ACCOUNTING • CONTROLLER • FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Financial clarity for better business decisions.

Barnard Accounting LLC provides Controller-level accounting and advisory services designed to help growing businesses strengthen financial reporting, improve controls, manage cash flow and make informed decisions.

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CONTROLLER-LEVEL FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Strengthen your finance function.

Month-end close and financial reporting
Cash-flow forecasting and planning
Accounting cleanup and reconciliations
Budgeting and variance analysis
AP/AR oversight and process improvement
Management-ready financial insight

SERVICES

Financial support at every stage of growth.

Start with the level of support your business needs today and add higher-level financial guidance as your business grows.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Management-ready financial statements, KPI reporting, variance analysis, trend evaluation and clear financial insight for business owners and leadership teams.

Accounting Services

Month-end close, adjusting journal entries, accruals and prepaids, balance-sheet reconciliations, account review and monthly financial statement preparation.

Fractional Controller

Financial oversight, close management, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, AP/AR oversight, internal controls and management reporting.

Accounting Advisory

Profitability analysis, forecasting, financial strategy, process improvement, KPI guidance and practical decision support for business owners.

Accounting Cleanup & Catch-Up

Identify accounting issues, correct balances, reconcile accounts and bring delayed or unreliable books up to date before moving into ongoing monthly support.

New-Business Finance Setup

Chart of accounts, QuickBooks setup, budgeting frameworks, reporting structures, accounting workflows and scalable financial processes.

SERVICE LEVELS

Choose the level of financial support your business needs.

Every engagement is scoped based on transaction volume, number of accounts and entities, condition of the books, reporting needs and the level of financial oversight required.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Month-end close oversight, adjusting entries, balance-sheet reconciliations, financial statements and management reporting.

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Fractional Controller

Controller-level oversight, close management, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, controls and team guidance.

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Strategic Accounting Advisory

Financial analysis, KPI development, process improvement, profitability insight and practical guidance for business decisions.

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WHY BARNARD ACCOUNTING

More than maintaining the books.

Our approach combines accurate accounting with the financial insight business owners need to understand performance and plan ahead.

Controller-Level Experience

Benefit from experienced financial leadership, disciplined reporting and practical accounting oversight.

Practical Financial Guidance

We translate financial information into clear, actionable insights that support better business decisions.

Scalable Financial Leadership

Access the level of accounting oversight and financial guidance your business needs as it grows.

Customized Solutions

Each engagement is tailored to your accounting environment, reporting needs, priorities and stage of growth.

HOW WE WORK

A clear path from consultation to ongoing support.

1. Consultation

We discuss your business, current accounting environment, challenges and goals.

2. Financial Assessment

We identify the level of support, cleanup, reporting or financial oversight your business needs.

3. Customized Proposal

You receive a clearly defined scope of services tailored to your requirements.

4. Implementation & Support

We establish the agreed processes, reporting cadence and ongoing financial support.

ACCOUNTING RESOURCES

Practical accounting guidance for business owners.

Explore short, straightforward videos designed to help you understand your financial information, strengthen everyday accounting practices and make more informed business decisions.

COMING SOON

How to Read a Profit-and-Loss Statement

Learn what your revenue, gross profit, operating expenses and net income reveal about business performance.

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COMING SOON

What Your Financial Statements Reveal

Learn how the balance sheet, income statement and cash-flow statement work together to explain business performance.

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COMING SOON

Five Financial Controls Growing Businesses Need

Understand practical controls that reduce errors, protect cash and improve the reliability of financial reporting.

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COMING SOON

Preparing for Month-End Close

See which statements, records and reconciliations help produce dependable monthly financial reports.

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COMING SOON

Understanding Business Cash Flow

Learn why profit and cash are different—and how better visibility can help you plan ahead.

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COMING SOON

When You Need a Fractional Controller

Recognize when your growing business needs stronger reporting, oversight, controls and financial planning.

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Educational information only. These resources provide general accounting education and are not individualized accounting, tax or legal advice. Viewing them does not create a client relationship.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Experience across businesses with complex financial needs.

Barnard Accounting LLC brings financial and accounting experience across a variety of industries, with particular experience in construction, staffing, professional services, restaurants and hospitality, telecommunications, and other small and growing businesses.

Construction

Job costing, project profitability, WIP, AIA billing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Staffing

Payroll-intensive operations, invoicing, accounts receivable, cash management and financial oversight.

Professional Services

Reliable reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, controls and financial decision support.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Cost analysis, cash-flow oversight, reconciliations, budgeting and profitability reporting.

Telecommunications

Project accounting, reporting, reconciliations and financial oversight.

Small & Growing Businesses

Accounting structure, cleanup, scalable processes, reporting and advisory support.

ABOUT US

Experienced financial leadership. Practical solutions for growing businesses.

Barnard Accounting LLC provides accounting, fractional Controller and advisory services to growing businesses. We help business owners strengthen financial reporting, improve accounting processes, gain financial visibility and make informed business decisions.

Our services provide Controller-level oversight, disciplined month-end close, cash-flow planning, budgeting, internal controls, financial analysis and practical advisory support.

Founded by Adella Barnard

Barnard Accounting LLC was founded by Adella Barnard, an experienced Controller and accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, reconciliations, internal controls, accounting operations, and process improvement.

Her professional experience spans construction, staffing, telecommunications, law firms, restaurants and hospitality, trucking and transportation, and other small and growing businesses.

Adella founded Barnard Accounting LLC with a straightforward goal: to give business owners reliable financial information, stronger accounting processes, and the financial insight they need to confidently manage and grow their businesses.

Controller-Level ExperienceGAAP Financial ReportingQuickBooksNetSuiteCash-Flow ManagementBudgeting & ForecastingInternal Controls

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What to expect when working with us.

Clear answers about our services, onboarding process and ongoing accounting support.

What types of businesses do you serve?

We support small and growing businesses, with experience in construction, staffing, professional services, law firms, restaurants and hospitality, telecommunications, trucking and transportation.

Do you work with clients remotely?

Yes. Services can be delivered remotely using secure, cloud-based accounting and document-sharing tools, with scheduled virtual meetings as needed.

How are services priced?

Each engagement is customized based on transaction volume, number of accounts and entities, condition of the books, reporting needs and level of oversight required.

What happens during the initial consultation?

We discuss your business, accounting environment, current challenges, goals and the level of support you may need. You will then receive a customized proposal when appropriate.

Can you correct prior-period accounting records?

Yes. Accounting cleanup and catch-up services can include reviewing account activity, correcting classifications, reconciling balances and bringing delayed records up to date.

When should I consider a fractional Controller?

A fractional Controller may help when your business needs a stronger close process, reliable reporting, cash-flow planning, budgeting, internal controls or higher-level accounting oversight.

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Need Financial Leadership?

Prospective clients can schedule a consultation to discuss accounting, fractional Controller, financial reporting or advisory services.

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CONTACT

Let’s talk about your business.

Tell us what is happening with your accounting today and where you need support.

Barnard Accounting LLC
Fractional Controller & Accounting Advisory
info@barnardaccounting.com
(912) 655-8428