How we work
From First Call to Full Clarity
We follow a real process that works for your business. Here is what happens after you reach out, from your first conversation to ongoing monthly support.
30 minutes. No pitch, no pressure.
In accounting & finance
Concentrated in construction
Businesses advised career-wide
Nationwide
U.S.-based, remote-delivered
Seven Steps, Start to Finish
Most clients are fully onboarded within 2 to 3 weeks.
Discovery call
A real conversation about your business and where the gaps are. ~30 minutes, free, no obligation.
Customized proposal
A proposal and engagement package built around what you actually need, not a generic package.
Engagement agreement
A signed service agreement, so expectations are clear on both sides before anything starts.
Onboarding & information gathering
A secure checklist covering software access, financials, bank and credit card accounts, payroll, and AR/AP data.
Financial review & cleanup
Reconciliations, general ledger cleanup, a chart of accounts review, and historical corrections before anything goes live.
Systems & workflow alignment
Reporting procedures, month-end process, internal controls, KPIs, and cash flow monitoring, set up around your business.
Full implementation & ongoing support
The monthly relationship begins: consistent reporting and a direct line to your accounting team.
We Work Inside the Software You Already Use
Hugh Ledger Accounting integrates with your existing systems rather than making you switch platforms, including QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, and other accounting, payroll, and project management systems common to construction, real estate, and professional services businesses.
One Founder.
Every File, Personally Reviewed.
27+ years of accounting and finance experience, the last 20+ concentrated in construction, plus real estate development, property management, and professional services.. Michelle reviews client files personally, start to finish.
FAQs
What happens on the discovery call?
A real, no-pressure conversation about your business and where your books currently stand. It takes about 30 minutes and is free, with no obligation to move forward.
Do I need to switch accounting software?
No. Hugh Ledger Accounting works inside the systems you already use, including QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, and others, rather than requiring a platform switch.
Does Hugh Ledger Accounting handle tax filing or tax planning?
No. Hugh Ledger Accounting does not provide tax preparation or tax planning services. We keep your books and reporting accurate and hand off clean numbers to your CPA.
See what good looks like for your business
Let’s map out where you are and what happens next.
No sales pitch. We’ll follow up within one business day.