C-suite financial leadership, right-sized for your cannabis business. Strategic direction, board-ready reporting, and investor confidence—without the full-time overhead.
Most cannabis operators reach a critical inflection point: the business has grown beyond QuickBooks and a part-time bookkeeper, but can't yet justify—or find—a full-time CFO. That's exactly where Emerald Advisors steps in.
As your Fractional CFO, Lawrence integrates into your leadership team—attending board meetings, presenting to investors, and driving the financial decisions that shape your trajectory. You get the strategic mind of a seasoned CFO without the $300K+ salary and equity commitment.
Whether you're a single-license operator preparing for a Series A or a multi-state business optimizing EBITDA across markets, Emerald Advisors provides the financial leadership layer your organization needs to grow with confidence.
Boards and investors receive polished, consistent financial reporting that builds trust and supports valuation discussions.
Leadership makes faster, better-informed decisions with real-time financial data and scenario analysis on-demand.
Finance becomes a driver of strategy—not just a scorecard. Every operational decision is grounded in financial reality.
Your financial story is tight, your data room is clean, and you're prepared to move quickly when the right capital opportunity appears.
Access a full CFO skill set for a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive—preserving equity and extending your runway.
As you grow, your finance function matures with you—building the foundations for an eventual full-time CFO hire.
Every engagement begins with a diagnostic. We don't arrive with a pre-packaged solution—we listen, analyze, and design an approach built for your specific situation.
Engagements are structured as monthly retainers with defined scope, ensuring predictable costs and consistent availability when you need it most.
Start the ConversationA 45-minute conversation to understand your current financial state, biggest challenges, and near-term goals. No obligation, no pitch deck.
A deep review of your financials, reporting structure, and systems—identifying gaps and opportunities within the first two weeks.
We propose a scoped engagement plan—deliverables, cadence, and pricing—tailored to where you are and where you're going.
We embed into your team, establish rhythm with leadership, and begin delivering financial clarity from day one.
Let's explore what strategic financial leadership could unlock for your cannabis operation.