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Professionals Working Onshore – 30% Cheaper Than Onshore Admin

Upgrade Your Bookkeeper to a Finance Professional – For Less Than Local Admin

Your books, AR/AP, and month-end handled by a degree-trained accountant working North American hours — at roughly 30% less than domestic admin.

Clean, current books without supervision or chasing.
AR/AP, reconciliations, and month-end handled by a finance professional.
No benefits or payroll — one simple hourly rate + GST through FVG.
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Finance Challenges We Solve

Common issues faced by businesses without proper financial operations support

Pain Points

Late Month-End Close

Month-end close is always late or chaotic, delaying financial insights.

Cashflow Issues

AR/AP delays are hurting cashflow and vendor relationships.

High Costs

You are paying full local admin salary for basic bookkeeping output.

Inefficient Accounting

Your accountant is doing expensive cleanup work instead of advisory.

Our Solution

Degree-Trained Professionals

Place a degree-trained accounting professional into your back office.

Comprehensive Support

They handle daily bookkeeping, AR/AP, reconciliations, and month-end packages.

North American Hours

They work on North American hours, inside your tools, via secure VPS.

Cost Savings

You pay about 30% less than local admin, with better quality and reliability.

What Our Finance Operations Associates Do

Clear boundaries for effective financial management support

Included in Role

  • Daily bookkeeping in QuickBooks/Xero/Sage
  • AR/AP posting and follow-up emails
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Month-end close prep and standard reports (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow snapshot)
  • File and document organization for finance records

Stretch Capabilities

  • Basic cashflow forecasting using templates you provide
  • Simple variance analysis on expenses or revenue categories
  • Vendor and customer communication based on your approved templates

Excluded from Role

  • Signing authority on accounts or payments
  • Tax filing or giving tax/legal advice
  • Controller/CFO-level decisions and strategy
  • Designing complex financial models from scratch

Daily Responsibilities

What your Finance Operations Associate will handle day-to-day

Core Activities

  • Maintain daily transaction entries for all accounts
  • Manage AR and AP aging and send follow-up messages
  • Reconcile bank and card statements on a fixed schedule
  • Prepare month-end reports and share with your accountant or CFO
  • Keep finance folders and documentation organized and audit-ready

    • Tools & Technology

    Our Finance Operations Associates are proficient with the accounting tools you already use

    QuickBooks Online
    Xero
    Sage
    NetSuite
    Dext / Hubdoc
    Excel / Google Sheets

    Security & Compliance

    Enterprise-grade security measures to protect your financial data

    Security Protocols

    All work performed inside an FVG-managed VPS environment
    All credentials stored in an enterprise password manager
    Role-based access scoped only to required systems
    Instant access termination if engagement is paused or ended
    No local file downloads or exports without explicit approval

    Data Protection

    Regular automated backups of all financial data
    Real-time activity logging and audit trails
    End-to-end encryption for all financial communications
    NDA and confidentiality agreements with all associates
    Compliance with financial data protection standards

    Cost Comparison

    Significant savings without compromising on quality

    Typical Local Bookkeeper

    • $50,000 salary
    • ~$8,000 benefits
    • ~$3,000 payroll/WCB/EI
    • ~$3,000 equipment/overhead
    Total: ~$64,000/year

    FVG Finance Operations Associate

    • ~US$35,000/year equivalent
    • Billed hourly + GST
    • No benefits overhead
    • No payroll costs
    • No recruitment costs
    Approximate Annual Savings: ~US$29,000 per seat

    All while increasing the skill level of the person doing the work

    Implementation Timeline

    From initial assessment to full productivity in less than a week

    Day 1

    Scope Your Finance Workload

    Review bookkeeping frequency, AR/AP volume, month-end requirements, and tools.

    Day 2

    Candidate Shortlisting

    FVG shortlists 2–3 vetted Finance Operations Associates aligned to your tools and timezone.

    Day 3

    Client Interviews

    You interview shortlisted candidates (30–45 minutes each).

    Day 4

    Selection & Setup

    You select your preferred associate; FVG confirms start date and sets up VPS and access.

    Days 5–7

    Onboarding & Initial Tasks

    Credentials and SOPs loaded, first week plan agreed (daily tasks, weekly reports, month-end responsibilities).

    Growth & Development Track

    How your Finance Operations Associate evolves with your business

    1

    Phase 1 (0–3 months)

    Core bookkeeping, AR/AP, and reconciliations stabilized

    2

    Phase 2 (3–6 months)

    More ownership over month-end and recurring reporting

    3

    Phase 3 (6–12 months)

    Process improvements, better dashboards, and refined cashflow views

    4

    Phase 4 (12+ months)

    Potential move into senior Finance Ops or multi-entity support

    Professional Qualifications

    Rigorous standards for our Finance Operations Associates

    Education & Experience

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    2+ years of prior bookkeeping/junior accounting experience
    Demonstrated ability with QuickBooks/Xero and reconciliations

    Portfolio & Samples

    Sample anonymized month-end report packs (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
    Documented reconciliation processes and procedures
    References from previous finance/accounting roles

    14-Day Fit Guarantee

    If the first Finance Operations Associate is not the right fit within 14 days, FVG will replace them at no additional matching cost.

    Ready to Streamline Your Financial Operations?

    Book a 15-minute call to discuss your finance needs and how our Finance Operations Associates can help

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