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Position Title: Fractional Controller/Consultant

Contract Duration: 3 days per week - open ended
Salary & Benefits: Consultancy rate - $50-60/hr
Position Status: Existing vacancy
Location: Downtown Ottawa)
Work Model: Mostly remote - some onsite for onboarding, maybe 2 days per month

Our client is a growing Canadian-based organization with international operations and investments, supporting a portfolio of businesses across Canada and the Caribbean. With deep roots in the technology and digital services space, the organization has built a reputation for innovation, operational stability, and long-term growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a CPA-designated accounting professional who enjoys working in entrepreneurial environments and partnering closely with leadership teams. The role offers a high degree of flexibility and autonomy, making it ideal for someone seeking meaningful, hands-on work in a part-time consulting or fractional capacity.

This is a remote opportunity with occasional onsite requirements during onboarding and periodic in-person meetings approximately twice per month. The position is expected to require approximately 3 days per week on an ongoing, open-ended basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple business units
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting working papers
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow monitoring
• Support payroll coordination and related compliance requirements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax filings, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights, reporting, and operational support
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, and advisors

Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities or business units
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting practices; exposure to international or Caribbean operations considered an asset
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, payroll support, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

What Will Make You Successful

• Experience supporting entrepreneurial, founder-led, or small-to-mid-sized businesses
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a consulting or fractional capacity

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AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.