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Fractional CMO Services

Strategic Marketing Leadership, Tailored for Accounting Firms

Fractional engagements designed to help firms scale smarter, faster, and with more confidence.

You’ve invested in marketing, hired help, maybe even launched a few campaigns—and you’re hoping it will generate real growth. But without clear leadership, a structured plan, and someone accountable for outcomes, marketing remains disconnected from your firm’s actual goals.

Therefore, our Fractional CMO Services give accounting firms the strategic leadership they need—without the overhead of a full-time hire. We help you build a marketing function that aligns with your firm’s growth targets, fits your culture, and drives measurable results.

Whether you’re just getting started or trying to level up, we bring the clarity, consistency, and confidence your firm needs to scale.

Leading marketing when you’re not a marketer is challenging—especially in a profession where precision, logic, and expertise are everything.

Full Fractional CMO Services

Many CPA firm leaders are expected to guide marketing efforts, yet haven’t been trained to do so. You’re smart, strategic, and growth-minded—but marketing often feels like a black box. You’re not alone.

It’s common for firms to experience:

  • Scattered marketing investments with unclear ROI
  • A lack of strategic planning or accountability
  • No consistent rhythm for execution or follow-through
  • Internal team confusion on who’s leading what—or why

Our Proven Framework: The Six Fundamentals of Marketing

At AccountingCMO, our approach is built on six simple—yet powerful—fundamentals that create lasting marketing success:

Know Where You’re Going

Defining clear business growth objectives is the first step to getting there. We help firms map their future with precision.

Understand Your Buyer

We help you uncover why your ideal clients do—or don’t—choose your firm, and build strategies around that insight.

Positioning Your Offer

We sharpen how your services are positioned in the market, aligning value with the real needs of your clients.

Align Sales & Marketing

We ensure your marketing strategy directly supports your business goals, maximizing operational efficiency and sales growth.

Cadence for Planning & Accountability

We install a regular rhythm of marketing planning, execution, and review—keeping your firm consistent, responsive, and accountable.

Structuring Processes for Campaigns & Creative

We create a structured approach to campaigns and creative work based on your actual needs, removing guesswork and waste.

What Firms Say About Partnering with AccountingCMO

Here’s how clients describe the value of working with AccountingCMO to lead their marketing function with clarity, structure, and results.

“Working with Chad has been an absolute game-changer for my clients. As a business coach, I have seen firsthand how Chad’s strategic marketing insights and innovative approach have propelled businesses to new heights. His ability to understand the unique needs of each client and deliver tailored marketing solutions has been invaluable. I always look forward to collaborating with him and highly recommend his services to anyone looking to elevate their marketing game.”

Brad Justus

Partner

Inspire Results

“I had the pleasure of working with Chad Person during my tenure as the Director of Sales at the CPA Firm I worked for in 2024 and 2025. During that time, Chad’s expertise and strategic vision were instrumental in transforming our marketing, leads management and overall sales strategy.”

Jeremy Pratt

Sales Director

“Working with Chad across multiple clients has been both productive and energizing. We’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on several projects, and each time, Chad brings clarity, focus, and a deep understanding of what drives real marketing results. His strategic mindset pairs seamlessly with our digital efforts, and together we’ve been able to move the needle in meaningful ways. Beyond the strategy, Chad is simply great to work with: always thoughtful, always approachable, and always focused on doing what’s best for the client.”

Matt McGinnis

COO

RivalMind

“Working with Chad has been one of the most valuable parts of my transition into a new marketing role in the accounting industry. As someone new to the space, I leaned heavily on his deep industry knowledge and strategic guidance, which helped me get up to speed quickly and confidently. Over the past year, Chad has coached me through building and refining our marketing strategy, aligning our efforts with firm-wide growth goals, and improving communication across departments. He’s also helped execute key projects, delivering final products that far exceeded expectations. Chad’s expertise and support have been truly game-changing.”

Emma S.

Marketing Leader

High-growth CPA firm

“Having run a successful law firm for over 30 years, I already had a solid marketing foundation, and I knew that with the right person to refine our branding, systematize our efforts, and build a strong referral pipeline, we could take the firm to the next level. But we couldn’t justify hiring a full-time CMO, and our once-effective marketing had gone stale, dragging down ROI and holding back growth. Therefore, we brought in Chad Person from yorCMO, and within just six months, he’s transformed our approach, sharpening strategy, realigning focus, and launching a digital and referral marketing campaign that are already bringing in more of the right clients. I highly recommend him.:

Patrick Barone

Founder and CEO

Barone Defense Firm

AccountingCMO helped us identify and eliminate redundancies and areas of weakness in our strategies, making us more efficient and effective. Their ability to see the bigger picture, while honing in on the details is a rare combination. Their insights left a lasting impact on the firm If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your marketing efforts and drive growth, they are the professionals to trust.

Brian Corby

COO

Barone Defense Firm

Build a Marketing Function That Supports Real Growth

Our proven six fundamentals framework is designed to make marketing manageable, measurable, and meaningful for your accounting firm.

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