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What does an outsourced controller actually cost?
Adjust the sliders below to see a side-by-side comparison of hiring in-house vs. partnering with Protea.
Your business
$5,000,000
$1M$25M
300
502,000
$3,000
$0$30K
In-House Controller
$163,500
per year
Base salary$115,000
Benefits & taxes$34,500
Software & overhead$14,000
Protea — Growth
$54,000
per year
Monthly fee$4,500
Software includedYes
No benefits/HR$0
Annual Savings vs. In-House Hire
$109,500
That's $9,125/month you keep in the business
Recommended tier: Growth
Your business is scaling and needs proactive financial guidance. The Growth tier adds cash flow forecasting, full AP/AR management, and weekly check-ins to keep you ahead of the curve.
Book a Consultation to DiscussEstimates are based on national compensation data for controller roles. Actual costs vary by location, experience level, and business complexity. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your situation.