Hire a Fractional Financial Controller
Financial Control. Without the Full-Time Overhead.
Senior financial control and reporting leadership that keeps your books clean, your board informed, and your finance function running like clockwork — on a flexible, part-time basis.
Why finance leaders choose Fractionus
- Vetted operators only. We shortlist experienced Financial Controllers with track records in your industry and company stage.
- Fast start. Typical kickoff in days — critical when month-end is approaching or financials need cleaning up.
- Flexible engagement. Scaled to your transaction volume and reporting cadence.
- Clear outcomes. Clean books, timely close, compliance calendar, and board-ready reporting.
What is a Fractional Financial Controller?
A Fractional Financial Controller is a senior accounting and finance professional who partners with your business on a part-time basis to own the integrity of your financial records and reporting. Sitting below the Fractional CFO level, the Controller is the engine room of your finance function — ensuring every number is accurate, every process is documented, and every deadline is met.
Where they go deep
- Month-end and year-end close processes
- Management accounts and financial reporting packages
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Payroll processing oversight and accuracy
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- External audit preparation and liaison
- Tax compliance (GST/VAT, corporate tax, payroll tax)
- Finance system implementation and process improvement
- Internal controls design and documentation
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When to hire a fractional Financial Controller
- Your month-end close is taking too long or producing unreliable numbers. A fractional Controller redesigns the process and creates the discipline to close fast and accurately.
- You’re preparing for an audit, due diligence, or fundraise. Clean, auditable financials are non-negotiable — a fractional Controller gets you there.
- You have a CFO but no Controller. Many fractional CFOs don’t run the day-to-day accounting — a Controller fills that critical gap.
- Your bookkeeper or finance team needs senior oversight. A fractional Controller provides the technical leadership and review layer your team needs.
What does engagement look like?
Most companies engage a fractional Financial Controller on a monthly retainer, scaled to their transaction volume and reporting complexity. Engagements typically range from 1 day per week for smaller businesses to 3+ days during audit or fundraise periods.
90-Day deliverables typically include
- Financial systems and processes audit
- Month-end close process redesign and timeline
- Chart of accounts review and clean-up
- Management reporting pack (P&L, BS, CF) design
- Compliance calendar and obligation register
- Internal controls documentation
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Why the fractional model is surging
For businesses that don't yet need a full-time Controller but have grown beyond what a bookkeeper can handle, the fractional model closes an expensive gap. It provides the technical accounting rigour and senior oversight that growing businesses need, without the $120K–$160K cost of a permanent hire — and without the lag of building the role from scratch.
How Fractionus works
- Brief us once. Your industry, accounting complexity, current finance setup, and reporting obligations.
- Shortlist in days. Meet 2–3 vetted fractional Financial Controllers matched to your stage and sector.
- You choose. Interview, check fit, and select your leader.
- We handle everything else. Paperwork, billing, and smooth scale-up/scale-down.
What you'll get — and measure
- Clean, accurate financials produced on a consistent close schedule
- Board and investor reporting packages delivered on time, every time
- A compliance calendar with no missed deadlines
- Documented processes your finance team can follow independently
- A measurable reduction in audit risk and finance-related surprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about working with a fractional Financial Controller through Fractionus
What’s the difference between a Financial Controller and a CFO?
A CFO focuses on financial strategy — capital structure, investor relations, fundraising, and long-range financial planning. A Controller focuses on financial control — the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of your financial records and reporting. Both are critical; many businesses need the Controller before they need a Fractional CFO. Read more in our guide: What Does a Fractional CFO Actually Do?
Do we need a Controller if we already have a bookkeeper?
Almost certainly. A bookkeeper records transactions; a Controller reviews, reconciles, interprets, and reports on them. If you have investors, a board, or complex transactions, you need Controller-level oversight.
Can a fractional Controller work with our existing accounting software?
Yes. Our Controllers are experienced across major platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, MYOB, and Sage. They’ll optimise your existing setup or recommend an upgrade if needed.
How quickly can we start?
Most clients meet shortlists within a week and kick off within days of selection.
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