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The J.F. Austin Group

The J.F. Austin Group

Rural PK-12 Advisory

A senior finance partner for rural school districts.

Leadership transitions, audit findings, tight budgets and federal grants: handled by someone who has held the chair.

What we help with

  • •Fractional & interim CFO support
  • •Budget strategy & cash flow
  • •Federal grants
  • •Audit findings
  • •Leadership transitions
  • •Board reporting

How an engagement works

  1. 1.Define. We agree on the question and the scope.
  2. 2.Diagnose. We look closely at where things stand.
  3. 3.Recommend. We lay out clear, prioritized options.
  4. 4.Implement. We help you put the plan into motion.
  5. 5.Embed. We hand off so your team can carry it forward.

Three ways to engage

Monthly retainer

Ongoing finance leadership support.

Fixed-fee project

A defined scope with a clear price.

Hourly

Targeted help for a specific question.

Free checklist

The Rural District Leadership Transition Checklist: the first 30 days after a CFO or superintendent change.

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