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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Argento CPA Business Strategist | Fractional CFO | Founder | Investor Be the Right Hand to the Founder. Lead with Clarity. Scale with Confidence. Role - Fractional CFO Growth Partner to Marketing Agencies At Argento CPA, were not just closing books were helping creative agency founders scale smarter. Were looking for a Fractional CFO to act as a strategic right hand to the founder and a key financial leader across a portfolio of high-performing, fast-growing marketing and digital agencies ($2M$10M+ revenue). This role is all about clarity, confidence, and control. Youll lead forecasting, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and cash planning so agency founders can make better decisions, faster. Youll have full support from a controller-led bookkeeping team and access to modern tools, models, and systems like QuickBooks Online, Fathom, and Reach Reporting to help you deliver true financial leadership. Why this role matters Most firms stop at reporting. We dont. We help clients turn data into action and growth into enterprise value. This role drives that transformation. Heres why it matters: Youll turn real-time data into strategic clarity for fast-moving agency founders. Youll lead pricing reviews, margin analysis, and cash flow modeling that drive profit. Youll help founders understand labor efficiency, set KPIs, and stay ahead of tax. Youll guide decision-making during growth, hiring, and exit prep. Your job is to make sure nothing in the business is financially unclear and everything is aligned to scale. External responsibilities Act as CFO for a portfolio of high-growth creative agencies ($2M$10M+ revenue). Lead monthly and quarterly strategy calls with clients backed by clean financials. Build and maintain 12-month forecasts, budget vs. actual tracking, and scenario models. Advise on pricing strategy, service mix profitability, and team planning. Help founders track cash flow, manage payables, and set compensation/dividend strategy. Surface insights from QBO, P&L trends, and dashboards to drive real action. Support funding, grant, or exit planning with clean data and compelling narratives. Help onboard new clients with support of accounting team and develop SOPs. Internal responsibilities Collaborate with Controllers and Finance Teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting. Review monthly packages: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs. Refine processes for automated reporting, forecasting tools, and client dashboards. Refine processes for forecasting, tax installment planning, and client onboarding. Identify and solve issues fast from incorrect allocations to scope creep. Contribute to internal knowledge base, SOPs, and financial model templates. Results we expect Strategic finance calls completed on time, with clear recommendations and action steps. Forecasts and budgets updated quarterly and actually used by the client. Clients are clear on cash flow, tax, and profitability no more surprises. Client decisions improve as a direct result of your input. High client satisfaction and strong LTV due to your financial leadership. What you bring 10+ years in finance leadership (Fractional CFO, Controller, or FP&A roles). Deep understanding of agency operations, labor efficiency, and margin structure. Expert-level knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) and experience optimizing setups for client insights. Hands-on experience building dashboards and client reports using tools like Fathom, Reach, or similar. Strong forecasting, modeling, and pricing strategy chops. CPA or equivalent preferred but strategic experience and judgment matter more. Excellent communicator who can distill complexity into clarity. Proficient with QBO, Dext, Plooto, Wagepoint, and cloud finance tools. Comfortable leading client calls and owning outcomes. What youll get Fully Remote Work from anywhere in Canada. Flexible Schedule Autonomy over your time and client load. World-Class Coaching Weve invested $200K+ in masterminds and training. High-Impact Work Founders depend on you to grow and scale. Strategic Exposure Work directly with Argentos founder and leadership team. Real Upside Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses. Were a Canadian accounting and advisory firm built for high-performance founders. Our clients dont want bean counters they want strategic partners. We provide forecasts, dashboards, pricing models, profitability strategies, and exit planning all powered by rock-solid financial systems. We move fast. We act like owners. And were building the best remote finance team in Canada. Core values Extreme Ownership You take full responsibility for outcomes not just tasks. Kaizen You improve everything you touch every single week. Collaboration You make the team better and solve problems proactively. Humility You ask questions, admit mistakes, and never stop learning. Compensation Comp range: $160K$190K CAD Bonus plan: Up to 50% of salary, tied to gross profit and performance Apply now If youre ready to do more than just deliver reports and you want to help real businesses grow with clarity, control, and confidence lets talk. Were raising the bar for what a CFO should be. Join us. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Sales Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Argento CPA by 2x Get notified about new Chief Financial Officer jobs in Canada . 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