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Your business may not need a full-time CFO, but it always needs sound financial leadership. I bring senior-level financial and strategic expertise to startups, small and mid-sized businesses, private equity-backed companies, and international businesses establishing or expanding their presence in North America.
Why a Fractional CFO?
For more than 25 years, I have helped executives navigate critical decisions involving growth, transformation, performance, and profitability.
Drawing on extensive experience in finance, strategy, and business development across Canadian and international markets, I provide practical, senior-level guidance tailored to each organization's priorities and challenges.
— Julien Barreteau, CPA
Fractional CFO
Financial expertise
to move your business forward
Areas of expertise
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Strategic financial leadership
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Strategic financial modeling
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Business planning, budgeting & forecasting
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Executive & board reporting
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Business transformation
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Financial & operational process optimization
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Corporate governance & risk management
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ERP, business systems assessment & optimization
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Management dashboards & reporting solutions
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Growth, transactions & business transformation
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M&A: acquisitions & post-merger integration
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Transaction support & due diligence
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Capital raising: debt & equity financing
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Government grants & funding advisory
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Internal controls & fraud risk management
Financial leadership that drives better decisions
The value of experienced financial leadership
Access C-suite financial leadership without the cost of a full-time CFO
Gain clear, timely visibility into business performance
Strengthen cash flow and improve profitability
Make better strategic decisions with confidence
Plan and execute growth, financing, and transition initiatives
Turn financial insight into clear, actionable business priorities
Testimonials
Alain Robichaud, CPA, M.Sc., ICD.D.
Englobe Corp
Co-president 2018-2024
“ It is with genuine pleasure that I recommend Julien Barreteau, with whom I had the opportunity to collaborate for more than a decade. During this period, I witnessed his professional evolution within the organization.
Julien grew alongside the company, consistently taking on greater responsibilities with unwavering professionalism. Above all, he is a trustworthy individual, someone you can rely on in any circumstance. His listening skills are remarkable, and his attention to detail enables him to deliver work of exceptional quality.
Julien developed rigorous financial analyses that provided clear and reliable assessments of company performance. He also established lasting reliability in the data presented, which strengthened the credibility of our reports. He masters his numbers, knows his files inside and out, and defends his positions with precision. Julien is the type of professional I recommend without any reservation.”
Translated from French
“I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Julien Barreteau at Englobe, where he served as VP of Finance while I was General Manager. In a high-growth environment, Julien delivered exceptional work.
A true business partner, he effectively structured and actively supported my team while playing a pivotal role in implementing our operational excellence initiatives. Combining financial rigor, strategic vision, and inspirational leadership, Julien is a valuable asset to any organization.”
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Dean Petrovic
Englobe Corp
Vice-Président Principal
Fusions et acquisitions et Initiatives stratégiques
“I had the pleasure of working with Julien for the better part of a decade. As VP, Finance, he set an exceptionally high standard for financial reporting and had a rare ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business decisions.
His rigour, attention to detail, and financial discipline helped support record growth and profitability, while inspiring tremendous confidence in the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. Julien was particularly effective at bridging the gap between shareholders and operations, combining deep financial acumen with sound commercial judgment and communicating effectively across all stakeholder groups.
He also introduced best-in-class metrics, KPIs, and business intelligence reporting that significantly improved visibility into the business and strengthened decision-making. I would wholeheartedly recommend Julien to any organization looking for a trusted financial and strategic advisor.”
Louis Côté
Englobe Corp and Biogenie
General Manager, Organics and Soil Treatment Facilities et des sols
Dean Petrovic
Englobe Corp
Senior Vice President
Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives
“I had the pleasure of working with Julien for the better part of a decade. As VP, Finance, he set an exceptionally high standard for financial reporting and had a rare ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business decisions.
His rigour, attention to detail, and financial discipline helped support record growth and profitability, while inspiring tremendous confidence in the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. Julien was particularly effective at bridging the gap between shareholders and operations, combining deep financial acumen with sound commercial judgment and communicating effectively across all stakeholder groups.
He also introduced best-in-class metrics, KPIs, and business intelligence reporting that significantly improved visibility into the business and strengthened decision-making. I would wholeheartedly recommend Julien to any organization looking for a trusted financial and strategic advisor.”
“I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Julien Barreteau at Englobe, where he served as VP of Finance while I was General Manager. In a high-growth environment, Julien delivered exceptional work.
A true business partner, he effectively structured and actively supported my team while playing a pivotal role in implementing our operational excellence initiatives. Combining financial rigor, strategic vision, and inspirational leadership, Julien is a valuable asset to any organization.”
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