A Three-Phased Approach
Proposed services to provide financial oversight and management to ensure proper cash flow, profit and reporting
Phase 1: Business Infrastructure
Entity:
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Confirm that business has been set up proper business registration, business license and Federal EIN
Banking:
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Confirm proper business banking accounts are set up separate from personal banking
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Work with client to set up other financial vehicles when necessary: Business Credit Card, Merchant Account and Line of Credit
Financial Policies and Terms:
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Develop and/or update financial policies and procedures
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Set up terms with clients and vendors
Centralization:
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Create centralized Accounting email to gather and distribute all financial data
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Create centralized filing system for all financial documents
Phase 2: Financial Infrastructure
System:
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Assess current financial systems and data in place to properly track and report financial performance
Customize:
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Customize financial data to align with business operations by job, project or event.
Populate:
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Book all financial transaction starting from inception of business and apply appropriate job code when appropriate
Integrity/Maintenance:
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Ensure all financial data is password protected
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Ensure accuracy of data maintained in accounting system
Update system as needed
Phase 3: Accounting & Financial Management
Financial Management & Oversight:
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Provide oversight, guidance and serve as point of contact for all financial matters on behalf of company/organization
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Serve as liaison with Payroll Company and Tax Specialist/CPA in completion of tax returns and audits
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Management of grant funds
Accounting:
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Record, track and reconcile all financial transactions
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Manage invoicing and vendor payments as needed
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Assist with researching and resolving financial discrepancies
Financial Reporting:
Develop consistent reporting as needed:
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Financial Statements
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Budget vs. Actual
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Cash Flow Reporting
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Project/Event Profitability
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Grant Reporting
Communication:
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Conduct regularly scheduled financial meetings to review financial performance, risks and opportunities
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Attend Board of Directors meetings to present financials with Executive Director and Treasurer
Phase 1:
Business Infrastructure
Entity:
-
Confirm that business has been set up proper business registration, business license and Federal EIN
Banking:
-
Confirm proper business banking accounts are set up separate from personal banking
-
Work with client to set up other financial vehicles when necessary: Business Credit Card, Merchant Account and Line of Credit
Financial Policies and Terms:
-
Develop and/or update financial policies and procedures
-
Set up terms with clients and vendors
Centralization:
-
Create centralized Accounting email to gather and distribute all financial data
-
Create centralized filing system for all financial documents
Phase 2:
Finanacial Infrastructure
System:
-
Assess current financial systems and data in place to properly track and report financial performance
Customize:
-
Customize financial data to align with business operations by job, project or event.
Populate:
-
Book all financial transaction starting from inception of business and apply appropriate job code when appropriate
Integrity/Maintenance:
-
Ensure all financial data is password protected
-
Ensure accuracy of data maintained in accounting system
Update system as needed
Phase 3:
Accounting & Financial Management
Financial Management & Oversight:
-
Provide oversight, guidance and serve as point of contact for all financial matters on behalf of company/organization
-
Serve as liaison with Payroll Company and Tax Specialist/CPA in completion of tax returns and audits
-
Management of grant funds
Accounting:
-
Record, track and reconcile all financial transactions
-
Manage invoicing and vendor payments as needed
-
Assist with researching and resolving financial discrepancies
Financial Reporting:
Develop consistent reporting as needed:
-
Financial Statements
-
Budget vs. Actual
-
Cash Flow Reporting
-
Pproject/Event Profitability
-
Grant Reporting
Communication:
-
Conduct regularly scheduled financial meetings to review financial performance, risks and opportunities
-
Attend Board of Directors meetings to present financials with Executive Director and Treasurer