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What Does an In-House Accountant Really Cost?
Compare the true annual cost of hiring in-house versus outsourced controller-led accounting. See salary, benefits, turnover risk, and scalability side-by-side.
Your Scenario
Annual Cost Comparison
In-House Annual Cost
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Salary + benefits + overhead
CoCountant Annual Cost
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Flat monthly fee x 12
Annual Savings
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CoCountant Monthly
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Your equivalent monthly cost
The Real Cost Factors: In-House vs Controller-Led
| Factor | In-House | CoCountant |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring Time | 2-3 months to full productivity | Immediate controller-led setup |
| Turnover Risk | High - avg. 2-3 year tenure | None - no key person risk |
| Oversight | Your management required | Dedicated controller oversight included |
| Scalability | Fixed to one FTE | Scales with your business |
| Vacation/Sick Leave | Coverage gaps common | Continuous coverage always |
| Benefits & Taxes | Your payroll, 401k, insurance responsibility | All included in flat fee |
| Controller-Signed Close | May need external CPA firm | Standard with CoCountant |
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Why Outsourced Accounting Wins Beyond Cost
Eliminate Hiring Friction
Recruiting, onboarding, and managing a new hire takes 3+ months and diverts your attention. A dedicated controller is ready to go in weeks, not months. No recruiting fees, no turnover surprises.
Controller-Signed Financials
Board meetings and investor updates demand credibility. A controller-signed close carries weight that in-house staff alone cannot. CoCountant provides controller-level oversight on every close.
Flat Monthly Fee, No Surprises
In-house costs creep: salary raises, new software licenses, benefits inflation, training budgets. CoCountant is a predictable flat monthly fee. Scale up or down with zero severance or transition pain.
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