Fractional CFO Services in Dayton
Financial leadership for the birthplace of aviation. Expert CFO services for Wright-Patterson contractors, aerospace suppliers, and advanced manufacturers from $5M to $50M.
Dayton: Aerospace & Defense Hub
Dayton's economy revolves around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, one of the largest and most important military installations in the world. The base employs 30,000+ and anchors an aerospace and defense ecosystem that includes research labs, contractors, and suppliers. Beyond defense, Dayton has a strong advanced manufacturing base serving automotive, medical device, and industrial markets. Companies serving this ecosystem need finance leadership that understands government contracting.
Wright-Patterson
30,000+ Jobs
Major USAF base
Defense Spending
$4B+ Annual
Regional impact
Aviation Heritage
Wright Brothers
Birthplace of flight
Key Industry
Major Sector
Growth
Key Area
Economy
Business Hub
Why Dayton Businesses Need Specialized Finance Leadership
Government Contract Accounting
Defense contractors must comply with FAR/DFARS, DCAA requirements, and cost accounting standards that require specialized expertise beyond commercial accounting.
Indirect Rate Management
Government contractors need finance leadership that can develop and defend indirect rates, manage provisional billing, and prepare for DCAA audits.
Program Cash Flow Cycles
Defense programs have long development timelines and complex billing milestones that create unique cash flow challenges requiring sophisticated planning.
Industries We Serve in Dayton
Defense Contractors
DCAA-compliant accounting systems, indirect rate development, and government contract financial management for Wright-Patterson suppliers.
Aerospace Engineering
Project profitability, utilization optimization, and growth planning for engineering services firms serving defense programs.
Advanced Manufacturing
Job costing, certification compliance costs, and equipment investment analysis for precision manufacturers serving aerospace and defense.
Healthcare Systems
Revenue cycle optimization, payer negotiations, and growth planning for Premier Health, Kettering, and independent practices.
Pricing
Controller Services
$3,500/mo
Accounting oversight & reporting
Fractional CFO
$5,000/mo
Strategic finance partnership
Full Finance Office
Custom
Complete outsourced finance
Scale Your Dayton Defense Business
Get finance leadership that understands government contracting, DCAA compliance, and aerospace operations.