Fractional Controller Services
Your accounting and finance team, without the full-time cost. Customized support to scale your growing business.
Team Oversight
Review and support bookkeeping or accounting staff, whether they are part of our bookkeeping team or internal to your company.
Month-End Close
Review month-end close processes to ensure clean, on-time reporting.
Financial Reporting
Timely, accurate reports tailored to your business and stakeholder needs.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial planning and analysis to align with your business goals.
Cash Management
Monitor, manage, and forecast liquidity with confidence.
Audit Preparation/Readiness
Clean working papers, prepared on time, with a focus on complex accounting issues, internal controls, and timely filing.
What is Financial Controller?
A fractional controller is a senior accounting professional who provides part-time financial leadership to businesses that don’t yet need—or aren’t ready to afford—a full-time hire. They bring the structure, accuracy, and insight needed to improve financial operations and support business growth, all while working on a flexible schedule that aligns with your needs.
Key Responsibilities
Fractional controllers oversee your accounting function with a focus on accurate reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and cash flow management. They ensure you have timely financial information to support day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, helping you avoid surprises and stay ahead of potential issues.
Where They Fit in the Organization
For businesses with a bookkeeper or junior accounting staff, the controller typically sits one level above, managing these roles and translating raw financial data into meaningful insights. They also serve as a key financial advisor to the owner, CEO, or CFO — often acting as the link between operations and strategic decision-making.
When to Bring One Onboard
Many small and medium-sized businesses start to feel the need for a controller around the $2M to $5M revenue mark, or when the volume and complexity of transactions begin to grow. A fractional controller can help set up scalable systems before issues arise, and can also support key objectives such as funding rounds, audit preparation, or rapid expansion.
Why It Matters
Without controller-level oversight, financial data can become fragmented, unreliable, or simply underutilized. A fractional controller brings consistency, discipline, and clarity to the finance function — freeing up the business owner to focus on growth instead of spreadsheets.
Why Work With Origin
At Origin Accounting & Advisory, our fractional controller services are designed with growing Canadian businesses in mind. We’re CPA-led, remote-ready, and structured to scale alongside your business. Whether you need better reporting, stronger controls, or simply a second set of experienced eyes on your numbers, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.th Origin, you’ll have reporting that instills confidence and demonstrates control. We help you show up prepared, credible, and informed, every time.
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What our Clients Say
We were introduced to Origin as a firm that could help us through the maternity leave of a key admin and finance person in our 18-employee company. Over a series of meetings, we developed a format that would work for our situation and implemented shortly after.
The relationship has worked very well since, delivering on both the accounting and the advisory side. It has been much more than simply filling in for a leave employee, and when that employee returns, the efficiencies and organization that Origin has built into the role will allow her to work much more effectively. Origin is an innovative company that I can recommend without hesitation.Peter Sziklai
Owner and President, Tsawassen Collision Ltd.
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What our Clients Say
Matt and the Origin team have transformed our financial operations at Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration. From day one, they delivered comprehensive reporting, rolling cash-flow forecasts, and expert guidance, including leading the implementation of our new accounting system and enhanced reporting templates.
The processes they put in place quickly uncovered internal theft, and they navigated the bank’s financial requirements to facilitate our company buy-back. Thanks to their clear, actionable advice, we now enjoy real-time visibility into our pipeline, resources, and cash position.
I consider Origin a true partner in accounting and finance.Bob Stevenson
President and CEO, Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration Ltd.
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What our Clients Say
Origin Accounting has been a pleasure to work with. Since bringing them onboard to be our Fractional Controller in October of 2023, the business has been running smoother, cleaner and we have a clear outlook on our financial health, cash flow, and always know where we stand with our projects.
Owning a construction company can be rewarding but also very risky so having live data to work with is critical for planning and operating successfully. I would highly recommend hiring Matt, Zohra and their team. The future is brighter with them on your side!Shayne FInskars
Owner, City & Country Contracting Ltd.
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What our Clients Say
It is a pleasure working with the team at Origin Accounting. They have brought clarity and consistency to our financial systems—managing everything from monthly bookkeeping and AP/AR to board reporting and audit prep.
Their approach is thorough, responsive, and tailored to the unique needs of our small nonprofit. It’s obvious that they care about our work – they are as familiar with our programs, funders, and operations as we are! Thanks to their support, I feel more confident in our numbers and have more time to focus on our mission.Tina Strehlke
Minerva BC
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some of the questions business owners ask us most — so you can feel confident in choosing the right accounting partner.
Professional guidance, strategic insight, and financial peace of mind are all things a bookkeeper alone cannot provide.
A bookkeeper records transactions, but they don’t:
- Catch accounting errors before they become costly
- Offer controller-level strategic advice to grow your business
- Provide cash flow management and financial forecasting
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Identify tax-saving opportunities
Many business owners pay twice — once for a cheap bookkeeper, and again to fix errors when they realize the mess their “cloud accountant” left behind.
A bookkeeper helps manage your day-to-day financial tasks — recording transactions, managing invoices, and keeping your books organized and accurate.
A controller provides financial management to drive strategic direction — helping you understand your numbers, manage cash flow, and make better business decisions.
If your business needs help staying on top of transactions and compliance, a bookkeeper is essential. If you want deeper financial insights, reporting, and support with planning for growth, it may be time to add a controller. Many growing businesses need both — and at Origin Accounting & Advisory, we offer scalable solutions to give you the right level of support at the right time.
Absolutely. Many of our clients already have an internal bookkeeper, accountant(s), or bookkeeping service in place. Our Controller services are designed to work alongside your existing team — providing oversight, financial reporting, cash flow management, and strategic advice to help you make better business decisions.
Think of us as the next layer of support — turning your financial information into meaningful insights, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
Pricing is based on the size and complexity of your business — because no two businesses are the same, no two businesses need the exact same level of support.
Scalable Bookkeeping services start at $1,000 per month and Fractional Controller services start at $2,000 per month.
All of our pricing is fixed-fee, transparent, and reviewed regularly as your business evolves — so there are no surprises.
No, partnering with Origin Accounting & Advisory LLP is not a long-term commitment. We offer flexible services with a simple 30-day cancellation policy and no locked-in contracts.
Our model is designed to grow with your business — giving you the financial expertise you need, only when you need it. Whether you’re scaling up or streamlining, you’re always in control.
Protecting your data is a top priority. We use secure, cloud-based platforms with industry-standard encryption to ensure your financial information is always safe and accessible only to authorized users who are working on your file.
Our systems are regularly updated and monitored, and we follow strict internal protocols for data handling, access control, and confidentiality. You can trust that your sensitive information is protected every step of the way.
Hiring your own accountant can make sense, but for many growing businesses, working with Origin offers more flexibility, expertise, and value. Instead of relying on a single in-house hire, you gain access to a full team of CPAs and finance professionals who scale with your needs.
We provide controller-level insight, strategic support, and reliable bookkeeping, without the cost and commitment of building an internal finance department. It’s ideal if you want expert guidance without taking on the overhead of a full-time hire.