Fractional CFO Services in Palm Bay

Financial leadership for Florida's Space Coast. Expert CFO services for aerospace contractors, defense technology, and space industry companies scaling from $5M to $50M.

Last Updated: February 2026|8 min read

Palm Bay: Heart of the Space Coast

Palm Bay and the broader Melbourne metro anchor Florida's Space Coast—home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and traditional defense contractors like L3Harris and Northrop Grumman drive a thriving aerospace ecosystem. Florida Tech provides engineering talent. The region has transformed from government-dependent to a dynamic mix of commercial space, defense, and technology companies. Understanding aerospace contract accounting and defense industry requirements is essential here.

Kennedy Space Center

NASA & SpaceX

Launch operations

L3Harris HQ

$18B+ Revenue

Defense technology

Commercial Space

SpaceX & Blue Origin

New space economy

Why Space Coast Businesses Need Specialized Finance Leadership

Defense Contract Accounting

Government contractors must maintain compliant accounting systems, track indirect rates, and manage DCAA audits—specialized expertise that's critical for contract renewals.

Commercial Space Economics

New space companies face unique challenges: long development cycles, milestone-based revenue, and investor expectations. CFOs need to bridge aerospace rigor with startup agility.

Prime Contractor Relationships

Subcontractors to L3Harris, Lockheed, and others must navigate payment terms, flow-down requirements, and competitive bidding while maintaining profitability.

Industries We Serve in Palm Bay

Aerospace & Defense

Contract accounting, DCAA compliance, and indirect rate management for aerospace contractors and defense subcontractors.

Commercial Space

Milestone revenue recognition, R&D cost tracking, and growth financing for new space companies and launch service providers.

Engineering Services

Project-based profitability, utilization tracking, and contract management for engineering firms serving aerospace clients.

Manufacturing

Job costing, quality compliance tracking, and capacity planning for precision manufacturers serving aerospace primes.

Pricing

Controller Services

$3,500/mo

Accounting oversight & reporting

POPULAR

Fractional CFO

$5,000/mo

Strategic finance partnership

Full Finance Office

Custom

Complete outsourced finance

Scale Your Space Coast Business

Get finance leadership that understands aerospace contracts, defense compliance, and the new space economy.