The Financial Anchor

Executive Bookkeeping & Financial Governance for Growing Businesses and Nonprofits

Stop just recording. Start leading. Fractional Controller and Comptroller Leadership tailored to your unique compliance needs.

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The Problem We Solve

Tired of Financial Uncertainty?
Many growing organizations face a critical gap: They need a high-level finance executive to ensure compliance, prevent fraud, and drive strategy, but they can’t afford a full-time hire. The result?

For-Profit Businesses:
You have inaccurate financial reports, weak internal controls, and no clear path to improving your profitability and efficiency. You’re stuck in the historical weeds instead of planning for growth.

Nonprofits:
You struggle with complex Fund Accounting, fear an audit, and worry about demonstrating proper stewardship and transparency to your board and donors.

Build Business In A Solid Way And Grow More

Our Services

Our Solution: Dual Expertise (Controller & Comptroller)

The Financial Anchor provides the day-to-day execution (Bookkeeping) coupled with high-level financial governance (Controller/Comptroller).
This is Accounting Accuracy & Accountability, Driven by Executive Expertise.

Focus 1:
Growing Small Businesses

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What We Deliver

Key Outcomes

Core Bookkeeping & Control

Accurate A/R, A/P, payroll entries, and bank reconciliation.

Data Integrity

Controller Oversight

Formal sign-off on monthly/quarterly Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Control & GAAP Compliance

Performance Management

Budget vs. Actual Variance Reporting with narrative explanations and KPI tracking (Gross Margin, Expense Ratios).

Profitability & Efficiency

Focus 2:
Mission-Driven Nonprofits

Service Focus

What We Deliver

Key Outcomes

Core Bookkeeping & Data

Accurate A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, and accurate donor management system integration.

Data Integrity

Comptroller Oversight

Implementation of Fund Accounting and Restriction Tracking to properly classify permanently restricted, temporarily restricted, or unrestricted funds.

Compliance & Stewardship (FASB)

Accountability & Governance

Functional Expense Allocation (Program, Management, & Fundraising) and full Audit Preparation liaison.

Transparency & Board Governance

Why Choose The Financial Anchor?

  • Executive Oversight: Your books are managed by Bookkeeping Specialists but overseen by a Senior Strategist who acts as your Fractional Controller/Comptroller.
  • Standardized Controls: We implement a template for internal controls and financial policy for every client, the hallmark of the Controller/Comptroller role.
  • Technology Forward: We utilize robust systems like QuickBooks Online Advanced and reporting tools (e.g., Fathom/Jirav) to adhere to the different standards required (GAAP vs. FASB).

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Ready to Gain Control and Scale with Confidence?

Let The Financial Anchor stabilize your finances and provide the executive-level oversight your organization deserves.

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