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Bookkeeping, Accounting & Fractional CFO Services

Navigate Toward Clearer Financials

We become your back office. Bookkeeping, accounting, FP&A, and tax, with a senior fractional CFO at the helm. Clean books, month-end close in 10 business days, and numbers your investors trust.

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Your First 90 Days From Rough Seas to Clear Water
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Serving clients across the United States remotely from the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
10 days Average month-end close
300+ Businesses served
4.8 ★ Average client rating on Google
1 team Dedicated to your account
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Trusted by Over 300+ Brands

From first-time founders to firms clearing eight figures, these are the crews we keep on course.

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Hasan Ali, Founder and CEO of Seafarer Consulting
Hasan Ali Founder & CEO, MBA, FPAC
About Us

The Crew Behind Your Numbers

Seafarer Consulting is a founder-led firm built on a simple idea: growing businesses deserve the same caliber of finance team that big companies take for granted. Hasan and his crew work hands-on with every client. Clients call them "an integral part of our broader finance team," not an outside vendor.

From the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area we serve startups and small businesses across the United States, keeping their books clean, their forecasts honest, and their investors confident. Not sure where your finances stand? Start with our guide to the quarterly financial checkup every small business should do.

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Services

Chart Your Course

Start with what you need today and add services as you grow. Every engagement is scoped on your free consultation.

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01 · Flagship

Fractional CFO

Senior financial leadership at the helm, without the cost of a full-time hire. Strategy, fundraising, and the numbers behind every board conversation.
13 wks Rolling cash forecast
Board Ready reporting pack
Strategic planning Fundraising support Cash flow management Investor relations
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02

Bookkeeping

Accurate, up-to-date books, including cleanup of messy or outdated records.
Monthly reconciliations Transaction recording Cleanup & catch-up
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03

Accounting (AP / AR)

GAAP-ready financials, prepared and reviewed every month by your dedicated crew.
Monthly statements AP & AR Audit support
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04

FP&A

Budgets, forecasts, and KPIs that show you where the business is heading.
Forecasting 13-week cash KPI dashboards
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05

Tax Preparation & Filing

Compliance handled ahead of time, so deadlines are never missed.
Business & personal K-1 preparation Penalty abatement
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06

Controller Services

Day-to-day financial operations, owned end to end.
Close management Internal controls Reporting cadence
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Industries We Navigate

We Already Know Your Waters

Every sector has its own numbers that actually matter. Prime cost in a restaurant, WIP in construction, indirect rates in federal work. We come in already knowing which ones to put on your dashboard.

Consumer Packaged Goods

Per-SKU margin and landed cost

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Real Estate & Property Mgmt

NOI per property and DSCR

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Construction & Contracting

WIP, job margin, and backlog

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Restaurants & Hospitality

Weekly prime cost

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Ecommerce & DTC

Contribution margin after ads

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Startups & VC-Backed

Runway, burn, and board packs

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Government Contractors

Indirect rates and CLIN margin

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Professional Services

Utilization and project margin

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Working in something else? Tell us what you do and we will say plainly whether we are the right crew for it.

How We Work

From First Call to Clear Water

01

Book a free consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your business, your systems, and where your finances stand today.
02

Get your quote in 24 hours

A custom, flat-rate proposal scoped to exactly what you need, and nothing you don’t.
03

Meet your dedicated crew

You’re matched with a crew who knows your industry, led by a senior reviewer.
04

Sail with clear numbers

Monthly close, reports, and reviews on a steady cadence, so you always know where you stand.
Start with a free consultation 30 minutes. No commitment.
Pricing

Flat Monthly Pricing, Starting at $100/mo

No hourly billing, no surprises. Build your estimate below in 30 seconds, then book a call to lock in your flat rate.

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Tax filing, strategic consulting, a one-time books clean-up, or audit and diligence readiness are all quoted per engagement. Tell us what you need and we will price it properly. Contact Us
Why Seafarer

A Steady Hand on the Wheel

Your dedicated crew knows your industry, your chart of accounts, and your goals. You get direct access to the people doing the work, plus a fractional CFO who has sat in the founder's seat and the auditor's chair.

A named crew, matched to your industry No rotating strangers. The same crew closes your books every month.
On time, every time Clients stay because deadlines never slip. Close, filings, and board reporting land when promised.
Investor- and audit-ready Financials built to survive diligence, audits, and board scrutiny.
Success Stories

Trusted by Founders and Operators

★★★★★ 5-star rated on Google Read our reviews →
★★★★★ Hasan and his team at Seafarer are an integral part of our broader finance team. They deliver a high-quality work product and are quick to respond. They save me a lot of time!
Dan P. · T3mp3st via Google
★★★★★ We’ve been working with Seafarer Consulting for over a year now. The deliverables have been excellent, and they have not slipped on a deadline.
Adom D. · Mesh Sutures Inc. via Google
★★★★★ Great people, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. They listen to what is needed, are affordable, and execute as they say they will.
Keith C. · Bonehaus Brewing via Google
★★★★★ They helped me streamline accounting needs for multiple entities. The bookkeepers and managers are extremely efficient.
Bre P. · Turn Brands via Google
★★★★★ As a small business owner, having a reliable and knowledgeable accounting firm to work with has been pivotal to our growth.
Jeff F. · NCK Equipment via Google
★★★★★ Seafarer has done a great job of getting me set up! The whole team has been very available anytime I had a question or needed help.
John K. · Protech You via Google
Case Study: Healthcare Startup From financial uncertainty to investor success with fractional CFO services.
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Sample Dashboard See exactly what lands in your inbox after every month-end close.
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From the Blog

Notes from the Chart Room

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March 30, 2026

Why Many Small Businesses Start Outsourcing Their Accounting in March

For a lot of small business owners, the decision to outsource does not arrive as a plan — it arrives as a breaking point.

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March 16, 2026

The Q1 Financial Checkup Every Small Business Should Do

Three months in, you have real data — not projections, not hope. Here’s how to use it.

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February 4, 2026

Turning Tax Changes Into Opportunities

What the latest round of tax changes actually means for small business owners — and how to get ahead of it.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Seafarer Consulting provide?

We become your back office: bookkeeping, accounting, fractional CFO, FP&A, and tax services, including 13-week cash flow planning and a budget vs. actuals dashboard, for businesses across the United States.

How much do your services cost?

Packages start at $150/mo for bookkeeping, $100/mo for AR, $125/mo for AP, and $475/mo for CFO/FP&A, scaling with your transaction volume. Use the quote calculator above for an instant estimate, or book a free call and we’ll confirm your flat rate within 24 hours.

Is the discovery call really free?

Yes. The 30-minute discovery call is complimentary and carries no commitment. We use it to understand your business and recommend the right scope.

How do I get started?

Book a free consultation online. During onboarding we review your current financial systems, gather documentation, and match you with a dedicated team experienced in your industry.

How do you deliver reports and updates?

Detailed monthly financial reports are delivered through secure cloud-based systems, with regular review meetings to walk through the numbers together.

Where is Seafarer Consulting located?

We are headquartered in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area and serve clients across the United States remotely.

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Ready to Set a Course for Your Finances?

Clear books. Reports you trust. A CFO in your corner. We navigate you through the rough seas of running a business — to the place where every number tells you exactly what to do next.

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll chart where your finances stand today and send a custom flat-rate quote within 24 hours.

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