Ready to see if it’s a fit? Share a bit about your business and I’ll follow up with next steps. Ready to Get This Figured Out? Whether it’s a slow close, changing reports, sales tax, 1099s, compliance, cleanup, or a special project, bring me the problem and we’ll figure out what needs to happen next. Book a Free 30-Minute Call Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com (805) 410-8647 Business Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST 9:30 am – 5:00 pm PST Available Earlier Upon Request

Controller-level accounting services for growing businesses. Find the right package based on where your accounting stands today and how much structure you need. Firm Summary A focused overview built to respect your time. Your business can be growing while the accounting still feels harder than it should. Maybe the close keeps moving, responsibilities are unclear, or the numbers take too much effort to trust. That is usually a sign the business has outgrown the structure behind the accounting. Without Controller-Level Structure Accounting absorbs leadership time Close cadence drifts Reports require interpretation Accounting close has no owner Historical issues keep resurfacing No documented accounting policy Decisions require digging ERP conversion left the books worse Forecast and actuals never align 1099s filed late, wrong, or not at all With Controller-Level Structure Leadership stays above the accounting Close runs on a defined cadence Reports are structured for clarity Accounting close has an owner Historical issues are scoped and addressed Accounting policy formally documented Decisions rest on stable numbers Accounting side of ERP is stabilized Actuals sync into your forecast monthly 1099s prepared and filed on schedule When the roots hold, you stop managing instability and start leading. That steadiness changes how the business feels, and everything above them can grow. Which of these sounds most like your accounting right now? 🔹 I need better accounting oversight 🔹 I'm doing the accounting myself 🔹 My books are a mess or unreliable 🔹 I need flexible accounting support RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Controller Lite Package You have a working foundation. What’s missing is disciplined, consistent oversight to keep it stable. Controller Lite preserves your structure without rebuilding it. View Controller Lite Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Financial Clarity Package Your books need to be rebuilt or stabilized before they can be reliably maintained. The Financial Clarity Package fixes the foundation first, then keeps it running. View Financial Clarity Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Accounting Execution Package The Accounting Execution Package handles transactional accounting so you don’t have to, including close, reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable. View Accounting Execution Package → RECOMMENDED PACKAGE Hourly Accounting Support Flexible controller-level accounting support through an ongoing hourly relationship that adapts as priorities evolve. View Hourly Accounting Support → What I Take Off Your Plate Choose the engagement model that fits how your accounting needs operate. Fixed-price retainers provide defined recurring scope and predictable monthly pricing, while Hourly Accounting Support provides an adaptable ongoing relationship billed based on time incurred. Retainer Controller Lite Package Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Explore Details Monthly Retainer Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Explore Details Monthly Retainer Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Explore Details Monthly Retainer Need Something Extra? Layer on additional services to any retainer package, from AP/AR support to sales tax filings and historical cleanup. Explore Add-Ons Hourly Hourly Accounting Support Flexible ongoing accounting support as priorities evolve. Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Other Select Routine or Complex Accounting Needs Explore Details Hourly Want to see how this structure could work inside your business? Click the trees below. Because clarity, like a forest, is built one strong root at a time. The Person Behind the Work Brett J. Federer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former Controller with over a decade of experience building financial systems under real operational pressure, not in theory. He served as Controller for an artificial intelligence and robotics SaaS company through Series C fundraising, where he built the company’s first ASC 606 revenue recognition framework, reduced the monthly close from 16 business days to 2, led a full ERP migration, and rebuilt the company’s financial forecast after a major system and leadership overhaul rendered roughly 60% of the underlying model data unusable. His earlier experience includes leading the design and rollout of a paperless accounting system across the North American operations of a global food enterprise, training 28 accountants and reducing paper usage by 42%. That experience shaped a clear standard: structure must hold under pressure. Not the full finance stack. Not the overhead. Not the responsibilities that belong to a CFO or income-tax provider. The focus is the accounting structure and execution most growing companies have never fully owned: transaction flow, close discipline, reporting integrity, and systems designed to run quietly and reliably so leadership can operate above the accounting instead of inside it. When Accounting Structure Strains Under Growth 🔹Why is my month-end close taking so long? The monthly accounting close often starts taking longer when the way it was originally structured no longer matches how the business operates. As activity increases and more financial information moves through different systems, tasks that once fit neatly into the month begin stretching beyond their intended rhythm. What used to feel routine starts requiring extra coordination, extra checking, and extra time to finish cleanly. Sometimes the structure itself is still workable, but the coordination around the month-end close begins to drift. Timelines lose clarity, responsibilities blur, and teams may not fully see how delays ripple into reporting deadlines and leadership