Empowering Your Financial Future:
Fractional CFO & Financial Consulting for Growth-Driven Businesses
📍 Toronto-Based | 🌎 Serving Clients Across North America, China & Vietnam
About Us
Catalyst Financial Consulting Inc. is a Toronto-based boutique consulting firm providing fractional CFO, finance operations, tax compliance, and financial planning services to small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries.
Our Mission
To empower business owners with strategic financial insight, operational excellence, and scalable CFO solutions—delivered with integrity and expertise.
Our Edge
✅ Flexible Engagements
✅ Deep Industry Experience
✅ Results-Focused, Client-Centric Approach
✅ International Reach & Confidential Advisory
Services
Fractional CFO Services
Fractional CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership without the full-time cost.
Our fractional CFOs serve as trusted advisors, partnering closely with your management team to drive informed decisions and sustainable growth.
Our Fractional CFO Services Include:
- Financial Strategy & Long-Term Planning
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
- Cash Flow Management & Liquidity Forecasting
- Financial Reporting & KPI Dashboards
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Fundraising Support (Seed to Later Stage)
- M&A and Divestiture Due Diligence
We also conduct strategic SWOT analyses to drive continuous improvement.
Finance Operations & Tax Compliance
Finance Operations & Tax Compliance
Affordable, scalable financial operations for growing businesses.
From basic bookkeeping to full-scale finance department services, we deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to suit your business needs.
We offer:
- Bookkeeping & Full-Cycle Accounting
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Corporate Tax Return Preparation (via tax partners)
- Sales Tax Compliance & Reporting
📈 Affordable and reliable solutions tailored for SMEs.
For Startups
For Startups
One-Stop Finance Support for Technology Startups
Catalyst Consulting is a trusted advisor to startups affiliated with leading Canadian university incubators. We’ve helped founders raise over $100 million and scale globally.
Our Startup Support Includes:
- Financial Modeling (Seed to Series C readiness)
- Go-to-Market Strategy & Pricing Model Development
- Data Room Prep & Investor Presentation Coaching
- Carta Implementation & 409A Valuations
- SRED Optimization & Accessing Government Grants
- U.S. & EU Market Entry Setup
. Key highlights include:
- Assistant with seamless execution of variety of seed to advanced series level fund raises of over $100 million for a number of technology startups.
- Carta implementation and 409A valuations
- Developed scores of financial models of varying levels and complexities for fund raising and business management including guidance to founders on setting up data rooms and preparing the for investor presentation.
- Developed international expansion strategy for a technology company, set up their operations in USA and Europe efficiently and timely
- Optimized SRED credits, helped achieve over $5 million in wage subsidy and Covid-19 related government funding
- Performing assessment of financial health checks, and assisting with financial and tax compliance gaps.
🎯 If you’re preparing to raise capital or expand, we’re your finance co-pilot.
Financial Modeling
Financial Modeling
Build Your Own Model – With Our Help
We believe your financial model should be more than a fundraising tool—it should guide every major business decision. We believe in financial models that work for you every step of your business journey, not just the pitch room.
Our Approach:
- Collaborative assumption building
- Multi-scenario capability
- Continuous founder engagement
- Investor-grade formatting
- Built for both strategy and storytelling
💬 “By the time we’re done, the model doesn’t belong to us—it belongs to you.”
Leadership
Akeel Ahmad
Akeel is the Founder and Managing Consultant at Catalyst Financial Consulting Inc. He provides fractional Chief Financial Officer service to start ups and small sized organizations.
With over 30 years of experience globally, of which over 20 years on Bay Street with premier organizations like BMO, OMERS, Deloitte, RBC, Akeel has gained deep expertise in all aspects of finance that enables him to benefit his clients immensely. The areas where his clients benefit most are business & financial strategy development and execution thereof, dilutive and non-dilutive financing, capital raise (Seed to IPO), M&A, bottomline optimization, investor and board relationship & governance, financial modelling and financial oversight.
Benefits
Why Choose Catalyst Consulting:
Testimonials
Akeel Ahmad from Catalyst Financial was an exceptional fractional CFO who
significantly contributed to our company's growth and stability during challenging times.
His deep expertise and ethical approach were invaluable as he shaped our finance
function and supported us through both our Seed Round, Series A and Series B
fundraising efforts. Akeel's dedication to our success was evident in every interaction; he
became an integral member of our leadership team and a true partner in our journey. We
couldn't have navigated this period without his guidance and commitment. I highly
recommend Catalyst Financial for any organization seeking a skilled and trustworthy
financial leader.
Stephanie Lapierre
As the CEO of WealthAgile, a fintech startup, we've relied on Catalyst as our Micro CFO and
bookkeeper for over 2 years. They're not just professional and friendly but instrumental to
our survival. Without Catalyst, led by the remarkable Akeel, WealthAgile might not exist
today. I wholeheartedly endorse their services to startups or small businesses seeking
comprehensive and strategic financial planning. Catalyst makes professional financial
planning effortlessly accessible!
Timothy J. Burgess,
Akeel served as a tactical finance mentor at the DMZ incubator, providing invaluable hands-on
support to our founders. He and his team at Catalyst Financial Consulting conducted numerous
sessions to address our entrepreneurs financial management questions and assisted them in
creating robust financial models. Catalyst Financial team's expertise ensured that their financial
forecasts accurately reflected their business realities and safeguarded them against potential
financial surprises. Their guidance was instrumental in helping our founders navigate the
complexities of financial planning
Mohi Sanisel
Catalyst Financial Consulting has been an invaluable partner in our investment bootcamp
program. Akeel and his team have played a crucial role in helping our startups become
investment-ready with their expert financial services. From financial strategy, planning,
budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising, Catalyst’s comprehensive approach ensures that our
startups are well-prepared to attract and secure investments. Their professional and
personalized support has been a game-changer for our program. We highly recommend
Catalyst Financial Consulting to organizations looking to elevate their financial readiness and
achieve their investment goals.
Nunu Francisco
Working with Akeel and the Catalyst Financial Consulting team has been a transformative
experience for our startups. Their in-depth knowledge and expertise have given our startups the
robust financial foundation they need to succeed. Catalyst’s dedication to delivering
personalized and strategic financial solutions has prepared our startups for growth and
empowered them to confidently navigate the complexities of financial management. Their ability
to create a clear financial roadmap has been invaluable. We are grateful for their partnership
and highly endorse Catalyst Financial Consulting for their exceptional services.
Nafis Ahmed
Ready for an Financial transformation?
Catalyst Consulting is here to guide your company toward financial success and sustainability.
Contact us today to explore how our fractional CFO services can support your business in
achieving its financial objectives, managing risks, and securing a prosperous future. Together,
we can create a solid financial foundation for your business to thrive and excel.