Chicago is one of America’s leading hubs for fast-growth startups, from SaaS and fintech to health, food tech, and logistics. According to Built In Chicago and 1871, the city is home to thousands of startups and one of the fastest-growing tech economies in North America
At Delegate CFO, we understand the unique opportunities and challenges of building and scaling a company in Chicago’s dynamic business environment. Unlike most firms, every engagement includes a proactive review of your startup’s internal controls by a forensic accountant, so you’re ready for funding, audits, and top-tier investor confidence. Whether you’re in the West Loop, River North, Fulton Market, Lincoln Park, or throughout Chicagoland, our virtual CFOs provide the hands-on financial leadership and risk management that Chicago founders expect.
Already know you need a CFO for your Chicago startup? Delegate CFO provides fixed-rate virtual CFO services with forensic-accountant oversight built in, no long-term contracts and no full-time salary. Book a free consultation →
Who You're Working With
Steve Hovland, Certified Forensic Accountant
Former CPA firm partner with 20+ years of financial leadership experience. Every Delegate CFO engagement is led directly by Steve, bringing forensic-level financial oversight to your Chicago startup from day one, the same scrutiny investors and boards expect, built in as standard.
Delegate CFO has supported startups and high-growth businesses across, tech, consumer brands, and more. Whether you’re bootstrapped, venture-backed, or just exploring next steps. We’re ready to support your journey.
We offer three different service levels, each with additional a-la-carte services that can be added on, so you only pay for exactly what you want and need.
Your dedicated Virtual CFO partners with you year-round on the decisions that actually move your startup forward. You get cash flow and runway forecasting, a rolling 12-month financial model, fundraising-ready financials, KPI dashboards built around your key metrics, bank and investor relationship support, and up to 6 virtual meetings per month. If you’re making decisions about your next raise, your hiring plan, or your path to profitability, this is the right fit.
Your Virtual Controller focuses on the accuracy and reliability of your financial reporting. You get a clean month-end close, GAAP-compliant financial statements, company-wide KPIs, 12-month forecasting, and up to 2 scheduled meetings per month. The right fit if you need stronger financial infrastructure and forward-looking reporting without full CFO-level strategy.
Your Virtual Accounting Manager picks up where your bookkeeper leaves off. We review your books at month-end, adjust to accrual accounting, and produce financial statements you can hand to your banker or shareholders. The right fit if you need a senior review layer over your existing bookkeeping without the cost of a Controller or CFO engagement.
Delegate CFO promises we will never hide our pricing or charge you ‘hourly billing’ rates. Our fees are fixed and based on your company’s specific needs. Our pricing is fixed for 12 months and you are never billed for miscellaneous items.
During our free consultation, we’ll discuss the services your company needs and your personal and professional goals. As an added benefit, all of our meetings are held virtually.
Looking for more detailed information on our virtual CFO charges and service packages?
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