Our Services

At Bench Strength Strategies, we provide expert financial leadership and support to businesses across Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa area. Our services help organizations strengthen decision-making, improve financial processes, and achieve sustainable growth—without the commitment of a full-time executive or team.

CFO Services

• Strategic financial leadership and executive advisory

• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

• Cash flow optimization and working capital management

• Mergers, acquisitions, and capital raise support

• Financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards

• Interim or fractional CFO coverage for gap-filling

• Business valuation and financial modeling for strategic decisions

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Financial modeling and scenario analysis

• Operational and strategic budgeting

• Forecasting, variance analysis, and trend identification

• KPI and performance metric design and monitoring

• Business case development for investments and projects

• Data-driven decision support for operations and leadership

• Profitability, margin, and cost structure analysis

Fractional Controllership & Accounting Support

• Full-scope accounting and month-end close management

• GAAP compliance and financial reporting

• Internal controls design, implementation, and testing

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger oversight

• Payroll coordination and expense management

• Audit preparation and coordination with external auditors

• System implementation and process improvement for accounting operations