What is Transformational Business Consulting?

Transformational Business Consulting (TBC) is a generalist strategy and consulting firm founded in 2020, based in Ohio. Founded by Michael Miller with 22+ years of C-level experience (CFO, VP Commercial Lending), TBC offers business consulting and fractional CFO services for small to mid-sized businesses with annual revenues between $500K and $35 million.

Who It's For

TBC targets small to mid-sized businesses in the $500K to $35 million revenue range that need CFO-level financial leadership and strategic planning but cannot justify a full-time executive salary. Their ideal client is an owner or executive team that needs strategic planning, financial analysis, and exit planning support.

The firm appears best suited for companies at an inflection point—preparing for a growth phase, planning an exit, or working through a financial challenge. The "transformation" branding suggests a project-based or milestone-oriented engagement rather than ongoing embedded finance support.

Services Offered

TBC offers two primary service lines: Business Consulting and Fractional CFO Services. The consulting side covers strategic planning, growth planning, and exit planning. The fractional CFO side covers financial analysis, CFO-level financial leadership, and financial strategy.

As a generalist strategy firm, TBC does not appear to offer bundled accounting, bookkeeping, or controller services. Companies that need day-to-day transaction processing, financial statement preparation, and monthly close support would need to source those separately.

The combination of consulting and fractional CFO services positions TBC as a strategic advisor for companies that have accounting needs handled elsewhere but need CFO-level guidance on strategy and planning.

Pricing & Plans

TBC does not publish pricing on their website. Their SMB focus ($500K-$35M revenue range) suggests pricing is accessible for small and mid-size businesses, likely positioned below premium enterprise CFO pricing.

Without public pricing, prospective clients need to schedule a consultation to understand investment levels. The consultation-based entry point is typical for boutique consulting firms that scope engagements individually.

Key Strengths

Founder Michael Miller's 22+ years of C-level experience, including CFO and VP Commercial Lending roles, provides deep financial expertise across both corporate finance and lending perspectives. This dual experience is valuable for companies navigating relationships with lenders and capital providers.

The focus on exit planning is a genuine differentiator for business owners preparing to sell. Understanding how to position a business for maximum valuation in an exit process requires both financial and strategic expertise—the combination TBC offers.

The SMB focus ($500K-$35M revenue) means TBC is calibrated for the business size where fractional CFO services make the most sense—too large for a bookkeeper, too small for a full-time CFO.

Common Criticisms

As a generalist strategy firm rather than a dedicated finance office, TBC does not provide integrated accounting and bookkeeping. Companies needing daily transaction processing and financial statement preparation alongside CFO guidance will need to manage multiple vendor relationships.

The firm was founded in 2020, making it a newer entrant compared to fractional CFO firms with 10+ year track records. References and case studies may be more limited as a result.

No public pricing makes it difficult to assess affordability without a full consultation. The breadth of services (consulting + fractional CFO) without clear specialization may also mean depth is traded for breadth.

How It Compares to Eagle Rock CFO

Transformational Business Consulting is a generalist strategy firm offering fractional CFO services alongside business consulting. Eagle Rock CFO is a complete outsourced finance office providing accounting, controller, treasury, and CFO/FP&A—all integrated under one team through our outsourced accounting services, controller services, and treasury management."

TBC is appropriate for companies that need strategic planning and CFO-level financial advice while handling accounting separately. Eagle Rock CFO is appropriate for companies that want one provider for their entire finance function—from daily bookkeeping to strategic CFO planning.

For growing businesses at the $5M–$50M revenue stage that need a comprehensive finance partner, Eagle Rock CFO's integrated model is more complete. TBC serves smaller SMBs at earlier stages who need strategic guidance without the full finance function through our outsourced accounting services, controller services, and treasury management."

Key Takeaways

  • Transformational Business Consulting is an Ohio-based generalist strategy and fractional CFO firm founded in 2020
  • Founder Michael Miller brings 22+ years of C-level experience (CFO, VP Commercial Lending) serving SMBs
  • Serves companies with $500K-$35M revenue; specializes in strategic planning, exit planning, and fractional CFO services
  • Does NOT provide integrated accounting or bookkeeping—only strategic consulting and CFO-level financial advice
  • Best for SMBs at inflection points (growth, exit planning) rather than companies needing ongoing embedded finance support
  • No public pricing; consultation-based engagement scoping required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Transformational Business Consulting's primary focus?

Transformational Business Consulting (TBC) focuses on helping small to mid-sized businesses ($500K-$35M revenue) with strategic transformation, offering both business consulting and fractional CFO services.

Who is TBC's founder?

TBC was founded by Michael Miller, who brings 22+ years of C-level experience including CFO and VP Commercial Lending roles serving the SMB market.

Where is Transformational Business Consulting located?

TBC is based in Ohio (inferred from the 440 area code). They serve small to mid-sized businesses, potentially nationally despite the regional base.

What revenue range does TBC serve?

TBC works with companies with annual revenues between $500K and $35 million—a range calibrated for businesses too large for a bookkeeper but too small for a full-time CFO.

Does TBC offer exit planning services?

Yes. Exit planning is one of TBC's core service offerings alongside strategic planning, growth planning, and fractional CFO services.

Can TBC handle my company's accounting and bookkeeping?

No. TBC is a strategy and fractional CFO firm. They do not appear to provide integrated accounting, bookkeeping, or controller services. Those need to be sourced separately.

How long has TBC been in business?

TBC was founded in 2020, making it a newer entrant in the fractional CFO and business consulting space compared to firms with longer track records.

What is the difference between TBC's consulting and fractional CFO services?

Business Consulting covers strategic planning, growth planning, and exit planning. Fractional CFO Services cover CFO-level financial leadership, financial analysis, and financial strategy. The two are related but distinct service lines.

See our outsourced controller services and accounting services for what that includes.

Ready to find your finance partner?

Eagle Rock CFO offers a complete outsourced finance office for growing businesses—accounting, controller, treasury, and CFO/FP&A under one roof. If you want a dedicated team that treats your finance function as a strategic asset, let's talk.