Fractional CFO Services Vancouver
Senior Financial Leadership.
Without the Full-Time Price Tag.
We have sat in the CFO chair. So when we step in as a fractional CFO for your business in Vancouver, the guidance you get comes from someone who has lived the decisions you are facing, not just studied them.
Because there is a big difference between someone who understands your numbers and someone who knows what to do with them.
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Do You Actually Need A Fractional CFO?
How Do You Know When It Is Time?
Most business owners ask this question too late. By the time they realize they need a fractional CFO, they have already made a few expensive decisions without the right financial guidance.
Here's what we hear a lot, close to how owners actually put it, before they call us:
"We're really busy, we've got loads of jobs, but our bank balance doesn't even have enough to cover costs for one month if revenue stopped tomorrow."
Being busy isn't the same as being financially safe. Those are two different problems.
"I look at the P&L, the balance sheet, the bank balance, and I still can't tell you what any of it means."
If the numbers on the page don't translate into a decision you can make, they're not doing their job.
"I'm kept up at night not knowing if I can cover payroll or pay my vendors."
This is the one that tells us it's not a "someday" problem anymore.
"I'm not even taking a decent salary out of my own business."
Common, and rarely talked about. Growing the business shouldn't mean shrinking yourself out of it.
"I know I want to grow, I just don't have anyone to help me do it profitably instead of just bigger."
Growth without a plan behind it is how margins quietly disappear.
If any of these sound like something you've said out loud (to your spouse, your business partner, or just to yourself at 2am), that's the signal. Not a revenue number. Just that feeling.
What is Included
What Our Fractional CFO Service Covers
A KPI Dashboard Built Around Your Business
You get a dashboard of the numbers that actually matter to hitting your target this year, not a generic template, each one marked red, yellow, or green so you always know where to look first.
We update it weekly or sometimes monthly.
12-Month Rolling Cash Flow Forecasting
See your cash flow 3, 6, 9, and 12 months out, not just where it stands today.
So "can we afford this?" gets a real answer instead of a guess.
Monthly Budgets and Projections
Get an updated budget every month, alongside your cash flow.
If something's off track, you'll know while there's still time to do something about it, not in December when the year's already gone.
Monthly Goal Setting with Max 5 Priorities
Just 5 things for the month, not fifteen.
If you hand someone too many tasks, almost none of them get done. We've watched it happen too many times.
Bi-Weekly Finance and Operations Check-In
Just 15-20 minutes, fixed on the calendar, for discussing anything that can't wait a month.
"Should we buy the truck this week?" Now you don't have to sit on it.
Monthly CFO Strategy Call
Monthly 60-minute call where we will make the decisions that matter.
We ensure you leave with an answer, not another report to read later.
Quarterly and Annual Planning
Quarterly, we build a 12-week plan and hold everyone to it.
And annually, we do the same for the full year, so you're never walking into January without a starting point.
If you're in the Lower Mainland or Metro Vancouver, we can do this in person; if not, then Zoom works best.
Internal Controls and Process Support
If you feel something in the business is quietly bleeding money, we catch it before you do, and either hand it to your team with the fix or take it on ourselves.
Business Acquisition and Due Diligence
We've many times walked our clients through buying and selling businesses, start to finish.
So if you are ever looking to buy another business or sell yours, you'll know exactly what you're getting into before you sign anything.
Why Fractional CFO
Where Your Accountant Stops and We Start
This is the question we get most often. And it is a fair one, because the line is not always clear.
Here is the simplest way to think about it:
Your accountant looks back. We look forward.
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| Your Accountant | Ventiga as Your Fractional CFO |
|---|---|
| Records and reconciles transactions | Interprets what the numbers mean for your business |
| Files your taxes accurately | Identifies opportunities to optimize your tax position |
| Prepares financial statements | Explains what those statements are telling you — and what to do about it |
| Ensures compliance | Proactively flags risks before they become problems |
| Shows up at year end | Works alongside you every month |
| Answers what happened | Helps you decide what happens next |
If your most important financial questions start with "should we," "can we afford to," or "what happens if," those are CFO questions. That is where we come in.
Who It Is For
Who We Work With
Our niche is construction and sub trades businesses like electrical contractors, HVAC contractors, plumbers and also home service businesses. Depending on the needs, we also work with businesses outside these niche, including optometry clinics and marketing agencies.
Businesses doing $2M–$50M in revenue
Below $2M, most businesses don't have the margin to justify the cost of a fractional CFO.
A good bookkeeper or controller who keeps the numbers accurate is usually the right move at that stage.
Above $2M, decisions get more expensive and the numbers need a strategic layer, not just clean books.
