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Brian Marchuck
BrianMarchuck@brownplus.com
Local governments operate in a complex financial environment. Budget pressures, changing reporting requirements, grant compliance, debt management and long-term planning all require experienced financial leadership. At the same time, hiring and retaining a qualified, full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can be difficult and costly, especially for smaller municipalities where the workload may not justify a full-time executive.
Outsourced CFO services offer a practical, cost-effective solution. Whether filling a temporary gap or providing ongoing oversight, an outsourced CFO delivers experienced guidance without the salary, benefits and other expenses of a full-time hire. Municipalities gain senior-level expertise in areas such as audit preparation, state reporting and financial planning – allowing elected officials and administrative leaders to focus on serving their communities with confidence that their finances are well-managed and aligned with long-term goals.
Since our founding in 1990, Brown Plus has grown into a trusted provider of quality outsourced CFO services to municipalities across Pennsylvania. Our team understands the unique operational, regulatory and public accountability requirements facing local governments. We partner with municipalities to strengthen financial operations and provide clarity in decision-making.
Our services include:
Business and Financial Operations
- Management of accounts payable and payroll.
- Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
- Budget development and short- and long-term forecasting.
- Cash flow modeling, monitoring and projections.
Financial and Benchmark Reporting
- Development of clear, meaningful financial reports.
- Key performance metric tracking and benchmarking.
- Trend analysis to support strategic planning.
Software and Technology Advisory
- Accounting software selection and implementation.
- Financial systems strategy, optimization and design.
Business Relationship Management
- Coordination with banks, lenders, investors, insurers and other key advisors.
- Audit support and liaison services.
Our government clients rely on us to provide transparent, accurate and up-to-date financial information that supports sound decision-making. Using real-time data and benchmarking insights, we help identify operational improvements, strengthen internal controls and reduce the risk of unexpected financial challenges.
Beyond day-to-day financial management, we assist municipalities with:
- Federal and state compliance guidance.
- Grant oversight and reporting.
- Cash flow and capital management strategies.
- Internal control evaluations and enhancements.
- Staff training on governmental accounting best practices.
We believe effective outsourced CFO services begin with a deep understanding of each client’s operations, challenges and objectives. Many of our professionals are active members of government-focused organizations across Pennsylvania, including the Government Finance Officers Association of Pennsylvania (GFOA-PA) and the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s Business Leaders Network. Our involvement keeps us engaged with emerging issues and best practices affecting local governments throughout the Commonwealth.
In addition to outsourced CFO services, our Government Practice includes extensive experience auditing federal programs for municipalities, including Single Audits and Grant Audits. Brown Plus is a member of the Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), reflecting our commitment to quality and accountability in governmental auditing.
At Brown Plus, we are proud to serve as a trusted financial partner to local governments. Our team delivers the experience, responsiveness and practical insight municipalities need to operate effectively today while planning confidently for tomorrow.
Contact Brown Plus today to learn how our outsourced CFO services can support your municipality!