Most firms know accounting. We know the business behind it.
At Esseffess, we don’t just clean up financial statements—we turn them into powerful, forward-driving strategy. With real industry experience and hands-on operational insight, we help leaders cut through noise, see what actually matters, and make decisions that move the business, not just the books.
What We Do
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We turn your financial statements into easy-to-understand insights that guide strategic decisions.
Examples:
Monthly or quarterly financial review package with key insights and ratio analysis.
Year-end financial health assessment for tax or audit prep.
Trend analysis comparing current year vs. prior year(s).
Cash flow and liquidity assessment tied to operational performance.
Profitability breakdown by product, service line, or location using existing statements.
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Streamlined accounting processes and tools that improve accuracy and efficiency.
Examples:
Clean up and restructure QuickBooks/Xero, including rebuilding the chart of accounts.
Automate recurring journal entries, invoicing, or reporting workflows.
Implement AP/AR tools, payroll solutions, or expense management systems.
Reduce month-end close time by redesigning processes and templates.
Audit data accuracy and reconcile historical records for cleaner reporting.
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Clear budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support smarter, mission-focused decisions.
Examples:
Build an annual operating budget and 12–18 month rolling forecast.
Create departmental or program-level cost reports.
Develop a break-even analysis for pricing or service planning.
Set up a monthly management reporting package for leadership teams.
Standardize chart of accounts and cost allocation methodology.
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Custom dashboards that connect your numbers to your goals in real time.
Examples:
Build a real-time KPI dashboard connected to accounting or CRM systems.
Create department-level performance dashboards (e.g., sales, operations).
Develop a cash flow or runway dashboard for weekly updates.
Design a CEO “one-page” metrics dashboard for executive reviews.
Convert existing static reports into automated visual dashboards.
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Data-driven insights to boost margins, strengthen cash flow, and stabilize growth.
Examples:
Create a 6–18 month cash flow projection with risk scenarios.
Perform a margin analysis to improve pricing or reduce cost leakage.
Identify unprofitable services, contracts, or customers and recommend fixes.
Build a cash management strategy for stable, predictable operations.
Analyze cost structure to find savings opportunities and improve margins.
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Optimized workflows and systems that support healthy, scalable operations.
Examples:
Map current workflows and redesign processes for efficiency.
Create or update SOPs for accounting, billing, or operations teams.
Implement or refine project management workflows (e.g., Asana, Monday, ClickUp).
Conduct a capacity analysis to improve staffing and workload balancing.
Redesign the intake-to-invoice pipeline to shorten cycle times.
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Transform your vision into a practical, measurable, financially grounded plan.
Examples:
Facilitate a half-day, full-day, or multi-session strategic planning workshop.
Produce a 3–5 year strategic plan with KPIs and financial targets.
Develop a financial roadmap for expansion (new product, new region, new location).
Create an organizational scorecard to track progress on goals.
Conduct a SWOT or risk analysis tied to financial strategy.
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Financial modeling and scenario planning that prepare you for sustainable expansion.
Examples:
Build a financial model for launching a new service or product.
Model the financial impact of hiring additional staff or leadership roles.
Create multi-scenario growth projections for strategic planning.
Evaluate expansion into new locations, regions, or markets.
Analyze long-term revenue potential and sustainability of new initiatives.
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Experienced financial leadership—without the full-time cost—to guide your growth.
Examples:
Monthly oversight of financials, cash flow, budgets, and controls.
Prepare board-ready financial packages and presentations.
Manage banking relationships, debt planning, or financing conversations.
Lead or support due diligence for fundraising or acquisition activity.
Implement internal controls and review financial risks.
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Regular coaching to help you stay confident, informed, and aligned with your vision.
Examples:
Monthly or quarterly advisory sessions reviewing performance and strategic decisions.
Coaching the owner on key financial skills, metrics, and planning.
Supporting decision-making on major purchases, hiring, or expansion.
Translating complex financial concepts into simple, owner-friendly insights.
Acting as a sounding board for growth decisions or operational challenges.
What We Do
-
We turn your financial statements into easy-to-understand insights that guide strategic decisions.
Examples:
Monthly or quarterly financial review package with key insights and ratio analysis.