decisions. The result is predictable: more time spent catching up than completing the close with confidence. Whether the foundation needs reinforcing or simply better cadence, controller-level oversight helps restore rhythm and clarity to the monthly close process. View Controller Lite Package → 🔹Why can’t I trust my financial reports? Financial reports often feel unreliable when the underlying accounting structure lacks consistency and clear standards. If transactions are categorized differently each month, reconciliations are incomplete, or adjustments are made without clear documentation, financial reports may technically be delivered on time but still feel difficult to trust. As businesses grow and management reporting becomes more important, legacy processes often remain informal, making it harder to produce monthly financial reports that are clean and comparable across periods. Small inconsistencies accumulate, and leadership may notice numbers changing unexpectedly, metrics behaving unpredictably, or results that require frequent explanation. The issue is rarely effort. More often, the financial reporting process was never designed to produce stable, decision-ready accounting reports at scale. When reporting accuracy and consistency become concerns, strengthening the accounting foundation restores clarity and confidence in the numbers. View Financial Clarity Package → 🔹Why does scaling make accounting feel messy? Accounting can start to feel messy simply because there is more to keep track of than before. As a growing business expands, financial activity moves in more directions, with additional customers, vendors, products, transactions, and operational details flowing across the organization. What once felt straightforward becomes harder to mentally organize. Information no longer lives in a few predictable places. Details arrive from different teams, systems, and timelines, making it difficult to see how everything connects. Even when nothing is technically wrong, the overall picture can feel scattered, forcing teams to spend extra time piecing together context before meaningful analysis can begin. When growth increases complexity faster than clarity, strengthening the accounting environment helps restore visibility so financial information feels organized, connected, and easier to manage. View Financial Clarity Package → 🔹Why are bookkeeping errors increasing as we grow? Bookkeeping errors tend to increase when financial activity passes through more hands and systems without consistent quality controls guiding the process. As transaction volume rises, more bookkeeping entries are recorded, transferred, reviewed, and adjusted across different tools and team members, creating additional opportunities for small mistakes to occur. When reviews happen inconsistently or too late in the cycle, minor coding errors, misclassifications, and reconciliation gaps can accumulate across accounting periods. Correcting those issues often requires more effort than maintaining accuracy from the start, making financial records feel unreliable even when the team is working carefully. Strengthening execution discipline and establishing clearer quality checkpoints helps restore accuracy so bookkeeping remains dependable as activity increases. View Accounting Execution Package → 🔹Why am I still involved in day-to-day accounting? Leaders often remain closely involved in day-to-day accounting because financial oversight gradually turns into constant operational involvement. What starts as occasional review can evolve into answering urgent questions, approving routine transactions, resolving coding confusion, and stepping in whenever issues stall progress. Over time, accounting stops feeling like a background function and starts demanding regular leadership attention. This involvement rarely happens by choice. As businesses grow, financial responsibilities expand faster than the capacity of internal teams to manage them independently. Without reliable support handling the flow of daily activity, leaders become the default point of escalation for anything unclear, urgent, or sensitive. The result is steady decision fatigue and less time available for strategic priorities. Strengthening the accounting function restores a healthier separation between leadership and routine execution, allowing financial operations to run more reliably with less day-to-day leadership involvement. View Controller Lite Package → (For Close & Reporting Burden) View Accounting Execution Package → (For Operational Burden) 🔹What if my accounting needs don’t fit a fixed monthly scope? Not every business needs or wants a fixed-scope monthly retainer. Some organizations operate best with flexibility in how accounting responsibilities are supported while still maintaining a consistent, ongoing professional relationship. Hourly Accounting Support allows companies to choose which accounting responsibilities are handled externally while preserving controller-level close standards. Support can include accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting preparation, reconciliations, 1099 preparation / filing, and close execution, delivered within existing systems and aligned with how the organization already operates. When a bundled monthly package isn’t necessary or desired but reliable accounting discipline still matters, hourly support provides an adaptable partnership designed around your business rather than forcing a fixed service format. View Hourly Accounting Support → Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Book a Call

