About Us
Profit Gauge provides strategic fractional CFO and comprehensive back-office financial services to growth-focused companies in SaaS, professional services, and construction.
We partner with leadership teams operating in complex, cash-sensitive environments where financial clarity directly impacts performance. Whether navigating recurring revenue models, utilization-driven profitability, or job-cost-intensive operations, we deliver executive-level financial leadership along with the foundational accounting infrastructure that supports it.
Our services span the full financial function, from day-to-day bookkeeping and reporting to advanced forecasting, KPI development, cash flow management, and capital strategy. We meet companies where they are, building reliable financial foundations while designing forward-looking strategies that scale with growth.
What sets us apart is our operator mindset. We don’t simply close the books; we align finance with operations, improve margin visibility, strengthen cash control, and create systems that support informed decision-making. Every engagement is tailored to the unique drivers of the industries we serve.
At Profit Gauge, finance is not just a back-office necessity. It’s a strategic advantage.
Alexander vonStrandtmann
Alexander vonStrandtmann is a Strategic Finance & Advisory Director who partners closely with executive leadership teams to provide financial clarity, strengthen compliance infrastructure, and improve operational performance.
He works with organizations ranging from family-owned businesses to a professional services firm generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Alexander supports businesses with multi-state regulatory oversight, entity structuring considerations, and forward-looking liability planning, helping leadership teams understand financial exposure, preserve margin, and maintain control in complex operating environments.
In addition to compliance management, Alexander focuses on improving financial operations and process efficiency. He evaluates and implements technology solutions that streamline reporting, enhance data accuracy, and reduce manual workflows, helping organizations build scalable systems that support growth. His approach emphasizes stronger internal controls, improved visibility into obligations, and better alignment between finance, operations, and compliance functions.
Within the firm, Alexander contributes to long-term performance by mentoring developing professionals and supporting initiatives that promote collaboration, accountability, and consistent client service delivery.
George Batas
George Batas is a Growth Finance Advisory Director who works with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals on complex state, local, and federal tax matters with a strong focus on risk mitigation, cash flow optimization, and regulatory compliance.
He works directly with executive leadership teams to manage multi-state tax exposure, including nexus analysis, voluntary disclosures, audit defense, and state registrations. George oversees nationwide sales tax compliance and conducts detailed exposure analyses that help companies quantify and reduce contingent liabilities. His technical expertise spans Qualified Opportunity Zones, Section 199A, Section 163(j) business interest limitations, and other high-impact planning areas affecting effective tax rates and capital strategy. During the COVID-19 crisis, he helped clients navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), maximizing loan forgiveness and preserving liquidity during a period of significant uncertainty.
George also advises international companies establishing U.S. operations, guiding them through entity setup, EIN applications, state and local registrations, payroll tax compliance, and sales tax infrastructure. He serves as a strategic partner to foreign-based CFOs seeking to enter or expand within the U.S. market, ensuring regulatory alignment and scalable compliance systems from day one.
Let Us Help:
Dear Friend,
Itâs one thing to manage a business; itâs quite another to grow it. If youâre reading this, you know what Iâm talking about (and you’re probably looking for business advising insights to help you do it).
It seems like the books are being handled properly. It seems like payroll is (mostly?) under control. It seems like the IRS is okay with how weâre handling our taxes. It seems like the financial reporting is in place.
Weâre flush ⊠most of the time. But weâre certainly not growing. Weâre not prospering.
What are we missing?
This is a common story that we hear when we first start talking to business owners. The boxes are checked; the people are in place ⊠but the fact is, theyâre not quite sure how to optimize the financials for performance and growth.
Our specialty is in reading between the lines of the systems, the softwares, and the financial statements to see the true financial story being told ⊠even when the reports all âseemâ okay (for now).
The fact is that the Federal Government would love to have more of your businessâs hard-earned money in their accounts. Your employees probably donât care about cost control as much as they should. Your sales team might need to focus their efforts in a new direction.
But you donât have to hand more dollars over to the government than they require just because you donât know their rules as well as they do. You donât have to live in a constant state of anxiety over the state of your books. The future of your business doesnât have to be a question mark.
Letâs get a real-time reading on your businessâs financial health with our business advising services. Answer a few questions below to get started.
Click the button above to take your first step, and weâll be in touch soon to follow up about your specific business advising needs.
And of course, take a few minutes to look around our website and discover why weâre considered a trusted CPA in the Long Island area.
Talk again soon,
Alexander vonStrandtmann, CPA
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PPS â Already want to schedule an appointment? I donât blame you ⊠many people are fed up with trying to manage their books and financials on their own. Our schedule is very full ⊠but if you call us at (631) 686-2732 or Email Us, weâll give you two options for an appointment right away. We will NOT make dealing with a business advisor as painful as dealing with your books has already been!