Serving US and Canadian businesses with $2M–$50M in annual revenue

Your fractional accounting dream team

Grow faster with Firm Five, the bookkeeping and CFO firm that drives results.
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Client Stories

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    Working with Firm Five has been a seamless and positive experience.

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    Kayley spotted a $50K issue in our Amazon setup. Since then, they've handled all our finance ops.

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    Smooth and efficient. Makes things easy on my end.

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    Firm Five runs our entire finance department—from monthly financials to forecasting and board reporting.

Industries of expertise

Why Firm Five?

We limit onboarding to two clients per month and cap accounts per team member. You always get our focused, undivided attention.
Meet Your Team

Meet Your Team

Get to know your accounting team before we start, no surprises.
Clear Game Plan

Clear Game Plan

We outline exactly what to expect, what we’ll deliver, and when.
Industry Expertise

Industry expertise

We don’t just understand your books, we understand your business.

Need bookkeeping clean up or accounting automation?

Our experts make it easy so you can focus on growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Firm Five actually do?

We are an expert team of CPAs who provide monthly bookkeeping and accounting. Our services are 100% custom to fit your business. Our team can handle one area of your monthly books, or lead your entire finance department as a Fractional Controller.
If your company’s annual revenues are between $2M and $50M, you are a strong fit for Firm Five.
Unfortunately, we only work with QBO and Xero at this time, but we are happy to migrate you over to either of the two accounting softwares.
Yes we do. We love cleaning up bookkeeping messes.
We’ve partnered with tax professionals across the country to provide an all in one solution. The tax professionals we work closely with operate independently from Firm Five and you will be billed separately by them. They handle all the tax filings and advice, and Firm Five answers all their accounting related questions.
You are also welcome to use your own local accountant and we can work with them.

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Kayley is the Head of Accounting, supporting the team’s success while onboarding new clients and perfecting their books.

She holds a BCom (Co-op) from Memorial University, studied abroad at the University of Hertfordshire, and earned her CPA while working at PwC. Outside of work, Kayley enjoys adventures with her boys and expresses her creativity through cooking, painting, sewing, and woodworking.

Michael Pignatelli
Co-founder, CEO
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Mike is the Co-founder and CEO, setting the vision, growing the firm, and inspiring a team that loves what they do.

He holds a Master of Accounting from Schulich School of Business and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. When he’s not leading the firm, Mike plays guitar and performs in a country cover band with his wife at local bars, enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and canoeing, and has even climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (and back down too).

Brooke Lennard
AP / AR Specialist
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Brooke is our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable specialist who brings dependable financial support and seamless operations to Firm Five clients. She executes payroll with precision and is known for her clear, proactive communication.

She holds a double honors degree in BMOS and Economics from Western University. Outside the office, Brooke loves spending time at the cottage, catching up with friends and family, and unwinding through reading and travel.

Krissha Latonero
Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant Krissha specializes in financial reporting, general ledger management, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

She holds a double degree in BS Management and BS Accountancy and is a licensed CPA in the Philippines. When she’s not streamlining financial processes, Krissha enjoys watching movies, exploring new destinations, and spending time as a proud fur mom to her two adorable pets.

Angel Julian
Senior Accountant
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Angel is our Senior Accountant with a keen eye for accurate bookkeeping and ensuring all financial entries are properly recorded.

She assists clients with key management decisions by providing insights based on financial statements, especially during closings and cash flow projections, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. Outside of work, Angel enjoys chess, traveling, and time with her cats—plus she loves cabbage so much her friends once surprised her with a cabbage cake!

Lauren Rowsell
Controller
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Lauren is a Controller at Firm Five, helping clients gain financial clarity and strategic foresight through accurate reporting and detailed forecasting. With experience at EY and in the shipbuilding industry, she’s skilled at turning raw data into meaningful analysis.

A proud CPA with a B.Comm. (Honour’s) from Memorial University, Lauren balances her professional life with cooking, yoga, and family time, and she loves building financial models almost as much as expanding her library of favorite books.