Fractional CFO Services in Santa Barbara
Financial leadership for the American Riviera. Expert CFO services for technology, wine industry, and hospitality companies scaling from $5M to $50M.
Santa Barbara: Tech Hub & Wine Country
Santa Barbara blends technology entrepreneurship with world-class wine country and coastal tourism. UCSB drives research and tech spinoffs. The area has attracted software, biotech, and clean tech companies seeking quality of life. Santa Ynez Valley wineries draw visitors from Sideways fame. Cottage Health and Sansum Clinic anchor healthcare. This creates an economy where Silicon Valley ambition meets California's relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Tech Hub
UCSB Spinoffs
Software & biotech
Wine Country
Santa Ynez
Premium wine
Tourism
American Riviera
Coastal destination
Why Santa Barbara Businesses Need Specialized Finance Leadership
Tech Scaling Challenges
Tech companies face talent competition, higher costs than Silicon Valley alternatives, and investor expectations requiring strategic financial management.
Wine Industry Complexity
Wineries face long production cycles, inventory aging, barrel financing, and complex hospitality integration requiring specialized wine industry expertise.
Coastal Business Costs
Santa Barbara's high real estate and labor costs require businesses to optimize operations while maintaining quality and service levels.
Industries We Serve in Santa Barbara
Technology & Software
SaaS metrics, R&D cost management, and growth financing for software, biotech, and clean tech companies.
Wine & Vineyards
Inventory management, barrel financing, and hospitality integration for wineries and vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley.
Tourism & Hospitality
RevPAR optimization, seasonal revenue management, and growth strategies for hotels, restaurants, and tourism operators.
Healthcare Providers
Revenue cycle optimization, payer contract analysis, and growth planning for practices and healthcare service companies.
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 Santa Barbara Business
Get finance leadership that understands tech, wine industry, and the American Riviera economy.