Fractional Controller

Twenty Eighty is a cloud-based fractional finance firm serving small businesses in the $2M to $20M revenue range. The Fractional Controller will take ownership of monthly and annual close processes, cash flow forecasting, budget management, and client financial reporting. The role goes beyond traditional controllership, requiring proactive client engagement, strategic analysis, and a strong technology orientation across multiple cloud accounting platforms.

Controllers collaborate closely with fractional CFOs to execute financial strategies, prepare government submissions, handle technical bookkeeping queries, and identify opportunities to improve client profitability and operational efficiency. Candidates must be Canadian-based. Note: this listing references a hybrid work arrangement.

• Manage monthly and annual financial close processes across multiple client accounts
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and strategic financial models for clients
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, tracking and reporting on variances each month
• Review client expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities without disrupting operations
• Prepare and lodge government submissions including GST, HST, PST, T2, T3, and T5 returns
• Identify and implement AI-assisted improvements to financial workflows and reporting processes

• CPA designation with 2 or more years of direct controllership experience
• Solid working knowledge of ASPE and small business tax considerations
• Proficiency with cloud accounting tools including Xero, QuickBooks Online, Hubdoc, and Dext
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing engagement
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with technology adoption and a willingness to learn new platforms quickly

Twenty Eighty is a 100% cloud-based fractional finance firm helping small businesses grow from early revenue through to $100M. Their team combines operational rigour with a collaborative culture, providing founders with the financial infrastructure and advisory support needed to scale confidently.