Aegis Boardroom vs Full-time CFO hire: when each is the right answer.
An honest fit comparison. Full-time CFO hire and Aegis Boardroom solve overlapping needs differently. This page is the buyer's-side decision framework, not a sales pitch.
Full-time CFO hire: what it is.
A full-time CFO is a salaried executive with dedicated bandwidth, equity participation, and full P&L ownership. The category benchmark for companies $20M+ revenue.
Company has the cash flow to support a full-time CFO comp package, the operational complexity requires dedicated bandwidth, and the role is part of a long-term equity-driven leadership team.
Fractional CFO with an AI agent layer changes the math at lower revenue scales. The Aegis CFO function pairs a named advisor with five modular agents producing daily output a fractional human alone cannot.
When Full-time CFO hire is the right answer.
Company is $20M+ revenue, operationally complex, and ready to commit equity to a long-term CFO. The role is part of the leadership team identity.
When Aegis Boardroom is the right answer.
Company is $5M-$20M revenue, needs CFO-function output before a full-time CFO hire is realistic. Or company is $20M+ revenue and the existing CFO needs an agent layer underneath.
How pricing structures compare.
Full-time CFO comp sits well above fractional-CFO retainer cost. Aegis CFO function delivers at fractional cadence with the agent layer producing daily output a fractional human alone cannot match.
Frequently asked questions.
Should I cancel my Full-time CFO hire engagement to work with Aegis?
Generally no. The two often solve different problems. Many Aegis customers maintain Full-time CFO hire (or similar) engagements alongside Aegis. The discovery call surfaces whether they're complementary or substitutive in your specific situation.
Will Aegis recommend a competitor if Aegis is the wrong fit?
Yes. The discovery call surfaces fit. When Aegis is the wrong answer we say so and recommend what we know in the local market.
How is pricing different?
Full-time CFO comp sits well above fractional-CFO retainer cost. Aegis CFO function delivers at fractional cadence with the agent layer producing daily output a fractional human alone cannot match.