Fractional CFO · Small businesses & startups
Fractional CFO services for small businesses and startups looking to grow. Countr partners with driven entrepreneurs to build a strong financial backbone, so you can stay focused on driving your business forward.
Where we drive value
At Countr we understand that a strong financial backbone is imperative for an organization's success. Here's how we drive value for your business.
We implement the correct processes, tools and systems so your data is relevant and timely for every business decision.
We take ownership of your finance function, so you're out of the day to day and focused on driving impact for your business.
We define and identify your Key Performance Indicators, along with the tools to track them, so success can be quantified and measured every step of the way.
We partner with entrepreneurs and business owners to provide strategic leadership and actionable insights that move the organization forward.
Why a fractional CFO?
Every business can be broken down into a simple framework. At the end of the day, the heart of a business is cash in and cash out.
Put capital to work in people, product and growth.
Turn that investment into something customers value.
Bring the cash back in, then reinvest and grow.
A CFO helps your organization navigate those complexities.
Many organizations don't have the financial resources yet, or aren't at the stage where a full time CFO is required. A fractional CFO gives you the same expertise with an immediate start, no recruitment fees, a flexible commitment and support on call when you need it.
Services
Fractional CFO services are at the core of what we do. Pick what you need today and add more as your business grows.
Advisory
Strategic leadership and actionable insights, with 100% of the effort for a fraction of the cost.
Accounting
Accurate, up to date books so you always know where you stand and year end is never a scramble.
Tax
Planning ahead so you keep more of what you earn, and filings done right and on time.
Try it
The heart of a business is cash in and cash out. Plug in rough numbers and see your runway. This is the kind of insight a fractional CFO keeps up to date for you.
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You're burning $18,000 a month. At this pace, cash runs out around late 2027.
How it works
Getting started is simple. Here's what the first few weeks look like.
A free 30 minute conversation about your business, where things stand and what you need.
A fixed monthly fee with the scope written out. No surprise invoices.
We connect your accounts, tidy up past records and get your systems running properly.
Books closed, reports delivered and a check in to review the numbers together.
Who we work with
Key CRA dates
| Filing | Due | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Personal tax (T1) | Apr 30 | Individuals. Balance owing is due the same day. |
| Self employed T1 | Jun 15 | Filing deadline for self employed individuals. Balance owing is still due Apr 30. |
| Corporate tax (T2) | Year end + 6 mo | Corporations. Balance owing is usually due 2 or 3 months after year end. |
| HST / GST return | Period end + 1 mo | Monthly and quarterly filers. Annual filers have different dates. |
| Payroll remittances | 15th | Regular remitters, for the previous month's payroll. |
| T4 slips | Last day of Feb | Employers, for the previous calendar year. |
General guide only. Your exact dates depend on your year end and filing frequency.
FAQ
It's an experienced CFO who works with your business on a flexible basis. You get expert advice with 100% of the effort for a fraction of the cost, with an immediate start, no recruitment fees and support on call when you need it.
Not always. Many growing organizations don't have the financial resources yet, or aren't at the stage where a full time CFO is required. A fractional CFO gives you the same expertise until you are.
Most clients pay a fixed monthly fee based on the size of the business and the services included. You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start.
Yes. Cleanup and catch up work is one of the most common ways clients start with us. We'll get everything current, then keep it that way.
Yes. We work with businesses across Canada. Everything runs through secure cloud tools and video calls, and we're happy to meet in person where it makes sense.
We work mainly in QuickBooks Online and Xero, along with tools for receipts, payroll and bill payments. If you already use something else, we'll talk it through.
Get started
Book a free discovery call. Tell us about your business and where you want to take it, and we'll show you how Countr can help.
Free discovery call
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