HTML Aperio. | Fractional CFO & Financial Leadership Calgary
FRACTIONAL FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP · CALGARY, ALBERTA

You have the numbers.
But you still don’t have the answers.

Your bookkeeper records the numbers. Your accountant files the returns - but no one is helping you understand what they mean or how to use them to plan ahead.

Aperio Advisory provides financial leadership for businesses outgrowing bookkeeping and tax support — giving you the clarity, insight, and control you need as complexity increases.

Working with Aperio
Your numbers make sense — what they mean, not just what they are.
Cash stops being a surprise — you see problems weeks before they arrive.
Big decisions get easier — hire, invest, borrow — with numbers behind the answer.
Your bank sees a prepared client — not someone reacting to a problem.
The Sunday night worry eases — someone is finally watching the whole picture.
How We Bridge the Gap

Financial leadership for businesses scaling through operational complexity.

We work with growing businesses scaling up to $20M to bring structure, clarity, and forward-looking financial insight into day-to-day decision-making. The goal is simple: help leadership understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what to do next.

Unlock

Fix cash flow blind spots. Stop worrying about next month’s payroll or wondering where revenue went. We isolate where capital is trapped in your day-to-day operations, clearing out immediate bottlenecks so you can finally breathe easier.

Strengthen

Eliminate the guesswork. Moving fast shouldn’t mean flying blind. We replace loose habits and late-night bank balance checking with trusted 13-week forecasting, giving you total visibility to make decisions on real data.

Scale

Grow with confidence. Scaling a business creates intense operational pressure. We build the professional financial systems required to back your next major milestones—whether that’s hiring leadership, expansion, or planning an exit.

"Your business isn't the issue — you just don't have the clarity you need to make decisions on purpose."
Who We Help

Does any of this sound familiar?

You're running a real business — but the financial side hasn't kept up.

When cash is always tight

Revenue is strong — but the money never seems to be there.

  • Profitable on paper, stressed about cash every month
  • Line of credit feels like a necessity, not a safety net
  • Making big decisions with incomplete information
  • Tax season is a surprise instead of a plan
When you've outgrown your bookkeeper

Growing fast — but flying without instruments.

  • Your bookkeeper records the numbers — nobody explains them
  • No real budget — just watching the bank account
  • The bank wants better reporting than you can produce
  • You want a financial partner, not just a record-keeper
What We Do

We turn financial data into clarity, control, and better decisions.

Financial Clarity

Understand what's actually happening in your business.

  • Monthly financials you can trust
  • KPIs tied to real performance
  • Clean, reliable bookkeeping oversight
  • Support when decisions need clarity

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Fix the most immediate constraint in the business.

  • 13-week forward cash visibility
  • Identify and unlock trapped cash
  • Align timing of money in and out
  • Use financing intentionally

Better Decisions

Turn visibility into forward-looking action.

  • Budgets built around real operations
  • Forecasting for growth and hiring
  • Scenario-based decision support
  • Clear view of margins and drivers
Why Aperio

The financial partner most growing businesses have never had.

Most business owners are excellent at what they do. The gap isn't capability — it's clarity in the numbers that drive decisions.

Craig Rowan (CPA, CMA) spent 20 years in corporate finance, treasury, and banking. He founded Aperio. to bridge the gap between bookkeeping and tax accounting for businesses between $1M and $20M in revenue. You'll find us at aperioadvisory.ca — we go by Aperio.

Built for growing businesses

We work with businesses where growth is real and financial decisions are becoming harder to manage day-to-day.

Clear, practical guidance

Two decades of corporate finance experience, translated into decisions you can actually use.

Direct access

You work directly with Craig on every engagement. No handoffs, no layers — just consistent support.

20+
Years Experience
CPA
Chartered Accountant
$1.3M
Recovered
for Clients
Get Started

Ready to get control of your numbers?

A 30-minute conversation. No pressure. Just clarity on where your biggest opportunities are.