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Virtual CFO services in Vietnam for foreign companies

Fractional CFO leadership: forecasting, board reporting, cash management, fundraising support, and strategy — for foreign-owned companies that need senior financial leadership without a full-time hire.

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Overview

Many foreign-owned companies in Vietnam need senior financial leadership but are not yet at the scale to justify a full-time CFO. Our virtual CFO service provides fractional CFO leadership on a 2-8 day per month basis. We work alongside your accounting and tax team to deliver board reporting, cash management, scenario planning, and strategic guidance.

Who needs this service

  • FDI companies that need a CFO but are not at the scale for a full-time hire
  • Startups preparing for a fundraise or an exit
  • Regional headquarters overseeing multiple Vietnam entities
  • Companies in transition (new CEO, restructuring, M&A)

Legal requirements

No statutory requirement

Virtual CFO is a service, not a statutory role. The legal representative remains responsible for compliance.

Director duties

Where the virtual CFO also serves as a non-executive director, duties are governed by the company's charter and the Companies Act.

Pricing

Indicative fees

ItemFee
Virtual CFO (2 days / month)from USD 2,500 / month
Virtual CFO (4 days / month)from USD 4,500 / month
Virtual CFO (8 days / month)from USD 8,500 / month

Fees are indicative and depend on transaction volume, complexity, and reporting requirements. Request a tailored proposal.

Timeline

Typical engagement timeline

Phase 1 · Month 1

Onboarding

Orientation with the leadership team, review of current state, 90-day plan.

Phase 2 · From month 2

Steady state

Regular cadence (weekly check-in, monthly review, quarterly board pack).

Phase 3 · Year-end

Annual

Annual budgeting, board strategy session, CFO succession planning.

Watch out

Common mistakes we help you avoid

  • 01Confusing a virtual CFO with a controller or accountant
  • 02Engaging a virtual CFO too late (after a financial crisis rather than before)
  • 03Setting an unclear scope of authority for the virtual CFO
  • 04Not integrating the virtual CFO with the rest of the finance team
Why us

What you get

Senior leadership, flexible cost

A senior CFO at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. Scale the engagement up or down as the business needs.

Board-ready reporting

Monthly board pack with cash, P&L, KPIs, scenario analysis, and the forward-looking narrative.

Strategy input

Capital allocation, fundraising preparation, M&A, and pricing decisions — informed by senior financial judgment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a virtual CFO?
A virtual CFO is a senior finance leader who works with your business on a fractional basis. They provide strategic guidance, financial planning, board reporting, and oversight of the finance function without the cost of a full-time CFO.
How is a virtual CFO different from an accounting firm?
An accounting firm records transactions and prepares tax filings. A virtual CFO uses that data to drive decisions: cash-flow forecasting, scenario planning, fundraising, M&A, and board engagement. Many clients use both.
What is the typical cost of a virtual CFO?
Virtual CFO engagements range from USD 2,000 to USD 8,000 per month depending on the frequency, scope, and seniority. A 2-day-per-month engagement is the most common starting point.
Can a virtual CFO serve on our board?
Yes. Many of our virtual CFOs take a non-executive director or advisory-board role for an additional fee. The role is governed by the company's charter and any local directorship rules.
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