Owner, founder, or family-operated businesses
Typically 5 or more years in business, though we've worked with faster-growing companies too.
What matters more than age is whether the owner is coachable and open to change.
Businesses without an internal finance team
You are making the financial calls alone.
We fill that gap without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Owners who want a financial partner, not a service provider
You want someone who sits at the table with your team and uses "we," not someone who emails you a report once a month.
Who This Service Is Not a Fit For
We'll say this directly: if you're under $1M in revenue, the ROI usually isn't there.
An $850K construction company running a typical 4% margin is clearing about $34K a year. There's no room in that to also carry a fractional CFO.
You'd get more value from clean, accurate bookkeeping and a fractional Controller, with monthly check-ins to review the numbers.
We offer both, and we'll tell you honestly which one you actually need.
The Ventiga Difference
What Working With Ventiga Actually Looks Like
Founder-led
We Start With Your Personal Goals, Not Just the Business's
Before we build any financial plan for the business, we always ask what you personally want:
- how many hours you want to work
- what income you want to take home
- how much time off you want
- what you want to be able to do for your community
Then we ask the business version of the same questions. Most financial plans skip the first part entirely.
We build the plan to get the business to hit its targets while getting you back the life you started it for.
Insight
We Work As Part of Your Team, Not Alongside It
We spend real time with your leadership team and key staff, not just your financials. We stay close to the day-to-day, not just the numbers at month's end.
That's why when a decision comes up, we're already in the room and already know the people it affects, not catching up after the fact.
Responsiveness
Backed by a Full Team, Not Just One Person
When you work with us, you're not getting one person's opinion.
We have a Fractional CFO, Controller, and bookkeeping team behind the engagement, so we can pull in a second perspective or additional analysis when a decision calls for it.
Process
How We Get Started?
Step 01
Free 30-Minute Consultation
Check if a fractional CFO fits your business.
Step 02
We Get to Know Your Business
We learn your business and build your roadmap.
Step 03
Strategy Meeting
Get your first reports and cash flow forecast.
Step 04
Ongoing Strategic Partnership
We handle the financials so you can grow.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Amanda Robinson
Working with Alfraz and Ventiga is the first time I have truly felt like someone is looking out for my best interests with a deep understanding of my finances. Every conversation is positive, reassuring, and proactive."
Ventiga Client, Vancouver
I hired Ventiga to help my partner and I do financial due diligence in preparation for acquiring a business. We were blown away by the professionalism, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Alfraz always ensured to explain complex financial considerations in plain terms so I felt confident moving forward. We see the Ventiga team as valuable partners.
Ventiga Client, Vancouver
We've been with Ventiga since 2023 and they helped us transition from a sole proprietorship to a corporation. They are phenomenal to work with and have provided great support to our business.
Sarah Reece-Robertson
We went to Ventiga as a small company. We didn't realize how much we were NOT doing in our book keeping. With their support we have been able to get so many things in order. They were extremely simple to set up. We are not tech people, and or book keepers so their simple and streamlined systems really took so much out of my hands. Knowing that our back end is taken care of takes so much emotional pressure off our plate.
FAQs
Common Questions About Fractional CFO Services in Vancouver
How much do fractional CFO services cost in Vancouver?
We work on a fixed monthly retainer based on your company's size and complexity, not hourly billing. Most clients want predictability, not surprise invoices. There's also a one-time onboarding investment before the monthly retainer begins. Since every business is different, we'll give you an exact number after a free consultation, not a generic range that doesn't apply to you.
What is the difference between a fractional CFO and a full-time CFO?
A full-time CFO is a senior hire, typically suited for businesses with complex, ongoing financial needs at scale. A fractional CFO gives you the same level of expertise and strategic guidance at a fraction of the cost, making it the right fit for businesses that need senior financial leadership but are not yet at the stage where a full-time hire makes sense.
Do I need to move my bookkeeping to Ventiga to use the CFO service?
No. You can take the CFO service on its own. We're happy to work alongside your existing internal team or external bookkeeper. Some clients eventually bring bookkeeping in-house with us because it's simpler to have everything in one place, but it's not a requirement.
How long until I see a difference?
Typically 3 to 6 months for clearer structure and financial visibility. How fast it shows up in revenue or margin depends on the business. Some fixes are immediate, others (like operational changes) take longer to play out.
Do you only work with businesses in Vancouver?
No. Our in-person sessions are for clients in the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver, but we work with businesses across Canada and the US over Zoom, with the same level of involvement.
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Book Your Free Consultation
We will look at where your business stands financially, identify what decisions need better information behind them, and tell you exactly how we can help. No obligation.