Bookkeeping, Fractional Controller and CFO Services

Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) at BGW

The Numbers Are Clean.
So Why Does Growth Still Feel Fragile?

 
Most growing businesses reach this point quietly.
 
The numbers exist.
They’re technically accurate.
But they’re not telling the full story.
 
And suddenly the margin for error feels smaller.
  • Cash is tighter than it “should” be
  • Decisions feel heavier than they used to
  • It’s unclear which numbers actually matter
  • Growth is happening but it’s harder to manage
Nothing is broken.
 
But the business has outgrown basic bookkeeping and the questions are getting bigger.


 

What CAAS Actually Does

CAAS starts with getting the numbers right.

Then it turns those numbers into clarity. 

  • Clean up and stabilize bookkeeping
  • Build consistent, reliable financial reporting
  • Understand what’s changing and why
  • Use the numbers to make confident decisions

This isn’t bookkeeping.

It’s financial infrastructure that grows with the business.

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Support That Scales With You

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Bookkeeping that drives better decisions

FRACTIONAL CONTROLLER

Turning accurate numbers into control

FRACTIONAL
CFO

Financial leadership for bigger decisions

Best for:
Businesses that need clean, reliable financials to fuel growth and improve profitability.

This is where everything starts and where many businesses stay longer than they should.

Best for:
Growing businesses that have revenue but need tighter financial discipline and visibility.

Once the numbers are right, the real question becomes:
Are they being managed or just recorded?

Best for:
Businesses making high-stakes decisions that need forward-looking financial leadership

When the stakes rise, owners need more than reports.

They need perspective.

Typically includes:

  • Monthly close and account reconciliations
  • Revenue, expense, and accrual accounting
  • Accounts payable and receivable support
  • Sales tax, 1099s, and compliance coordination
  • Clean financial statements you can actually trust

Typically includes:

  • Monthly financial review and variance analysis
  • Internal controls and process improvement
  • Cash flow visibility and working capital oversight
  • Issue identification before problems compound
  • Clear explanations when results shift

Typically includes:

  • Forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling
  • Forward-looking cash flow planning
  • Growth, hiring, and investment analysis
  • Capital investment & financing strategies and lender-facing support
  • Financial perspective in high-stakes conversations

This work creates the foundation for every decision that follows.

This is where surprises get smaller and decisions get steadier.

 

This is about seeing around corners
 before decisions are locked in.

How it feels without this:

  • You’re guessing more than you realize
  • Numbers arrive late or don’t reconcile

  • Cash questions take too long to answer

How it feels without this:

  • Profit looks fine, but cash feels tight

  • Growth exposes cracks in process

  • You’re reacting instead of anticipating

How it feels without this:

  • Decisions feel heavier than they should
  • Lenders ask questions you can't answer
  • Growth happens but you can’t model the risk

Scope of Services

Breakdown of BGW CAAS

ACCOUNTING
SERVICES

(Foundation / “Getting the numbers right”)

FRACTIONAL CONTROLLER

(Control / Visibility / Discipline)



FRACTIONAL
CFO

(Forward-Looking Strategy / Capital Decisions)

Scope includes:

  • Monthly close and account reconciliations
  • Revenue and expense classification
  • Accrual accounting and adjusting entries
  • Accounts payable processing and workflow support
  • Accounts receivable tracking and aging
  • Sales tax filings and compliance coordination
  • 1099 preparation and reporting
  • Payroll coordination (with third-party providers)
  • Monthly Management Reporting Package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)



Scope includes:

  • Monthly financial review and variance analysis
  • KPI development and performance tracking
  • Clean, GAAP-aligned financial statements
  • Cash flow monitoring and working capital management
  • Budget-to-actual analysis
  • Gross margin and cost structure analysis
  • Internal controls and workflow refinement
  • Process improvement within accounting operations
  • Revenue recognition oversight
  • Inventory accounting oversight (if applicable)
  • Departmental reporting and profitability analysis
  • Support for audit or lender reporting requests
  • Identification of operational inefficiencies impacting financials

Scope includes:

  • Annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
  • Multi-scenario financial modeling
  • Long-range cash flow planning
  • Capital allocation strategy
  • Debt structuring and lender negotiations
  • Bank covenant monitoring and compliance
  • Growth modeling (new locations, hires, acquisitions)
  • Pricing strategy support and margin analysis
  • Compensation modeling and workforce planning
  • Board-level financial reporting and presentations
  • Exit planning financial modeling
  • M&A financial analysis and due diligence support

Optional add-on:

  • Historical clean-up / catch-up bookkeeping

 

Optional add-on:

  • Interim accounting team oversight / staff management

 

Optional add-on:

  • Participation in executive leadership meetings

 

Our Proven Process

Our Proven Process is designed to ensure our bookkeepers in Charlotte, NC are intimately involved in your business–wherever it may be! - and addressing important topics throughout the calendar year through both direct, one-on-one meetings with you or at one of our educational events.

Let’s get to know each other

In our initial meeting, we’ll get to know each other, set goals based on what’s happening right now, and identify and align values. This is where we decide if we’re a good fit. You’ll also let us know what you expect from us. Believe us, we’re listening.

Business Lifecycle & Gap Assessment

Here’s where we get an even clearer picture of our starting point and what opportunities exist for improvement – from tax planning and cash flow optimization to wealth planning and succession. At the end of this stage, you’ll know exactly where we’re heading.

Customized Service Package

Each individual and business is unique, so we carefully select our approach and the members of your bookkeeping service team with great care. Each year, we’ll revisit your service plan with you and determine next steps, completion dates, and how we’ll communicate everything to you.

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Why This Works Differently at BGW

Many clients trust BGW with both CAAS and tax.

That means:

  • Fewer handoffs
  • Fewer blind spots
  • Advice that reflects real tax consequences

One advisory team under one roof.

Clarity before the next decision.

Let's talk.

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