Controller Gap Diagnostic

A focused, fixed-fee assessment of your controller-layer health

What It Is

The Controller Gap Diagnostic is a paid, two to three week engagement that gives ownership a clear, written picture of how the accounting function actually operates today, where the controller-layer gaps are, and what they are costing the business. It is an assessment, not an ongoing engagement, and it is designed to give you an informed basis for deciding what to do next.

Who It’s For

Contractors and trades businesses generating $8 million to $25 million in annual revenue that have accounting or bookkeeping staff in place, but no confidence in the close process, the numbers, or what is not being caught.

What’s Included

Review of financial statements, general ledger detail, chart of accounts, and existing close documentation.

Interviews with ownership, the current controller or finance lead, and other relevant staff.

Analysis across four lenses: close discipline, key-person dependency, reporting integrity, and systems and process maturity.

A written Controller Gap Report covering current-state summary, key findings, risk assessment, and prioritized recommendations.

A live readout with ownership to walk through findings and next steps.

What’s Not Included

Bookkeeping, data entry, or hands-on cleanup work. Signal is never responsible for the underlying transactional data feeding a reconciliation.

Tax planning, compliance, or preparation.

Implementation of any recommendation (available separately through the 90-Day Program).

Recruiting or staffing services.

Investment and Timeline

Fee: $10,000 flat, invoiced upon engagement and due upon receipt. Fixed fee, not billed hourly.

Timeline: Two to three weeks from kickoff to final readout.

Schedule a Discovery Call to see if the Diagnostic is the right starting point.