A La CARTE Solutions. CFO Advisory and Accounting Services

Tired of fighting for reliable financials?

Get timely and accurate financials.
Every month.

Cash flow worries got you feeling cranky?

Worry not. Our CFOs provide predictability and stability.

Manual processes wasting time & money?

ALC's tech solutions will boost your bottom line. Almost overnight.

Financials scrutinized by banks & investors?

Compare our 150 years’ experience to your controller’s 10.

Transform Your Back Office. Unlock Your Growth.

ALC brings order to chaos with seamlessly integrated Finance and HR solutions, delivering the expertise you need to scale with confidence.

Finance & Accounting

Financials
Audit Prep
Bookkeeping
A/P + Payroll

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CFO Advisory

Forecasting
M&A
KPIs
Financing

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Technology Solutions

Accounting Systems
Software Integrations
Paperless Processes

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HR & Payroll

Recruiting
Payroll Processing
Employee Engagement
Compliance & Risk Mgmt

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Goodbye Chaos. Hello Clarity.

Buried in spreadsheets? Drowning in HR complexities? Is your back office stunting your growth? Break free from the inefficiency, and focus on what matters most: Growth.

Perfect For:

B2B’s and Non-Profits
Companies generating $5M-$150M in revenue
Organizations seeking operational efficiency
Businesses yearning for sustainable growth

You’ll Get:

Seamlessly integrated Finance & HR solutions
Dedicated US-based team across all time zones
Proactive problem-solving and strategic guidance
Best-in-class systems and processes

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What Our Clients Say:

“ALC helps business owners understand that just because they are selling, it doesn’t mean they are making money.”

Majid Abai
Chief Sherpa, Concepts Rise

“ALC is a SWAT-team for accounting.”

Lewis Stanton
CEO, World Gym

“ALC helped us streamline our processes, mitigate risks, recruit personnel, and elevate the overall quality of our financial reporting beyond our expectations.”

Ron Markham
Director, Unispace Company

“The ALC team brings a sense of calm to the accounting process.”

Fartuna Kunyare
Vice President, Furaat, Inc.

“ALC transforms data from our in-house team into the critical financial analytics we need to run our business.”

Douglas C. Williams
President & CEO, Williams Data Management

”ALC’s on-boarding process was very smooth.”

Kevin Thompson
General Manager, GOOD Worldwide / Upworthy

“ALC understands the accounting nuances of our business and provides the analysis we need for key business decisions, such as pricing products to hit our margins.”

Peter Gould
Co-Founder, New Wave Toys

“ALC is a great solution for my clients needing a CFO to help them grow.”

Jon Cheng
Relationship Manager, Regional Business Bank

“ALC did an excellent job of improving our operational efficiencies by automating and integrating the various systems.”

Todd Shields
President, The Best Service Company

“ALC treats our business like it's their business.”

Tonetta L. Conner
Managing Partner, Harrington Group

“ALC’s team provides expertise and judgment while using secure and practical technology solutions - critical factors in the long-term success of a business.”

Paul Notaras
Principal, Financial GPS

“For the price of one employee, ALC delivers an entire team of accounting experts.”

Scott Spiro
President, CSG Support

“ALC transforms the accounting and finance function into an essential contributor to their clients’ success.”

Derek McGowan
International Financial Consulting Services

“ALC helps me sleep better at night.”

Guy Cammilleri
Former CEO, World Gym

“Within two months of taking over the accounting function, ALC enabled us to produce a robust year-end reporting package that will pass an auditor's review.”

Marc Serrio
CFO, 4Earth Farms

“ALC helped us through an ownership-transition. They developed cash flow strategies and pricing structures that increased revenue and profits during the engagement.”

Terry Harris
Controller, Mission Critical Technologies

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Meet Our Clients

$4M Non-Profit School and Membership Association

Pain Points

The non-profit had an unskilled part-time contractor managing its bookkeeping. The processes were severely deficient, limiting its opportunities.

Solutions

Implemented best practices with state-of-the-art, cloud-based accounting, bill pay and payroll

Created paperless processes, reducing the risk of employee fraud while safeguarding the company’s assets

Provided audit-ready, accurate, reliable, timely financial statements that can be trusted by fiduciaries and third-parties

Benefits

ALC’s trustworthy financial information provides peace-of-mind to its Board of Directors

Non-profit successfully expanded solicitations for donations and membership dues with greater confidence

CASE STUDIES

Meet Our Clients

$15M Transportation and Logistics Company

Pain Points

The company’s existing accounting staff lacked the experience to deliver the comprehensive financial reporting required by its private equity investor and board of directors.

