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Your bookkeeper can close the books, but can they catch the error before it hits your investor report, or tell you why margin dropped? An outsourced controller does. We give growing US businesses reviewed, reconciled, decision-ready financials that land on a fixed close date, every month.
Every close is reviewed and signed off by a CPA, and you get one named controller who tells you why a number moved the same day, not a rotating team that can’t.
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A controller resolves problems that come up when bookkeeping alone isn't sufficient. These issues include errors discovered after reporting, slow closing processes, and unusable financial data. Our CPA-led outsourced controller services provide accurate, reconciled financial reports you can trust, delivered on schedule each month.
Problem: Mistakes surface after you've already reported the numbers.
Fix: Reconciliations reviewed and signed off by a CPA, so errors surface during the close, not after.
Problem: A surface-level P&L raises more questions than it answers.
Fix: Margin, cash, and variance explained, so the numbers make sense.
Problem: No one can tell you why a number moved.
Fix: One named controller who explains the change the same day.
Problem: You get numbers you can't act on.
Fix: A reporting package built around your calls on pricing, hiring, and spend.
Problem: Month-end slips further every quarter.
Fix: A documented calendar with a fixed close date that holds.
Problem: You've outgrown the accounting stack you're running on.
Fix: An accounting system scoped to your volume and entity count.
A controller ensures that your financial numbers are correct, completed on time, and ready for action. Our CPA-led outsourced controller services maintain the reliability of your financials as your business grows.
A documented close calendar with a fixed date that holds month-end and year-end that land on schedule, not weeks late.
Margin, cash, and variance explained, including budget-vs-actual reporting, so your numbers drive decisions, not more questions.
Books kept to GAAP with ongoing oversight and CPA sign-off on every close, so errors surface during the close, not after you've reported.
Documented controls and approval workflows that reduce error and fraud risk as your team and transaction volume grow.
AP and AR managed and reconciled, keeping operational cash flow and working capital under control.
Day-to-day cash tracked, reconciled, and reported, so you always know what's coming in, going out, and available to operate on.
Clean, reconciled records that stand up to audit, due diligence, and lender or investor review, prepared and supported end to end.
An accounting stack scoped to your volume and entity count, set up and optimized so your systems scale instead of buckling.
We build the clean, reconciled actuals your forecasts stand on, plus budget-vs-actual variance reporting. For the forecasting and modeling itself, our CFO services take over.
We keep your books tax-ready year-round and hand clean financials to your tax team, so filing and planning run on accurate numbers. For filing and strategy, see our tax compliance services.
We start by reviewing your books, your close process, and the accounting stack behind them, entity count, volume, and where month-end keeps slipping. We surface what's broken and build a plan to fix it.
We clean up the records, set a documented close calendar with a fixed date, and scope your accounting systems to your real volume, so the foundation actually holds as you grow.
Every close is reconciled and signed off by a CPA, so errors surface during the close, not after you've reported. You get one named controller who tells you why a number moved, the same day you ask.
You get a decision-ready reporting package built around the calls you make on pricing, hiring, and spend, and an accounting stack that scales with your volume and entity count instead of buckling under it.
Ledger Labs consistently delivered high-quality work on time, demonstrating their reliability and commitment to meeting deadlines. Their punctuality in delivering reports and updates helped maintain smooth business operations and strategic planning. Their ability to adapt to changing needs and provide flexible solutions was a standout feature. Whether it was adjusting the scope of work or refining financial processes, Ledger Labs showcased a strong commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the business.
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You can find basic accounting services anywhere, but what matters is a team that understands your business model and industry-specific financials. Our outsourced accounting is designed to fit how your business runs, using tailored systems, benchmarks, and reports instead of standard templates.
Channel-level sales, payouts, ad spend, and fulfillment costs, reconciled to the penny. We turn multi-platform chaos into clean margins you can actually read.
Job costing, COGS, and inventory tied back to the floor. We clear the bottlenecks, so you know exactly what each product costs to make.
Entity-by-entity books and property-level P&Ls, clean enough for investors and lenders. Know which properties earn and which ones drain.
Investor-ready financials, burn and runway tracking, and books that scale with every raise. Make confident calls before the cash runs low.
| Feature | Ledger Labs' Controller Services | Other Services |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Financial Reporting | Real-time, GAAP-compliant reports for informed decision-making | Delayed reports with limited accuracy |
| Cash Flow & Budget Management | Proactive monitoring & forecasting to optimize financial health | Reactive approach, increasing cash flow risks |
| Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management | Ensures adherence to tax laws & financial regulations | Risk of non-compliance & costly penalties |
| Strategic Financial Planning | Data-driven insights to support growth & profitability | Limited strategic guidance beyond bookkeeping |
| Automated Workflow & Integration | Seamless integration with QuickBooks, NetSuite, & other tools | Manual processes with minimal automation |
| Multi-Entity & Consolidated Accounting | Handles multiple locations, entities, & subsidiaries | Restricted to single-entity reporting |
| Audit-Ready Financials | Ensures compliance with internal & external audits | Unstructured records leading to audit challenges |
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Founder | Fractional CFO
Gary started Ledger Labs in 2014 and has helped over 2,000 ecommerce businesses improve their finances. He focuses on CFO services, setting up ERP systems such as NetSuite, Odoo, and QuickBooks, and automating financial processes for growing online brands.
Operations Manager
Allison is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the AICPA. She oversees operations at Ledger Labs, ensuring accurate, compliant financials for hundreds of clients. With experience in both public and private accounting, she builds scalable systems that support fast-growing ecommerce businesses.
Operations Manager
Accountant
Matt brings 7+ years of accounting experience across ecommerce, SaaS, and technology. He specializes in financial reporting, month-end close management, and ERP implementations (including NetSuite transitions). Matt ensures our clients get accurate, timely financials they can rely on for growth decisions.
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Our month-end used to slip two, sometimes three weeks. I was making decisions on numbers that were already stale. Ledger Labs put a documented close calendar in place and now our books close on the same date every month. I finally trust the numbers when I get them.
Trevor Lindqvist Founder & CEO