Year-end financial health assessment for tax or audit prep.
Trend analysis comparing current year vs. prior year(s).
Cash flow and liquidity assessment tied to operational performance.
Profitability breakdown by product, service line, or location using existing statements.
-
Streamlined accounting processes and tools that improve accuracy and efficiency.
Examples:
Clean up and restructure QuickBooks/Xero, including rebuilding the chart of accounts.
Automate recurring journal entries, invoicing, or reporting workflows.
Implement AP/AR tools, payroll solutions, or expense management systems.
Reduce month-end close time by redesigning processes and templates.
Audit data accuracy and reconcile historical records for cleaner reporting.
-
Clear budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support smarter, mission-focused decisions.
Examples:
Build an annual operating budget and 12–18 month rolling forecast.
Create departmental or program-level cost reports.
Develop a break-even analysis for pricing or service planning.
Set up a monthly management reporting package for leadership teams.
Standardize chart of accounts and cost allocation methodology.
-
Custom dashboards that connect your numbers to your goals in real time.
Examples:
Build a real-time KPI dashboard connected to accounting or CRM systems.
Create department-level performance dashboards (e.g., sales, operations).
Develop a cash flow or runway dashboard for weekly updates.
Design a CEO “one-page” metrics dashboard for executive reviews.
Convert existing static reports into automated visual dashboards.
-
Data-driven insights to boost margins, strengthen cash flow, and stabilize growth.
Examples:
Create a 6–18 month cash flow projection with risk scenarios.
Perform a margin analysis to improve pricing or reduce cost leakage.
Identify unprofitable services, contracts, or customers and recommend fixes.
Build a cash management strategy for stable, predictable operations.
Analyze cost structure to find savings opportunities and improve margins.
-
Optimized workflows and systems that support healthy, scalable operations.
Examples:
Map current workflows and redesign processes for efficiency.
Create or update SOPs for accounting, billing, or operations teams.
Implement or refine project management workflows (e.g., Asana, Monday, ClickUp).
Conduct a capacity analysis to improve staffing and workload balancing.
Redesign the intake-to-invoice pipeline to shorten cycle times.
-
Transform your vision into a practical, measurable, financially grounded plan.
Examples:
Facilitate a half-day, full-day, or multi-session strategic planning workshop.
Produce a 3–5 year strategic plan with KPIs and financial targets.
Develop a financial roadmap for expansion (new product, new region, new location).
Create an organizational scorecard to track progress on goals.
Conduct a SWOT or risk analysis tied to financial strategy.
-
Financial modeling and scenario planning that prepare you for sustainable expansion.
Examples:
Build a financial model for launching a new service or product.
Model the financial impact of hiring additional staff or leadership roles.
Create multi-scenario growth projections for strategic planning.
Evaluate expansion into new locations, regions, or markets.
Analyze long-term revenue potential and sustainability of new initiatives.
-
Experienced financial leadership—without the full-time cost—to guide your growth.
Examples:
Monthly oversight of financials, cash flow, budgets, and controls.
Prepare board-ready financial packages and presentations.
Manage banking relationships, debt planning, or financing conversations.
Lead or support due diligence for fundraising or acquisition activity.
Implement internal controls and review financial risks.
-
Regular coaching to help you stay confident, informed, and aligned with your vision.
Examples:
Monthly or quarterly advisory sessions reviewing performance and strategic decisions.
Coaching the owner on key financial skills, metrics, and planning.
Supporting decision-making on major purchases, hiring, or expansion.
Translating complex financial concepts into simple, owner-friendly insights.
Acting as a sounding board for growth decisions or operational challenges.
Starter: “Clarity & Direction”
Best for: New or small businesses needing better financial understanding
Outcome: Clear understanding of your numbers and confidence in your day-to-day decisions.
Growth: “Strategic Insight”
Best for: Businesses ready to plan, optimize, and grow intentionally
Outcome: Aligned financial strategy, improved operations, and data-driven decision making.
Full CFO:“Vision to Execution”
Best for: Businesses needing structured financial leadership
Outcome: A true financial partner who helps steer the business toward its mission and long-term vision.

