With finances so good,
you’ll want to show them off.

Coaching and curriculum for growth-oriented finance teams, no matter your technology

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Balance
INTEGRITY

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TEAM
CONFIDENCE

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AUDIT
READINESS

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Do your business finances often leave you hanging?

Despite the use of technology, you may still find yourself frustrated and concerned because:

  • Cash reserves are not at the level they should be

  • You can’t confidently rely on your cash forecast

  • No one’s really being held accountable

  • Control activities aren’t properly reviewed

  • A negative net worth is far too common

  • You can’t seem to understand the numbers

  • Expense reduction efforts don’t stick

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Imagine your finances getting done right the first time every time.

  • Cash forecasts so crystal clear they’re better than you could have done yourself

  • You knowing every number and never being surprised

  • You having the money you need when you need it

  • Your team understanding what excellence means and being held accountable to it

Empowering Finance Teams of All Types

Outsourced Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Fractional CFOs

Fractional Controllers

Corporate Finance

Client Advisory Services

Outsourced Accounting ✤ Corporate Accounting ✤ Fractional CFOs ✤ Fractional Controllers ✤ Corporate Finance ✤ Client Advisory Services ✤

Introducing Finance Strong

Everything you need to build and maintain a financial process that gives you confidence in your finances and your team confidence in themselves.

Want to suggest this to your team leader?  Download the One-Pager here

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Strategy

Activate personalized strategies based on comprehensive assessments.

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Support

Create & maintain momentum with online coaching & accountability.

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Certification

Gain verifiable proficiency with individualized learning & collaboration.

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Curriculum

Cultivate finance excellence at your pace with purposeful coursework.

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What some of these accountants are saying…

Join the thousands of accountants who built excellence into their accounting work by improving the quality of their finances.

about our coaching…

"Thanks again for sharing your expertise with me!”

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about our program Framework…

“We're one step closer to best-in-class."

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about our curriculum…

"Clearly, Shana is quite passionate about the value of properly performed account reconciliations."

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Choose your Journey

The Finance Strong™ Journeys are complete programs that provide strategy, support, knowledge, and certification all-in-one. Use the menu below to help you find the recommended starting point for your current (or desired) role.

  • Controller
    Director of Accounting
    Chief Financial Officer

  • Accounting Supervisor
    Accounting Manager
    Assistant Controller

  • Accountant
    Senior Accountant
    Auditor

*Still not sure? Schedule a call with Shana to discuss the best path for your specific needs.

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Become Finance Strong
As an accounting leader, do you need help getting the outcomes you want from your company’s finances? Are you trying to ramp up the legitimacy of your finance operations program? Drive finance excellence with full support.
Get started →

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Stay Finance Strong
Have you been tasked to be a finance operations expert? Are leaders counting on you to improve your team’s financial knowledge and processes? Show your commitment to continuous improvement and becoming stronger for your team.
Get Started →

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Be Finance Strong
Is performing or reviewing finance operations part of your job responsibilities? Are leaders and auditors making decisions based on your reconciliations or other control activities? Level up your finance knowledge so you feel more confident.
Get Started →

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SHANA COOPER ▶︎
Founder

Manage finances right the first time every time.

This is my mission no matter what technology your team uses.

I’ve met countless business leaders who are using finance optimization technology but still have issues managing their finances.

The Accountability Team™ was created so you have the support you need to build a finance operations program that gives you confidence in your finances and in your team.

FAQs

  • Those open to growing their competence and confidence through accountability.

    I primarily support corporate teams as well as teams who provide outsourced finance operations services to other businesses. Both teams will benefit from me walking alongside them while they strengthen their financial program, increase the quality of their finance operations and build a collaborative environment.

  • Yes, in fact I recommend that.

    I believe it's important to start small to build momentum with anything new.

    We’ll work together to build a journey that best supports your team.

  • No. I work with finance teams supporting all types of industries. From manufacturing to insurance to professional services and beyond, all companies should have a strong finance operations program and perform quality financial activities.

  • Yes.  I offer support and accountability plans to individuals who have created their own finance operations program as well as to those who have had me design a program for them.

    If you’re interested in working with me to design or support your program, reach out and I’ll be happy to talk!

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Finance Self-Assessment

Get started on your Finance Strong journey.

  • You don’t know how much risk might be in your finances and it’s uncomfortable.

  • You’ve tried all the things and nothing’s worked…yet.

  • You can’t afford to wait any longer to get your finances done right.