Fractional CFO (Canadians Only) - Contract to Hire
About Us We are a growing portfolio of eCommerce brands focused on scaling innovative digital businesses across multiple niches. Our operations span DTC, marketplace, and wholesale channels. We’re driven by data, powered by operational efficiency, and passionate about building impactful brands that customers love. We’re now seeking a Fractional CFO based in Canada to join our leadership team and guide our financial strategy during this exciting growth phase. Position Overview As our Fractional CFO, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping us drive profitability, strengthen financial controls, optimize cash flow, and prepare the portfolio for sustained growth and potential investment. This is a part-time, contract-based role ideal for a seasoned financial leader with deep eCommerce and DTC experience. Key Responsibilities ~ Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across our portfolio of eCommerce brands. ~ Build and refine financial models, budgets, and cash flow projections. ~ Develop KPIs and dashboards to track profitability, marketing performance, and working capital efficiency. ~ Manage accounting operations, financial controls, and compliance with Canadian accounting standards. ~ Analyze unit economics, LTV/CAC ratios, and key performance drivers to guide strategic decisions. ~ Collaborate with the leadership team to assess investment opportunities, M&A, and new channel expansion. ~ Establish best practices in financial discipline across brands at different stages of growth. Qualifications ~ CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred. ~ 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience. ~ Proven background in eCommerce, DTC, or consumer brands. ~ Experience working with multi-brand portfolios or fractional/consulting CFO positions. ~ Strong grasp of inventory management, digital marketing metrics, and cash conversion cycles. ~ Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. ~ Must be based in Canada Why Join Us ~ Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. ~ Opportunity to work with multiple thriving eCommerce brands. ~ Flexible fractional/remote engagement ~ Competitive compensation based on experience. How to Apply If you’re a strategic financial leader passionate about helping digital brands scale profitably, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in joining our team as a Fractional CFO (Canada), please apply through Upwork and include the following in your cover letter: 1) Brief introduction: Tell us who you are, where you’re based, and your availability (hours/week). 2) Relevant experience: Highlight your background in finance, and eCommerce specifically. 3) Key achievements: Share 1–2 examples of how you’ve improved cash flow, profitability, or operational efficiency for a business. 4) Technical stack: List the main tools and platforms you’ve used (for example: QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc.). 5) Your approach: In a few sentences, explain your process for helping eCommerce brands improve financial visibility and make better strategic decisions. 6) Compensation expectation: Let us know your preferred rate structure (hourly, retainer, or project-based). 7) Optional: Attach or describe a sample of a financial model, dashboard, or P&L you’ve built (you may anonymize details). Apply tot his job