Most owners run their company on last quarter's numbers.
A modern car warns you before the breakdown. Most businesses find out afterward. FMC Partners builds the financial reporting system that tells you where your company is heading, not just where it has been.
Driving with the windshield covered.
You can see where you have been. You have a rough sense of where you are. You have no reliable indication of where you are going. That is how most privately held companies operate, and it is entirely fixable.
Know where you stand
Before we plan anything, we establish an accurate starting point. A comprehensive review of your current financial position, systems, and reporting.
Measure what matters
We identify the financial and non-financial numbers that actually drive your profitability, then build the systems that track them.
Get warned early
Regular reviews with a partner who knows your business. Problems surface while there is still time to act on them.
CFO-level judgment, without the CFO salary.
FMC Partners was founded in 2001 by the late Harvey Lemovitz in response to a growing need among business owners: companies that would clearly benefit from a highly qualified CFO, but were unwilling or unable to make the full-time investment in one.
Today, Russ Montal and Bill Tkowski carry that work forward. Between them, more than 75 years managing the finances of privately held companies. You work directly with a partner, not a junior associate.
Meet the partners“Working with FMC is the closest thing to having a true business partner. The trust is so deep that I told my wife if anything ever happens to me, FMC is the team I want to step in and help run the company.”
Let's find out where your business actually stands.
A short conversation, no cost, no obligation. We will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Contact FMC PartnersSystems that tell you the truth about your business.
Our services are built around one outcome: improving the quality of the information you use to make decisions. Everything below is tailored to your business, not pulled from a template.
Comprehensive review
We determine the current state of your business, identify opportunities for improved profitability and growth, and flag the obstacles most likely to sidetrack you.
Build the measurements
Working with you and your staff, we develop the financial and non-financial measurements critical to your success, and the systems to report on them.
Meet, review, advise
We meet with you on a regular cadence to review your critical numbers and advise on improving them. Specific analysis gets built as the business needs it.
Eight areas we take off your desk.
Financial and Accounting Management
Day-to-day oversight of the accounting function, closing process, and financial reporting, so the numbers are right and they arrive on time.
Cash Flow Projections and Analysis
Forward-looking cash visibility, so payroll, purchasing, and growth decisions get made with the runway in plain sight.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Budgets your team can actually operate against, with forecasts updated as conditions change rather than filed away in January.
Product and Process Analysis / Costing
True cost by product, service, job, or route. The analysis that reveals which parts of your revenue are carrying the rest.
Banking and Finance Assistance
Preparing for lender conversations, structuring facilities, and managing the reporting covenants that come with them.
Business Systems Consulting and Implementation
Selecting, converting to, and implementing the accounting and operating systems that fit the size you are growing into.
Insurance and Risk Management Analysis
A clear-eyed look at what you are insured for, what you are not, and what that exposure is worth.
Merger, Acquisition, and Joint Venture Planning
Financial preparation and analysis for the transactions that change the shape of the company.
Not sure which of these you need?
That is normal, and it is the first thing the comprehensive review answers.
Start with a conversationBuilt for companies from startup to $30 million.
Our services are designed for small, growing companies that would benefit from a highly qualified CFO but are unwilling or unable to make the full-time investment. Owners stay focused on what they do best. We concentrate on the financial management and the metrics.
The model is agnostic. The experience is specific.
Client references will gladly be furnished upon request.
“Working with FMC is the closest thing to having a true business partner. The trust is so deep that I told my wife if anything ever happens to me, FMC is the team I want to step in and help run the company.”
“When the bank required a forecast, I thought working with FMC was just a hurdle to clear. Instead, their sharp questions helped us secure our financing and gave us an invaluable operational roadmap that transformed how we run our business.”
“FMC knows what investors actually look for. Their sharp feedback completely reshaped our pitch deck and directly helped us win the funding we were after.”
“Before FMC, aggressive growth was pulling our finances out of alignment. They transformed our entire accounting structure, shepherded us through a critical financial review, and put us back on a profitable, sustainable path.”
Curious whether you fit the model?
Tell us your revenue and what is keeping you up at night. We will be straight with you.
Get in touchYou get a partner. Every time.
CFOs and Controllers with more than 75 years of combined experience in the financial management of privately held corporations. No account managers, no handoffs.
Russ Montal
Russ brings deep expertise in financial and accounting management to FMC Partners' clients. As a consulting CFO, he specializes in developing financial reporting systems tailored to business needs, including cash flow projections, budgeting, and forecasting. With significant experience in banking and finance assistance, Russ helps privately held companies navigate critical decisions around business systems implementation, merger and acquisition planning, and strategic growth initiatives. His comprehensive approach combines financial analysis with actionable insights to help clients improve operations and drive business success. Russ earned his degree from Bryant University.
Bill Tkowski
Bill is a Partner at FMC Partners with extensive experience guiding privately held companies through complex financial challenges. His expertise spans financial and accounting management, cash flow analysis, and business systems consulting. Bill works closely with clients on critical initiatives including budgeting strategies, product costing analysis, banking relationships, and M&A planning. Known for his collaborative approach, he helps business owners navigate toward sustainable growth by implementing systems that provide clarity on financial performance and operational metrics. Bill's deep professional network and hands-on experience enable him to deliver practical solutions that drive measurable results. Bryant University graduate.
"Honoring the legacy of Harvey Lemovitz, whose vision and leadership laid the foundation for FMC Partners. His impact will always be remembered."
Tell us what's going on.
Russ and Bill both answer their own phones and personally respond to every email. Reach out directly below.
7 West Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Fax (508) 905-4562
