Led by Finance Leaders, Powered by Efficient Operations
"Ascent was built to solve a critical gap for $1M–$15M businesses: getting enterprise-grade accounting and controllership oversight without building an expensive internal finance department.
By pairing high-level strategic controllers with efficient accounting pods, we deliver guaranteed monthly closes, automated AP workflows, and complete financial peace of mind."
Kiran Nandi
Managing Director
Pricing & Service Tiers
THE FOUNDATION
The 360° Financial Operations Audit
Fixed Fee: $2,500 | Delivered in 10 Business Days
A 10-day diagnostic of your tech stack, workflows, and margin structures to eliminate administrative drag and boost profitability before committing to a monthly retainer.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
A 10-day diagnostic of your tech stack, workflows, and margin structures to eliminate administrative drag and boost profitability before committing to a monthly retainer.
What You Receive:
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Hidden Profit Recovery: Audit software subscriptions, vendor price hikes, and unbilled fees.
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CEO Time Reclamation: Streamline bill payments and payroll approvals down to 3 minutes a week.
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Overdue AR Recovery: Build an immediate action plan to collect outstanding client funds.
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Project Profitability Deep-Dive: Full margin analysis on your largest active project to expose true gross margins and cost overruns.
Tax CPAs look backward for compliance. We optimize daily cash flow and operations for growth.
THE 100% AUDIT CREDIT GUARANTEE
Enroll in any monthly financial management plan within 10 days of receiving your report, and 100% of your $2,500 audit fee is credited directly toward your Month 1 retainer.
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Essential Ledger
Starting at $2,000/mo
Ideal for $1M – $2.5M Revenue
Up to 150 transactions/mo
✓ Guranteed 10th-of-the Month Close
✓ Weekly Categorization & Reconciliations
✓ Accounts Payable (Up to 25)
✓ Bi-Weekly Payroll (Up to 10)
✓ Monthly P&L & Balance Sheet
✓ 1 Sales Tax Filing (GST/HST/State)
✓ Senior Accountant Oversight
2
Core Accounting
Starting at $3,500/mo
Ideal for $2.5M – $6M Revenue
Up to 400 transactions/mo
✓ Everything in Tier 1, PLUS:
✓ Accrual Month-End Close
✓ Project & Job Profitability Tracking
✓ Expanded AP/AR (Up to 60/mo)
✓ Monthly KPI & Margin Dashboard
✓ Audit-Readu Workpaper Binder
✓ Quarterly Controller Strategy Session
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Controllership
Starting at $6,500/mo
Ideal for $6M – $15M Revenue
400+ transactions & multi-entity
✓ Everything in Tier 1 & 2, PLUS:
✓ 13-Week Rolling Cash Flow Model
✓ Advanced WIP & Multi-Entity Costing
✓ Budget vs. Actuals Variance Reporting
✓ Monthly Board/CEO Finance Call
✓ Year-End Audit Prep & CPA Management
✓Dedicated Fractional Controller Sign-Off
Our Impact
★ 5.0
Rating
90+
Verified Financial Engagements
100%
Satisfaction
Why Work With Ascent?
Streamlined Financial Processes
Focus on Your Core Business
Expertise at Your Fingertips
Customized Financial Strategies
Proactive Support
Scalable Solutions for Growth
What Our Clients Say
Feedback from our valued partners
Industry: B2B Software / SaaS
Scope: Ongoing Controllership & Complex Operations Source: Verified Business Review
"We have a growing software company, and no matter how big or complicated the task is that we throw at them, they handle it with ease, speed, and complete professionalism."
— Business Leader
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Industry: E-Commerce & Retail
Scope: Tech Integrations & Profitability Tracking Source: Verified Business Review
"The team was instrumental in connecting our online sales channels directly to our accounting software. Their platform expertise helps us stay organized and track true margins."
— CEO & Founder
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Industry: Multi-Location / Fitness Operations
Scope: Historic Ledger Cleanup & Reconstruction
Source: Verified Business Review
"Kiran & team was integral at cleaning up our books. Everything was a complete mess with our past provider, and they sorted through the mud to build a structured, reliable system."
— Founder & Business Owner
★ ★ ★ ★ ★