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KP9 Interactive

KP9 believes everyone should have access to create powerful augmented reality experiences. Through the Worldcast creative studios, individuals and brands can place their ideas onto reality. No code. No App.

Fractional CFO 

Gyroscope Accounting *Firm Acquired*

• An online CPA accounting firm that provides the best tools and support to small businesses in Canada, by focusing on automation, efficiency, and strategy.
• Developed a distinct approach with no traditional hourly fee structure, an outstanding service, and one where the CPA is a partner in the core business strategy

Managing Partner

IDENT OIL & GAS SIGNAGE

• In addition to Financial Controller duties (see below), responsible for all operations and for managing the custom printing production team 
• Assessed and managed all training and cross-training in a recession environment
• Developed and implemented company-wide tracking mechanisms for operational utilization and efficiency
• Increased efficiency for labour intensive processes by implementing streamlined systems, challenging orthodoxy, and encouraging experimentation
• As part of the management team, achieved a 30% decrease in overhead costs

Operations & Financial Controller

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the accounting department, including all month-end processes, coordinating internal control review and implementation, and leading complicated accounting matters (i.e. acquisitions, etc.)
• Worked closely with external auditors in completion of corporate reviews
• Drove department efficiency through training and leveraging ERP (Netsuite) as well as other initiatives
• Oversight of all risk management, treasury/cash, corporate reporting, and tax compliance
• Developed and maintained annual budgets and forecasts, with a focus on cost savings
• Worked closely with shareholders to drive shareholder value

Financial Controller

• Assisted clients with strategic acquisitions in various industries
• Clients were headquartered in Canada and the United States with operations all over the globe
• Worked with national and international EY team members to leverage industry and local expertise
• Performed financial due diligence including:
     (1) Deconstruction and analysis of cashflow projections
     (2) Analysis of quality of earnings and profitability models
     (3) Analysis of quality of net assets, net working capital, as well as debt and debt like item
• Complied reports detailing the results of performed analysis, highlighting negotiation points to mitigate risk and understand the business value

Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory

• Audited large Canadian public and private companies in various industries
• Performed financial statement audits in accordance with IFRS and ASPE, and assisted with tax provision audits
• Clients included oil and gas, telecommunications, entertainment, and beverage, as well as private equity
• Led and supervised small groups between two seven people, acting as liaison with client’s management and other external parties during the audit
• Completed a term in the human capital group, preparing personal tax returns for expatriates residing in Canada and the United States

Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance

Helping Accountants Take Home $250K+ A Year🚀 | Firm Nexus | Fractional CFO

Mark Stovel, CPA

I’m a Fractional CFO for founders making $500K–$2M who still don’t feel financially solid.

On paper, things look good.
Clients. Revenue. Momentum.
Some months are $45K–$170K.

But behind the scenes:
Profit is thinner than it should be
Owner pay is inconsistent
The bank balance doesn’t feel reliable

That gap is what I work on.

I don’t just send reports or explain numbers after the fact.
I step in as a strategic financial partner and help founders understand what’s actually happening in their business so decisions don’t feel stressful or reactive.

My work follows a simple framework:
Clarity. Control. Cashflow.

Clarity
We look at margins, timing, expenses, and patterns that are quietly limiting profit.

Control
We put structure around decisions — pricing, team costs, owner pay, and growth, so the business stops running on autopilot.

Cashflow
We turn that structure into a system so you know what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what you can actually keep.

This isn’t about tax season.
It’s about running a business that supports your life and long-term goals.

CFO On Call (1:1)
CFO On Call is my private advisory for founders who want ongoing financial decision support, not bookkeeping or once-a-year tax prep.

Inside the partnership, we:
Audit your financials to find leaks and missed opportunities
Build a financial strategy tied to your income and lifestyle goals
Forecast cashflow so you’re not guessing month to month
Create a consistent owner-pay plan
Meet monthly or quarterly to review decisions and stay on track

This is CFO-level support, not accounting tasks.

If revenue is growing but the business still feels stressful, it’s usually a structure problem, not an effort problem.

That’s what I help fix.

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