pricing strategy, labor category planning, and financial justifications that support compliant and competitive proposals. Our involvement helps contractors present accurate and defensible pricing throughout negotiations.
Financial Reporting and Performance Oversight
We provide regular reporting packages, KPI analysis, and contract level insights that help leadership understand performance trends and take informed action. This includes reviewing profitability by project, monitoring rate performance, and evaluating the financial impact of staffing and resource decisions.
Compliance Oriented Advisory
Government contractors operate under strict standards for cost allowability, documentation, and internal controls. We help leadership interpret FAR cost principles and DCAA guidance and integrate compliance into daily financial operations. Our approach reduces audit risk and supports reliable reporting.
Support Through Growth and Organizational Changes
As contractors grow, financial complexity increases. We help leadership prepare for scaling, including evaluating system upgrades, planning for new departments, guiding hiring decisions, and analyzing the financial impact of entering new markets or contract vehicles.
Financial Stewardship for Long Term Success
Diener & Associates serves as a trusted financial advisor for contractors that need experienced oversight without a full-time CFO. Our Fractional CFO services provide structure, clarity, and informed guidance designed to improve financial health and strengthen readiness for future audits, proposals, and growth opportunities.