The best fractional CFOs in Canada bring senior financial leadership without a full-time price tag. Choosing the wrong one costs you more than money—it costs you clarity. This guide covers who's worth your attention, what they actually do, and how to find the right fit for your business stage and goals.
Top 12 Fractional CFOs in Canada
Below are the profiles of the top fractional CFOs in Canada, covering who they are and what they bring to the space.
Nicole Ballestrin
Founder & CEO at Aspire CFO
Toronto, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Leadership#Financial Strategy#Business Growth#Finance Operations#Executive Leadership
Nicole Ballestrin founded Aspire CFO after holding finance positions at McKinsey & Company Canada, McMillan LLP, Sears Canada, Nortel Networks, and EY. She is a CPA with over 20 years of experience.
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Brian Anderson
Regional Director at The CFO Centre Canada
Calgary, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Services#Capital Raising#Financial Strategy#Business Growth#Entrepreneurship
Brian Anderson is Regional Director at The CFO Centre Canada, where he leads a team of finance executives serving businesses in Calgary and Southern Alberta. He has 25 years of CFO experience.
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Darryl Goodall
President at Part Time CFO Services
Northumberland, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Services#Business Turnarounds#Debt Financing#Strategic Planning#Operational Improvement
Darryl Goodall is president and founder of Part Time CFO Services, established in 2013. His finance and operations career includes work with PepsiCo, Quaker Oats, and privately held businesses.
Goodall helps businesses…
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Katherine Ayotte
CFO at Aspire CFO
Calgary, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Services#Corporate Restructuring#Financial Strategy#Energy Finance#Financial Operations
Katherine Ayotte is a CFO at Aspire CFO and a CPA with executive finance experience across energy, clean technology, construction, consumer goods, and real estate in both public and private markets.
Ayotte…
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Karen Inman
Fractional CFO/ Financial Consultant at Aspire CFO
Vancouver, Canada
Focus area:
#Strategic Finance#Financial Systems#Operational Leadership#Business Growth#Financial Planning
Karen Inman is a fractional CFO and financial consultant at Aspire CFO, experienced in leading finance and operations for multinational businesses, such as DP World and Stormtech Performance Apparel.
Her fractional CFO…
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Rebecca Ong
Fractional CFO at Aspire CFO
Toronto, Canada
Focus area:
#Corporate Finance#Project Financing#Financial Reporting#Budgeting & Forecasting#Renewable Energy
Rebecca Ong is a fractional CFO at Aspire CFO and a CPA and CFA with 30 years of finance experience. Her career spans investment banking, renewable energy, construction, fintech, and businesses.
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Kashif Malik
CFO at Aspire CFO
Toronto, Canada
Focus area:
#Financial Transformation#Capital Raising#Mergers & Acquisitions#Cash Flow Management#Investor Reporting
Kashif Malik is a CFO at Aspire CFO and a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant. His executive finance experience spans technology, SaaS, healthcare, marketplaces, and multinational organizations.
Malik helps growth-stage and mid-market companies…
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Niall Cotter
Founder & Fractional CFO at Claricy
Toronto, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Services#Financial Planning & Analysis#Profitability Analysis#Cash Flow Forecasting#B2B Services
Niall Cotter founded Claricy after a finance career spanning enterprise software, private equity, and recurring revenue. He spent 17 years at SAP before moving into CFO leadership roles.
Through Claricy, Cotter works…
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Darrell Nimchuk
Fractional CFO at Aspire CFO
Calgary, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Leadership#Business Turnarounds#Capital Structuring#Mergers & Acquisitions#Profitability Improvement
Darrell Nimchuk is a fractional CFO at Aspire CFO with 20 years of experience in finance leadership, entrepreneurship, and transformation across energy, manufacturing, technology, and real estate.
Nimchuk helps companies navigate turnarounds,…
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Alyssa Dewar
Founder & Principal Advisor at Tideway Advisory
Calgary, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Leadership#Financial Strategy#Operational Execution#Business Transformation#Executive Advisory
Alyssa Dewar is the founder and principal advisor of Tideway Advisory, a Calgary-based firm combining fractional CFO and chief of staff services. She is a CPA with experience in finance and advisory.
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Gaetan Brillaud
Founder & Managing Partner at Fractal
Montréal, Canada
Focus area:
#Startup Finance#Fractional CFO Services#Fundraising#Financial Due Diligence#Financial Modeling
Gaetan Brillaud is the founder and managing partner of Fractal, a fractional CFO and due diligence firm for tech startups. His career includes EY, Deloitte, Investissement Québec, and Desjardins.
Brillaud works as…
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Ryan Chenier
Founder & CEO of Mastery Fractional CFO Services
Winnipeg, Canada
Focus area:
#Fractional CFO Services#Construction Finance#Financial Strategy#Business Growth#Operational Performance
Ryan Chenier is the founder and CEO of Mastery Fractional CFO Services, established in 2019. He holds an MBA and spent over a decade in senior business development in the logistics industry.
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Selection Methodology
I selected the leaders on this list based on their relevance, demonstrated expertise and impact, professional credibility, and active service offerings in the field.
I look for evidence such as leading meaningful initiatives, delivering results, providing ongoing operational leadership, developing influential ideas or practices, publishing or teaching, and other contributions that demonstrate impact.
These leaders must also be based in the area or clearly serve clients there, including through a broader regional, national, or global service area.
Further Reading
Take a closer look at Canada's financial leadership talent with our guide to fractional CFOs in Toronto.
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