
Optimize. Scale. Maximize Value.
Fractional CFO & Operational Strategy for Independent Dentists
Lilac City Advisory provides the fractional CFO leadership and operational strategy required to reclaim your autonomy and ensure your practice thrives on your terms.
The Strategic Advantage
While standard financial services look backward, a strategic ally looks forward. Historical data alone is a dangerous metric for a scaling practice; it can tell you where you have been, but it cannot predict the cash flow impact of a new associate or a shift in hygienist scheduling. I bridge the gap between "what happened" and "what lies ahead."
The Benefits
Capacity Scenarios
I leverage your specific practice data to determine if your current team and schedules are optimized for growth or if expansion is the viable path.
Data Integrity
I clean up reporting structures and ensure metrics are accurate, repeatable, and actually useful for decision-making. No more guessing what the numbers mean.
Legacy Protection
I evaluate process and systems to ensure your practice maintains its value during a future transition.
The Benefits
PILLAR 1
Data-Driven Decision Support
I begin by identifying current decision points and recurring operational breakdowns through rigorous financial and reporting analysis. We answer the critical question: "What is actually happening, and what should change?" This phase uncovers reporting gaps where data cannot be trusted and identifies opportunities for practical automation and streamlined processes.
PILLAR 2
Future-Focused Financial Strategy
I transform the strategic design into a sustainable reality through documented workflows and clarified ownership. This pillar answers: "How do we make this real and sustainable?" Our goal is to ensure your operations run predictably and thrive without the necessity of your constant physical presence.
The Process
Core Service Specializations
Operational Strategy
True time freedom is only achieved when a practice can run itself. We focus on optimizing hygienist schedules and running sophisticated capacity scenarios. This allows you to know with absolute certainty how your staffing levels impact your bottom line and your personal freedom.
Legacy & Value Protection
You deserve a thoughtful strategy for the next chapter of your career. We ensure your systems and financials are optimized for a smooth future transition. By documenting and stabilizing your practice today, we protect the asset you’ve built and provide a clear roadmap for your next chapter.
Financial Health & Forecasting
Your accountant tracks the past; your CPA handles your taxes. As your CFO, we assist you in preparing for what lies ahead. We specialize in establishing data integrity, cleaning reporting structures so your metrics are accurate, repeatable, and useful for making high-level executive decisions.