Solutions

Standardized accounting procedures across six operating companies to facilitate continued growth through acquisitions

Upgraded the quality and credibility of financial information with daily accounting and monthly, quarterly and annual consolidating and consolidated financials

Provide audit-ready financial statements and support outside CPA

Benefits

Business owner is confident that his private equity investor and BOD get accurate, reliable and timely financial data

10% annual revenue growth due to business owner’s focus on strategic acquisitions instead of accounting issues

Private equity investor provided additional capital to support acquisitions

CASE STUDIES

Meet Our Clients

$5M Health and Fitness Franchise

Pain Points

The company’s cash flow was compromised and its existing outsourced accounting provider failed to provide timely responses, prepare audit-ready financings or ensure cash controls, leading to duplicate and erroneous payments.

Solutions

Implemented a Cloud-based accounting system for transparency and real-time access for the CEO

Increased internal controls, policies and procedures and safeguards over cash and A/P

Implemented new revenue recognition rules specific to industry, facilitating timely audited financials

Benefits

Crucial business decisions being made with confidence

Accurate cash flow forecasting helped company survive when the Pandemic hit

Audit-ready financial statements reduced annual CPA audit fees by $40,000

Eliminated duplicate payments and expensive A/P processing time

CASE STUDIES

Meet Our Clients

$8M Marketing Consulting Firm

Pain Points

In-house accounting staff was unreliable, inaccurate and perpetually late with reporting. The accounting infrastructure was manual, paper-heavy and exceedingly expensive. Corporate growth was severely limited as a result.

Solutions

Streamlined and automated all processes, improving A/R turnover, employee reimbursement policies and procedures and reducing the risk of fraud

Trained and oversee company’s accounting staff

Introduced a new banking and financing resource to support corporate growth

Benefits

Over $100,000 in annual savings from lower accounting and finance costs

Increased access to financing by nearly $1 million

Strategic acquisitions with full confidence that a fair price was paid and the investment decision was supported with accurate forecasted cash flow data

CASE STUDIES

Meet Our Clients

$3M Video Game Distribution Company

Pain Points

The company had a new outside investor scrutinizing its financials, but its bookkeeper lacked the skills to provide financial forecasting and analysis.

Solutions

Key performance indicators (KPIs) and cash flow forecasts for informed decision-making

Timely, accurate financial statements

Reporting by service line, department and location

Benefits

Outside shareholder increased his investment to support growth initiatives

5% annual revenue growth forecasted from owner's ability to focus on new sales channels

Ability to strategically plan for inventory purchases improved annual cash flow by $50k

CASE STUDIES

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$4M Local Professional Services Firm

Pain Points

The company’s offsite, hourly-rate bookkeeper for 20 years was not a trained accountant or tech-savvy. Its manual accounting system was unreliable and financial reporting was chronically late.

Solutions

Automated bookkeeping and payroll and implement clear processes

Cleaned up disorganized Quickbooks ledgers and moved QB to the Cloud

Replaced static financials with dynamic reports, facilitating planning

Benefits

Saved client $80,000 annually by reducing payroll, IT and shipping costs

Company’s revenue has grown 3% from management’s increased focus on sales instead of accounting and finance

CASE STUDIES

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$6M Records and Data Management Company

Pain Points

The company’s in-house accounting staff were not sufficiently skilled to deliver the financial analytics or advice necessary to optimize operations or achieve business growth.

Solutions

Helped CEO shift business model based on changing market demand

Scrutinized operational analytics to identify cost-savings strategies

Converted on premise, server-based accounting system to Cloud-based systems for real-time access to information and maximum efficiencies

Benefits

$165,000 in annual net savings from reduced staff (1.5 FTE’s) and IT costs

Increased profitability before and during the Pandemic by adapting business model to changing market demand

25% revenue growth from business owner’s focus on key acquisitions instead of managing finance and accounting

CASE STUDIES

Meet Our Clients

$5M Delivery Service Business

Pain Points

The business owners were frustrated with its existing outsourced accounting firm because financial statements were perpetually late and the provider was inaccessible and unresponsive.

Solutions

Profitability reports by service line and department for business planning and cost containment

Implemented real-time access to current financial statements for the business owners

Applied for a PPP loan, which was funded in 30 days, and paperwork to maximize loan forgiveness

Benefits

5% increase in profitability as comprehensive reporting enables business owners make money-saving business decisions

20% increase in revenues since business owners can focus on sales instead of managing finance and accounting

Accurate, Cloud-based financials facilitated money-saving home refinancing for the business owners

CASE STUDIES

Our Story

Growing up with an entrepreneurial father, ALC founder Shirley Wiliani was exposed to the challenges and triumphs experienced by small business owners from a young age. After several years in public accounting and nearly two decades in the private sector, Shirley noticed a huge problem….

Business leaders usually ignore the back office….that puts businesses at risk.

Having seen her father’s struggles first hand, Shirley knew that neglect inevitably leads to hindered growth, hardship and instability.

So she came up with a solution…ALC

ALC builds organizational strength for businesses through all things Finance and HR.

We transform disarray into order, offering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges each business faces.

We bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to growing organizations.

Since 2010, ALC has been WOWing our clients with our custom-tailored, expert and personalized solutions . . . so they can focus on what truly matters—growing their business with clarity and confidence.

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