Fractional CFO vs. Bookkeeper vs. Controller

 For founders, CEOs, and business owners, understanding the different roles within the finance function is critical—not just for day-to-day operations, but also for scaling, raising capital, and staying compliant. While a bookkeeper, controller, and fractional CFO may all work within your finance ecosystem, each brings a different level of expertise, responsibility, and strategic input.

In this article, we’ll clarify the distinctions among these three roles, explain when each is needed, and help you decide what’s right for your business.

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