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Why Lifeboat Accounting, PLLC?
We help nonprofits stay afloat by offering accounting and Virtual CFO services so that they can wear fewer hats and focus on their businesses and missions. Whether our clients need just a lifesaver (a spare hand), a raft (cleanup, new systems, or training), or the whole boat (outsourced Virtual CFO services), we are here. We utilize technology to streamline your accounting while building the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
"I need your help" or "we're drowning" were common SOS calls. Hearing the need for a more catered accounting service experience, Lifeboat Accounting launched in 2019 as a boutique accounting firm.
We offer everything from modern bookkeeping to virtual CFO services for Nonprofit organizations. We enjoy writing policies, procedures, presentations, and providing education and training for groups and boards. We are QuickBooks and Xero certified. Analysis, budgeting, and process improvement are some of our favorite specialties.
We are not your grandparents' accounting firm. We are not your old school bookkeeping service.
- Lifeboat is not brick and mortar. This allows us to be mobile and at the helm and ready for clients. We can come to you, meet in flex spaces, or work together remotely via Zoom.
- Our auto-scheduling means you don't have to wait for us, just select a time that works best for you and our CPA will be there.
- Consulting is on a flat hourly rate. Our nerdy tech skills afford us the ability to reduce time on accounting for our clients. That savings goes directly back into your pocket.
Your Crew
Amity, Captain
Amity is a licensed CPA in New Hampshire and Vermont. She has reported to boards, served on boards, audited nonprofits in public accounting, and been audited as a Finance Director. She provides trainings and education on a regular basis. She has published books, written online courses, and has been a guest speaker at colleges, economic development associations, makerspaces, and various programs.
She was the tax manager at one of the largest non-profit groups in New England ensuring non-profit compliance for dozens of entities. Her work has been presented at big 4 accounting firm national conferences as textbook examples and case studies. She also holds an EMBA in Strategic Leadership and the AICPA Nonprofit Certificate.
Don, Bosun
Don is a certified payroll professional with experience in nonprofit finance and 990 tax preparation experience. Don works on a lot of cleanup projects and allocations of staff time among grants for our clients.
Karen, Chief Steward
Karen brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed complex financial systems, streamlined processes, and driven strategic initiatives that enhance organizational performance. Known for her leadership and attention to detail, Karen ensures that financial stewardship aligns with long-term business goals while maintaining transparency and compliance.
Patricia, First Mate
Patricia comes from a background of working in Law Offices and various administrative roles. As our First Mate, she handles bookkeeping and IRS Form 990s to ensure clients have everything they need for smooth sailing.
Stripe, Surgeon
Stripe brings more than 20 years of science and communications experience, leading global teams through times of change. She came to Lifeboat in order to directly support changemakers by communicating through numbers. She believes that working together, we can make the world cleaner, healthier, and safer. Her BS is in Biological Sciences, and she has an EMBA in Strategic Leadership.
Would you like to come aboard?
Do you love grant tracking, accruals, and functional expenses? Are you passionate about helping nonprofits tell their story through numbers? Do you dream about 990s? We're always looking for experienced Nonprofit Accountants. We work mostly in QBO so QBO experience or certification required. We offer flexible hours and remote work environment. Send your resume to captain@lifeboataccounting.com