Outsourced controller services for growing businesses. Clean monthly closes, reliable financial reporting, and controller-level structure that holds as you grow Controller-Level Accounting for companies ready for their accounting to stop owning them. Book a Free 30-Minute Call SaaS / RaaS accounting ASC 606 revenue recognition AI robotics accounting Hardware and inventory accounting Bill of materials (BOM) costing Job-cost and project reporting 1099 and annual filing support Multi-state sales tax compliance support Sales tax backfiling and penalty relief support ERP migration and implementation Month-end close compression Financial statement reporting Investor and lender reporting Budget-to-actual analysis Balance sheet reconciliations Historical cleanup and reconstruction Accounting policy documentation Controller-level oversight I provide outsourced controller and accounting support for growing businesses that need cleaner financials, a more reliable close, or experienced accounting capacity without adding another full-time hire. Services are available through fixed-price monthly packages, Add-On Services, and Hourly Accounting Support. You built the business. Now the financial structure has to hold. 100% Company forecast fully restored after 60% data loss. 88% Reduction in month-end close time. 15+ Accounting functions managed as a one-person department. Reliable financials don't happen accidentally. They're built intentionally. Why it costs less to work with me Full-Time Controller Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC Typically active within days No payroll taxes, benefits, or PTO No recruiting or onboarding costs Cancel with 30 days’ notice Illustrative comparison based on current California Controller and Assistant Controller compensation, plus typical employer payroll taxes, benefits, and paid time off. What I Take Off Your Plate Choose the engagement model that fits how your accounting needs operate. Fixed-price retainers provide defined recurring scope and predictable monthly pricing, while Hourly Accounting Support provides flexible ongoing support billed based on time incurred. Retainer Controller Lite Package Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Explore Details Monthly Retainer Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Explore Details Monthly Retainer Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Explore Details Monthly Retainer Need Something Extra? Layer additional services onto a retainer package, from AP/AR support to sales tax filings and historical cleanup. Explore Add-Ons Hourly Hourly Accounting Support Flexible ongoing accounting support as priorities evolve. Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Other Select Routine or Complex Accounting Needs Explore Details Hourly Want to see how this structure could work inside your business? Click the trees below. Because clarity, like a forest, is built one strong root at a time. Professional Testimonials Dan Parks , PhD Chief Operating Officer / Founder → Mike Kleiman Chief Financial Officer → Debbie Kelly Owner → Frankie Ochoa Managing Director / Founder → I worked closely with Brett during his time as Controller, and his contributions were instrumental to both our financial and operational success. What set Brett apart was not only his command of accounting and finance, but also his ability to design systems and processes that improved efficiency across the entire company. From an operations perspective, his impact was profound. He led the successful upgrade of our ERP system after years without updates, resolving complex data migration and process issues. He developed tools that gave leadership clear, real-time visibility into expenses and cash flow, including per-customer, per-warehouse expense tracking and a highly reliable forecast model. His automation work reduced our monthly close process from nearly two weeks to just a couple of days, enabling timely, accurate reporting and freeing up valuable resources. Brett also implemented practical, enforceable policies — from per diem and travel to sales tax and employee expenses — that made compliance simpler while improving accuracy and accountability. Each initiative he undertook was approached with a strong balance of financial rigor and operational practicality, and the results consistently exceeded expectations. Most importantly, Brett carried himself with professionalism and high standards, holding his department accountable while partnering effectively with operations and leadership. He leaves behind a stronger, more disciplined, and more efficient organization, and his contributions will continue to benefit us well into the future. I recommend Brett wholeheartedly to any company seeking a financial leader who can deliver not only accurate numbers, but also sustainable, well-designed operational improvements. I had the privilege of working closely with Brett in his role as Controller, and I couldn’t have asked for a stronger partner. He brought real discipline and ownership to our accounting and finance functions — leading an efficient, accurate close process and tightening internal controls in a way that made everything run smoother and more transparent. Brett also raised the bar on reporting and analysis, producing clear, board-ready insights that improved how we understood performance and made decisions. His command of complex areas like ASC 606, contract tracking, and inventory accounting gave the organization real confidence in the numbers. He’s collaborative, dependable, and always focused on solutions. Brett combines technical strength with calm leadership, and he makes the teams around him better. I recommend him wholeheartedly to any company looking for a Controller who delivers accuracy, clarity, and lasting value. Brett is an excellent accountant! We had an urgent request with a deadline and we were referred to Brett's services. He responded quickly and politely. His work on our behalf was detailed and very organized and he broke down everything in steps to easily explain the process to us. He answered every one of our questions with professionalism and understanding. We were able to submit his work well before the deadline for favorable resolution. Thank you Brett! We highly recommend Brett for any of your accounting needs. Brett and I worked together at a startup almost 10 years ago, long before I started my own business. When I decided to start a company and needed someone to handle the financial side, Brett was one of the first people I called. I had already seen how he worked, knew he understood the ins and outs of running a startup, and trusted him. He’s given me a lot of his time and plenty of patience helping me understand things I simply didn’t know as a first time business owner. I knew how to do the work and build the company, but I didn’t know everything I needed to know about bookkeeping, taxes, or how to properly set everything up. Brett helped me get the business started correctly and has been there ever since. Today he handles my