About Linked CFO
Finance leadership built only for charities
Linked CFO is a fractional CFO and accounting firm that works only with charities and nonprofits in Canada and the US. We keep the books clean, the filings on time and the board confident, so you can focus on the mission.
- Nonprofit-only specialists
- Canada and the US
- Serving charities since 2018
Who we are
Hi, I'm Faizan
I've spent my whole career inside charity finance. Before founding Linked CFO in 2018, I was a Project Finance Analyst at Islamic Relief Canada, Accounting Manager at Human Concern International, and co-founder and Director of Finance at Penny Appeal Canada.
I started Linked CFO because growing charities kept hitting the same wall: books that didn't tie out, compliance that felt heavy, and boards without numbers they could act on. Today our team supports relief and humanitarian organizations, Islamic and faith-based charities, education and community services, including organizations working across the Canada–US border.
- Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Nonprofit Financial Stewardship
- Xero Silver Partner
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Why charities only
Charity finance is its own discipline
Restricted funds, receipting, T3010s, Form 990s and board reporting don't fit a business accounting playbook. So we don't use one.
Compliance is a documentation problem
Charities that send funds overseas face closer CRA scrutiny. Most problems come from weak records, not wrongdoing. We keep the paperwork CRA expects in order.
Growth breaks finance first
Late reports, untracked funds, an executive director chasing receipts. We build the systems before growth exposes the gaps.
Boards deserve numbers they can act on
Clear statements and dashboards for treasurers and board chairs, not spreadsheets nobody trusts.
Our principles
What we stand for
Mission First
Your mission, donors and beneficiaries drive every recommendation we make.
Long-Term Thinking
We build finance systems for the next five to ten years, not quick fixes.
Innovation
Modern, no-code tools that remove work from your team instead of adding it.
Audit-Ready by Default
Clean records and documentation, so audits and CRA reviews bring no surprises.
How we work
Working with us, step by step
1. Intro call
We learn about your organization, your funding and where finance is slowing you down.
2. Your plan
We recommend Core, Plus or Executive, plus any add-ons, and map out a clear roadmap.
3. Onboarding
We connect to your QuickBooks Online or Xero, organize your records in your Google Drive and, on Plus and Executive, set up a finance inbox on your own domain.
4. A steady monthly rhythm
Books kept on your schedule, reports on time, and CFO support by email, phone, Slack or video call.
Your data stays yours
Security you can explain to your board
Your software, your licence
QuickBooks Online or Xero is licensed in your organization's name, with bank-level security and encryption.
Your files, your Drive
Financial records are organized in your own Google Drive. You can remove our access at any time.
Kept in Canada
Our team accesses client information only through computers hosted in our Canadian office over an encrypted VPN, and passwords are held in an encrypted vault.
Feedback from clients
What our clients say
Faizan is a top charity consultant whose expertise and dedication were crucial in building Penny Appeal Canada. His strategic insights and passion make him a standout choice for impactful results.Talha AhmedCEO, Penny Appeal Canada
Highly trusted, professional, and ethical. Expert in compliance and the charity sector, providing high-quality solutions. Built finance policies and improved the entire organization.Mahmuda KhanGlobal CEO, HCI
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- Nonprofit-only specialists
- No long-term contracts
