Fractional CFO Services for International Businesses
Your Books + Your Taxes.
A Strategy - Finally Working Together
Stop managing your finances in silos. The International CFO Package brings your bookkeeping, tax compliance, and strategic planning under one roof with a dedicated team that understands international business.
Running an International Business Shouldn't Mean Flying Blind
Nobody is connecting the dots
You have a bookkeeper. You have a tax preparer. Maybe you have an accountant overseas. But nobody is talking to each other, and nobody is looking at the full picture. You're the one trying to coordinate - and you didn't start a business to become a project manager for your own finances.
Your bookkeeper doesn't understand your tax situation
They categorize transactions, but they have no idea how those decisions affect your US filing obligations - or your tax position in other jurisdictions. You're paying for clean books that create tax problems.
Your tax preparer only sees you once a year
They show up in March, ask for documents, and disappear until next year. By then, it's too late to make strategic decisions. You're always looking backwards instead of planning ahead.
You don't actually know how your business is performing
You know revenue is coming in. You know expenses are going out. But you don't have clear visibility into margins, trends, or where you're actually making (or losing) money. Financial decisions feel like guesswork.
Every question costs extra
Need to understand something about your books? That's billable. Want to discuss tax implications of a business decision? Schedule a consultation. You've stopped asking questions because the meter is always running.
Does this sound like you?
What you're missing is a financial team with strategic leadership.
What If Your Financial Team Actually Worked as a Team?
The International CFO Package exists because we kept seeing the same problem: smart business owners with fragmented financial support.
There are plenty of firms that do international tax work. There are plenty of people who do bookkeeping. You're probably using both - but, almost nobody does both under the same roof.
That's what this package delivers. A dedicated team that maintains your books, prepares your taxes, coordinates with your international accountants. We use the financial data to inform tax strategy in real time, and using tax knowledge to guide how the books are structured in the first place.
The result You make financial decisions with actual data, optimize your capital to greater degrees, and have a team that gets smarter about your business every single month.
What's Included
Our international finance capabilities packaged for your business
Hands free annual/quarterly tax preparation
Complete preparation and filing of your US tax filings. We handle the complexity so you can focus on running your business.
Cross-Border Coordination
We work directly with your native tax accountants to ensure consistent reporting across jurisdictions. If you don't have international tax support yet, we'll connect to trusted professionals in your countries of operation.
On-Demand Tax Advisory
Unlimited access to Alex and the team for planning, questions, and updates. Email, scheduled calls, or WhatsApp - whatever works for you. 24-hour response guaranteed. No hourly fees for asking questions.
Tax Notice Support
If the IRS or a state tax authority sends correspondence related to your filings, keep you informed and handle the response.
Monthly Bookkeeping
We maintain your accounting records month to month - categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and ensuring your books reflect reality. No more scrambling at year-end.
Accounts Receivable & Payable Monitoring
We track which invoices have been paid and which are outstanding. We monitor what you owe. Your books show the real operational flow of your business.
Key Performance Indicators
We identify and calculate the metrics that actually matter for your business - profitability ratios, expense trends, period-over-period comparisons. Tailored insights that help you make decisions.
Quarterly Financial Statements
Every quarter, you'll receive a clear Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. No mystery. No waiting until tax time to understand your financial position.
Quarterly Review Meetings
We sit down together to walk through your financials, discuss what's working, flag potential concerns, and identify opportunities. This isn't a status update - it's a strategy session.
Integrated Tax Planning
Every quarterly review incorporates forward-looking tax analysis. We refine estimated payments, identify deduction opportunities, and adjust strategy based on current data.
Tax Compliance & Advisory
Complete preparation, filing, and coordination of your tax filings.
Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
Bookkeeping, quarterly financial reporting, and integrated tax planning.
Who This Package Is Built For
The International CFO Package is designed for:
International entrepreneurs running businesses that span multiple countries, currencies, or tax jurisdictions
US business owners with foreign operations who need their domestic and international reporting to work together
Small to mid-sized businesses that have outgrown DIY bookkeeping but aren't interested in managing a full finance team themselves
Founders and executives who want financial visibility without becoming the bookkeeper themselves
Anyone tired of coordinating between disconnected service providers who don't talk to each other
You don't need an international CFO if...
- You only need basic tax preparation with no ongoing financial support
- You have a simple domestic business with no international complexity
Explore Our Other Packages
Not sure this package is the right fit? Check out our other service offerings designed for different needs and business stages.
Your Dedicated Team
Not only will you be able to centralize seperate vendors under one roof, you'll work with the same people, every month, every year. No more handoffs and re-explaining your financial situation to someone new every time you need to discuss your taxes or your books.
Alex McGowin | Lead Advisor, International CFO
Alex personally oversees your account, manages the team, and is available directly for questions that need senior attention. He reviews all tax returns before filing and participates in strategic planning discussions.
Your Tax Manager
A dedicated international tax professional who handles your filings, tax planning, and any IRS correspondence. They know your filing history, your international structure, and where you're going.
Your Financial Manager
A dedicated bookkeeping professional experienced in international business who maintains your books, prepares your financial statements, and tracks the metrics that matter for your business. They understand your transaction flows and can answer questions about your day-to-day financials.
This team stays with you. As they learn your business, the work gets more efficient and the insights get more valuable. That's the compounding benefit of consistency.
How It Works
1.Onboarding & Team Introductions
You'll receive access to our secure client portal and introductions to your team. We'll schedule a kickoff call to understand your business, your current financial setup, and your goals.
2.Monthly Bookkeeping Rhythm
Your Financial Manager sends monthly requests for bank and credit card statements. In the beginning, there will be questions as we learn your business and transaction patterns. Within a few months, the process becomes seamless. After that, you'll be asking them questions.
3.Quarterly Financial Review
Every quarter, you receive your financial statements and KPI analysis. We schedule a review meeting to discuss performance, trends, and forward-looking strategy - including tax planning implications.
4.Tax Preparation (Annual)
Your Tax Manager sends a tailored questionnaire through our portal. Once we have your information, we provide a timeline, file any needed extensions or elections, and deliver a draft for your review before filing.
5.Ongoing Advisory (Year-Round)
Questions come up. Business situations change. You have direct access to your team throughout the year. No waiting for quarterly meetings & No more surprise invoices for asking questions.
Questions We Hear Often
You can upgrade to the full package when you're ready for integrated financial support, year-round advisory, and the quarterly strategic planning.
What Our Clients Say
I can't say enough good things about Alex and McGowin Tax. They do a phenomenal job and have been able to seamlessly guide me through very complex international tax compliance.
- Joshua Wegener @ Tuna Group
I HIGHLY recommend McGowin Tax for all of your tax filing needs. Alex makes the nail-biting work of getting your taxes done so simple - I can rest easy knowing a true professional is handling my financials. I am self-employed, and thanks to Alex, I no longer stress about my taxes. At all.
If you're looking for peace of mind, ease of communication and answers to the occasional "what the heck am I doing?!" question when it comes to your taxes, choose McGowin Tax.
- Emma Kobs
Stop Managing Finances in Fragments
You started your business to build something - not to coordinate between a bookkeeper who doesn't understand taxes and a tax preparer who never sees your books.
The International CFO Package brings everything together: accurate monthly books, clear quarterly reporting, proactive tax planning, and a dedicated team that knows your business as well as you do.