Stay Compliant and Audit-Ready, Year-Round
As financial complexity grows, so do errors and compliance risks. HAT Accounting’s Fractional Controllership keeps you compliant, audit-ready, and financially sound—without the cost of a full-time hire.
Stronger Financial Oversight, Without Hiring In-House
With Fractional Controllership, you get expert financial leadership when you need it—without the overhead.
Audit-Ready Books
Get accurate, up-to-date financials and a reliable monthly close for clear insights and smoother audits.
Covenant Reporting
Deliver lender, funder, and investor reports on time to meet covenant and stakeholder requirements.
Audit Support
Simplify audit preparation and compliance with expert year-end reporting and documentation.
Policies & Controls
Strengthen financial governance with tailored policies and internal controls that reduce risk.
Our CFO Services Can Include
Month-End Close Oversight
Review financial statements before client delivery for accuracy and compliance.
Custom Financial Reporting and Analysis
Tailored reports with 6-10 visualizations for deeper financial insights for management, the board, and other key stakeholders.
Regular Check-Ins
Proactive financial review to stay ahead of potential issues, identify trends and variances, analyze expenses, and spot risks for informed decision-making.
Advanced Accounting Issue Resolution
Transparent reporting and regular performance updates for investors, lenders, and key stakeholders.
Year-End Audit Support
Ensure audit readiness and streamline the process.
Covenant Reporting
Maintain compliance with lender and regulatory requirements.
Simple, Accurate, and Seamlessly Managed
Our proven financial operations process ensures your bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance needs are handled with efficiency and accuracy every month.
Assess
We identify what’s working, what’s not, and where you need stronger financial oversight—tailoring our approach to fit your organization.
Align
We match you with a dedicated HAT Accounting Controller who integrates seamlessly into your team and delivers the right level of support.
Optimize
HAT Accounting implements structured reporting cycles, financial check-ins, and clear processes that keep your books accurate and audit-ready.
Support
Your Controller provides continuous financial leadership, improving reporting and controls, and adapting as your organization evolves.
What Our clients are saying.
We work with you to fully understand your business needs and support requirements.
Get Full-Service Financial Operations Support for Your Organization
From bookkeeping to CFO advisory, HAT Accounting delivers expert financial services that keep your business organized, compliant, and positioned for long-term success.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Stay compliant with accurate, up-to-date financials—done for you.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We’ll bring everything up to date quickly.
Payroll
Ensure your team gets paid accurately and on time.
Accounts Payable
Stay in control of expenses and vendor payments.
CFO
Develop a financial roadmap for your business with strategic planning and forecasting.
Fractional Controllership
Gain financial oversight and strategic support from experienced professionals.
FAQs
We specialize in helping Canadian Not-for-Profits and Businesses with their financial operations.
How much do Controller services cost?
Like our other services, it depends on what you need. Please reach out to get a custom quote.
Can I hire you for Controller services on its own?
Yes, you can purchase controllership services on their own or packaged with other HAT Accounting services including bookkeeping. In fact, many of our clients do not engage us for bookkeeping and other services and only engage us for controllership services.
How does the service work if I am an existing client or plan to work with HAT Accounting on other services?
Our controllership services are a great complement to other HAT Accounting services. Assuming we also do your bookkeeping, your controller will have the benefit of being able to get quick answers on specific transactions so that they can give you the real-time insight that you need.
What if I want to start with other services? Can I add these services later?
Yes, you are more than welcome to do so at any time. Please get in touch with your Account Manager to let them know about your interest in our Controllership services.
What is the difference between Controllership and CFO services?
The difference between Controllership and CFO services lies in the nature and focus of the work. A Controller is typically responsible for ensuring accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, maintaining a strong month-end close process, and preparing for a smooth and compliant year-end audit.
In contrast, CFO services are more strategic, often involving cash flow forecasting, financial planning, budgeting, and engagement with key stakeholders such as board members, lenders, or investors.
There is often some overlap between Controller and CFO roles, and depending on your organization’s needs, you may require one, the other, or both. At HAT Accounting, we help you determine the right level of financial support during our discovery process, ensuring you have the expertise you need to move your organization forward.
