Fractional Controller Services in Austin, Texas
Controller-level accounting for growing Austin businesses, delivered part-time, on an interim basis, or by project by Rob Bassetti, CPA.
Bassetti Consulting is a fractional controller firm based in Austin, Texas. It gives growing businesses an experienced part-time controller without the cost of a full-time hire: someone who owns the monthly close, the financial reporting, cash, and internal controls, and who works inside your team instead of advising from the sidelines.
Every engagement is delivered by Rob Bassetti, CPA, who has spent more than 15 years as a controller inside growing businesses. Clients work with him directly, from the first conversation through the work itself. For companies that want the whole function handled, that means outsourced controller services with a CPA who knows your numbers.
Austin companies often reach the same point: revenue has grown, the books still get done, but the numbers arrive late and leadership is not sure it can rely on them. That is usually the moment a fractional controller pays for itself.
What the work covers
A fractional controller engagement draws on whichever of these the business needs.
- Finance & Accounting AdvisoryController-level guidance to strengthen your financial operations, from day-to-day bookkeeping to long-term planning.
- Audit & Readiness SupportHands-on preparation and coordination to get your business audit-ready, with clear documentation and clean records.
- Process Design & ImprovementStreamlined systems and workflows that reduce manual work and improve accuracy across your finance function.
- Project ManagementDedicated oversight for finance-related initiatives, from system implementations to process overhauls.
- Technical AccountingExpert guidance on complex accounting standards and treatment, ensuring your financials stay accurate and compliant.
Bookkeeper, fractional controller, or full-time controller?
Fractional controller
- What they own
- The close, financial reporting, cash, controls, and audit readiness
- Time commitment
- A set amount of time each month, or a defined project
- Best fit
- Growing businesses that have outgrown bookkeeping but not yet a full-time hire
Bookkeeper
- What they own
- Recording transactions, paying bills, basic reconciliations
- Time commitment
- Ongoing, often part-time
- Best fit
- Early-stage businesses with simple books
Full-time controller
- What they own
- The same as a fractional controller, as a permanent employee
- Time commitment
- Full-time, every week
- Best fit
- Larger businesses with enough volume to fill the role every week
How an engagement starts
- Step 1
A conversation
Start with a call about where the business is, what is not working in finance, and what is coming up: an audit, a raise, a new system, or simply a close that takes too long.
- Step 2
A review of the current state
Rob Bassetti looks at the close, the reporting, the accounting system, and the controls you have today, so the plan is built on how things actually work.
- Step 3
A scoped engagement
Ongoing fractional support for a set amount of time each month, interim coverage while you hire, or a defined project with an end date. The scope can flex as the business changes.
Fractional controllers in Austin: common questions
Who provides fractional controller services in Austin?
Bassetti Consulting is an Austin, Texas firm led by Rob Bassetti, CPA, which provides fractional, interim, and project-based controller services. Rob Bassetti has more than 15 years of controller experience inside growing businesses and does the work himself rather than handing it to junior staff.
What is the difference between a fractional and an interim controller?
A fractional controller works part-time on an ongoing basis, typically a set amount of time each month, for a business that does not need a full-time controller. An interim controller fills the seat for a defined period, such as during a search, a leave, or a transition, and usually works more hours while the engagement lasts.
Is a part-time controller the same as a fractional controller?
Yes. Part-time controller, fractional controller, and outsourced controller describe the same arrangement: an experienced controller who runs your close, reporting, and controls for a set amount of time each month instead of as a full-time employee.
Do you only work with Austin businesses?
No. Bassetti Consulting is based in Austin and works with growing businesses across Texas and the rest of the United States. Most engagements run remotely, inside your accounting system and your team's meeting cadence.
Is Rob Bassetti a CPA?
Yes. Rob Bassetti is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of experience as a controller, covering the monthly close, financial reporting, FP&A, audit preparation, and technical accounting.
What does a fractional controller engagement cost?
It depends on the size of the business, the state of the books, and how much time the work needs each month. Engagements are scoped after an initial review, so pricing reflects the actual work instead of a fixed package.
Ready to Strengthen Your Finance Function?
Whether it's a single project or ongoing, embedded support, Bassetti Consulting brings controller-level expertise directly to your team.