The Books Are Closed. The Questions Aren’t.
I help 10–50 person organizations understand what their numbers mean — and what to do about it.
Fractional CFO ・10-50 Person Teams
Haris Domond
The Books Are Closed. The Questions Aren’t.
I help 10–50 person organizations understand what their numbers mean — and what to do about it.
Haris Domond
ex-Investment Banking (William Blair), Corporate VC (BCBSMA), FP&A (Boulder Care), & Finance Lead (Kannact, Starlight)
Harvard BA & MTS
The 3-Part System Behind Confident Financial Leadership
Most growing organizations don't need more spreadsheets. They need a financial system that prevents surprises instead of explaining them.
Decision-Ready Finance
The 3-Part System Behind Confident Financial Leadership
Most founders don't need more spreadsheets. They need a financial system that prevents surprises instead of explaining them.
I build finance systems using my Decision-Ready Finance framework — three layers that work together:
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How the Business Actually Runs
Driver-based models, scenario planning, unit economics clarity.
Ideal State: You can stress-test decisions before making them, not after. Your forecast isn't just "last month + growth rate" — it's built from the drivers you actually control.
Example questions you can answer instantly:
"What happens if revenue drops 15% next quarter?"
"Can we afford to hire 3 engineers without shortening runway?"
"Which customer segments are actually profitable?"
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How Decisions Actually Get Made
Operating cadence that forces choices with owners and timelines.
Ideal State: Finance meetings that end with decisions, not just updates. Weekly, monthly, and quarterly sessions with clear agendas, owners, and action items.
Example outputs from each meeting:
Weekly: Variance explained → drivers identified → actions assigned
Monthly: Trends analyzed → risks flagged → scenarios updated
Quarterly: Strategy reset → assumptions challenged → plan calibrated
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How Leadership Understands the Business
Strategic narratives boards actually understand.
Ideal State: Your board deck isn't a data dump. It's a clear narrative that answers: Where are we? What changed? Where are we heading? What could break? What should we do?
The 5-part financial narrative:
STATE: Here's where we are right now
DELTA: Here's what changed and why
TRAJECTORY: Here's where we're heading if nothing changes
EXPOSURE: Here's what could break the plan (quantified)
CHOICE: Here's what I recommend and the tradeoffs
Example Deliverables
Every engagement is customized to your needs. Here's the range of deliverables I create:
Financial Models
(Excel or Google Sheets)
13-week rolling cash forecasts
Driver-based revenue models
Staffing and capacity plans
Scenario planning models (base/conservative/stretch)
Hiring plans tied to runway
Contribution margin analysis
Management Reports
(PowerPoint or Google Slides)
Variance analysis decks (BvA with drivers)
Monthly / quarterly board narratives
Strategic finance memos
KPI trend dashboards
Risk radar presentations
Funder and stakeholder-ready financial narratives
Systems & Process
(Documentation + Handoff)
Operating rhythm setup (weekly / monthly / quarterly)
KPI frameworks tied to business drivers
Documented assumptions and methodologies
Handoff training for your team
Decision frameworks for hiring/spending
Data room organization and audit prep
Not generic consulting — specific tools you can open, edit, and use.
What you receive is defined in a custom proposal after a diagnostic call.
You're a business or organization leader and:
You're making significant decisions — hiring, spending, pricing — but your financial information isn't keeping up with the questions you're asking.
You know roughly how much cash you have, but you couldn't tell someone exactly how long it lasts under different scenarios.
Your numbers get updated every month. They don't change what you do next.
Finance conversations feel reactive — you're explaining what happened instead of discussing what to do about it.
You have a bookkeeper, maybe an accountant. No one is watching the whole picture and telling you what it means.
You know you need more financial oversight but a full-time CFO at $150-200K isn't the right answer yet.
If 3+ of these are true, you need Decision-Ready Finance.
This Is For You If…
This Is For You If…
You're a founder or business leader and:
Your investors are asking tougher questions about your forecast and you can't answer scenario questions without 2 days of rebuilding the model
You have 6-18 months of runway but can't articulate exactly how many weeks you have under different hiring scenarios
You're making hiring decisions but unclear how each role affects cash runway (hire now vs. extend 4 months?)
Your forecast exists but doesn't actually change decisions — it's a spreadsheet you update, not a tool you use
Management meetings feel reactive — you're explaining variances instead of presenting strategic choices
You know you need "better finance" but you're not ready to hire a full-time CFO at $200K+ salary
If 3+ of these are true, you need Decision-Ready Finance.
Where I’ve Delivered Impact
Kind Words
“[His] ability to synthesize complex clinical information with market dynamics and business objectives enabled Haris to play a critical role in shaping Delfina Care's early commercialization efforts and positioned the organization for success.”
—Senan Ebrahim, MD, PhD | CEO of Delfina Care
“He brought the clarity and structure we needed to truly understand and manage our financial picture, while doing so with an experienced, collaborative, and strategic approach.”
—Ann Kauth | Assistant Director, UIC Institute of Healthcare Delivery Design
“Haris has a rare ability to distill complex market and financial data into clear, actionable guidance. His work has impacted our fundraising and hospital purchasing conversations. I would recommend him to any founder looking for strategic market intelligence.”
—Dimitri Schreiber | CEO, Air Surgical
Ready for Decision-Ready Finance?
Most organizations your size don't need a full-time CFO. They need a financial system that behaves like one.
Let's talk about what that looks like for you.