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Is the finance function ready for a deal?

A free 15-minute scored assessment across the six domains that determine whether your GovCon company is positioned to grow, compete for contracts, and eventually exit at a premium multiple.

24Questions
6Domains
15 minTo complete
FreeNo email required

What the diagnostic assesses

The GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic scores your company's finance function across the six domains that PE buyers and strategic acquirers examine in every GovCon diligence process, and that DCAA auditors examine in every pre-award survey.

  • Domain 01
    DCAA Compliance
    Timekeeping adequacy, cost principle compliance, incurred cost submissions, audit readiness
  • Domain 02
    Indirect Rate Architecture
    Pool structure, allocation methodology, provisional vs. final rate management
  • Domain 03
    Contract Economics
    Contract-level P&Ls, fee discipline, pricing strategy, margin visibility
  • Domain 04
    Backlog Quality
    Funded vs. unfunded backlog, recompete exposure, past performance documentation
  • Domain 05
    Finance Infrastructure
    ERP configuration, close cycle, management reporting, cash forecasting, team capacity
  • Domain 06
    Exit Readiness
    Audited financials, EBITDA bridge, virtual data room, key person dependency

How to read your score

70–100
Strong foundation. Address the gaps to optimize for the next capital event.
45–69
Meaningful gaps present.
0–44
Significant exposure. An immediate CFO engagement is recommended before any capital event.

GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic

24 questions · 6 domains · 15 minutes · Free

Rate your company's finance function across 24 statements on a 4-point scale. Receive an instant scored report with priority findings and a recommended action plan.

No email address required. No sales follow-up unless you choose to share results with the Averan team.

Begin Diagnostic Prefer to talk? Email Steve Radanovic

GovCon CFO Practice Lead

Steve Radanovic leads Averan's GovCon practice, 27 years of success across PE-backed and founder-owned government contracting businesses, including multiple successful exits.

stever@sync-exec.com

Learn about GovCon CFO services

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About the diagnostic

What does the GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic assess?
The diagnostic assesses your company's finance function across six domains: DCAA compliance, indirect rate architecture, contract economics, backlog quality, finance infrastructure, and exit readiness. Each domain is scored and produces a priority finding that tells you exactly what to address first to prepare for growth or a transaction.
How long does the diagnostic take?
Approximately 15 minutes. The diagnostic includes 24 questions across 6 domains, each rated on a 4-point scale from Not in Place to Fully in Place. Results are immediate.
What score should a GovCon company aim for?
A score of 70 or above across all six domains indicates a strong finance foundation. Scores between 45 and 70 indicate meaningful gaps that should be addressed before a capital event or transaction. Scores below 45 indicate significant exposure, an immediate CFO engagement is recommended before approaching any investor, buyer, or lender.
Who should take this diagnostic?
The diagnostic is designed for GovCon founders, CEOs, and CFOs at companies between $10M and $250M in revenue. It is also used by PE sponsors to assess the finance function of a new platform company post-close, and by GovCon CFOs to establish a baseline at the start of a new engagement. The diagnostic is most valuable when a company is within 18 to 36 months of a planned transaction, recapitalization, or significant growth event.
What happens after I complete the diagnostic?
You receive an instant scored report with domain scores, priority findings ordered from lowest to highest score, and a recommended action plan for each finding. You can share the results with Steve Radanovic at Averan to discuss what an engagement would look like, or you can use the findings independently. There is no required follow-up and no email address is required to complete the diagnostic.

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Fractional CFO for GovCon Sync-to-Sale: Fix the Gaps Interim CFO Deployment Steve Radanovic, GovCon CFO Lead GovCon Insights

Frequently asked questions

What does the GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic assess?

The GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic assesses your company's finance function across six domains: DCAA compliance, indirect rate architecture, contract economics, backlog quality, finance infrastructure, and exit readiness. Each domain is scored from 1 to 100 and produces a priority finding that tells you exactly what to address first.

How long does the GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic take?

The GovCon CFO Readiness Diagnostic takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It includes 24 questions across 6 domains, each rated on a 4-point scale from Not in Place to Fully in Place.

What score should a GovCon company have on the CFO Readiness Diagnostic?

A score of 70 or above across all six domains indicates a strong finance foundation. Scores between 45 and 70 indicate meaningful gaps that should be addressed before a capital event or transaction. Scores below 45 indicate significant exposure, an immediate CFO engagement is recommended before approaching any investor, buyer, or lender.