books, and helps me think through the financial side of decisions I’m making in the business. I ask a lot of questions, and he’s always willing to explain things until I understand them. I never feel like I’m getting a canned answer or being rushed through something. More than anything, I trust Brett. I trusted him when we worked together 10 years ago, and I trust him today with a company I’ve built myself. I wouldn’t have brought him into something this important to me otherwise. I highly recommend him. Accounting Should Not Own You It Controls You It Supports You Fragile Records Financial Blindspots Unreliable Numbers Tribal Knowledge Founder Overload Where financial structure becomes lasting stability. Reliable Financials Clear Financial Context Compounding Stability Decision Confidence Lower Stress You' ve e arned your money by building something real. It should not be lost to financial friction; you should be able to keep it. I only work with a few companies at a time because clarity dies with chaos. Clarity scales best when focus is protected, so each client receives deliberate attention and lasting clarity when the fit is right. No pressure. No surprises. Just structure that lasts. AI Where It Works. Humans Where It Counts Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made financial processes faster, but speed alone isn’t enough. Clean, trustworthy numbers still require human oversight. The smartest companies aren’t choosing between AI and expertise. They’re blending both—using automation for efficiency, and people for oversight and judgment. 🔹 AI generates data, humans ensure it’s reliable. 🔹 AI streamlines execution, expertise ensures structure. 🔹 Automation saves time, structure ensures stability Financial blind spots happen when numbers are left unchecked. That’s why AI should assist, not replace expert oversight. At Brett J. Federer Accounting, AI is used to streamline workflows when it improves clarity, efficiency, or accuracy. Every report and structure remains grounded in human judgment and experience. Because smart finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about structure that grows from sapling to forest. Common Questions About Outsourced Controller Services 🔹What’s the difference between a controller and a bookkeeper? A bookkeeper keeps your records up to date. A controller makes sure those records actually produce numbers you can rely on. If your transactions are being recorded but the close is slow, reports need explanation, or the numbers feel inconsistent, the issue isn’t bookkeeping. It’s the structure behind it. That gap is where controller-level support sits. The accounting services overview places it alongside bookkeeping and CFO-level work. Controller services focus on fixing that layer so your close runs consistently and your reporting holds as the business grows. 🔹How are controller services different from a CFO? A CFO uses your numbers to guide decisions, capital strategy, and long-term direction. Controller services make sure those numbers can actually be trusted in the first place. If reporting is inconsistent, the close takes too long, or results require explanation before they can be used, the issue isn’t strategic. It’s structural. Controller services focus on stabilizing the financial system so decisions are built on numbers that hold under pressure. 🔹What is an outsourced controller? An outsourced controller brings the same financial oversight as an in-house controller, but without the need to hire and build the role internally. The focus is on making sure your financial system is reliable, your close runs consistently, and your reporting reflects what is actually happening as the business grows. If the close feels unpredictable, reports take too long to finalize, or the numbers require explanation before they can be used, the issue is usually not capacity. It is structure. Outsourced controller services focus on stabilizing that layer so the system runs consistently and leadership can rely on the numbers without second-guessing them. 🔹When do you need a controller for your business? Most businesses don’t hire a controller because they hit a milestone. They reach a point where the financial side of the business stops feeling clear. The numbers exist, but simple questions take longer to answer and confidence in those answers starts to slip. If what used to be straightforward now needs explanation or reconciliation, the issue usually isn’t staffing. It’s structural. The system was never designed to hold at the current level of complexity, which is where controller-level accounting becomes necessary. Controller support fixes that structure so the system holds as the business grows. 🔹Do I need a controller if I already have a bookkeeper? Having a bookkeeper in place usually means the day-to-day work is being handled, but it doesn’t mean the financial system behind it is keeping up as the business grows. Transactions can be recorded correctly and accounts can be up to date, while the structure underneath still struggles to produce consistent, reliable results month after month. If the close feels inconsistent, reporting takes time to finalize, or answers require explanation before they can be trusted, the issue isn’t the bookkeeper. It’s the layer above it. Controller services focus on bringing discipline to the close and creating a stable financial structure so your numbers hold as the business grows and leadership can rely on them without second-guessing. 🔹What does working with a controller look like month to month? Working with a controller month to month is less about adding more activity and more about bringing structure to what’s already happening. The focus is on running a consistent monthly close cadence , reviewing the numbers through a disciplined process, and making sure reporting reflects what’s actually happening in the business. Over time, that creates a steady rhythm where the close runs on schedule, questions get answered without rework, and the financial side of the business becomes predictable rather than something that has to be managed around. 🔹How do I choose between a monthly retainer and Hourly Accounting Support? A monthly retainer is best when the recurring scope is clearly defined and benefits from predictable monthly pricing and a consistent cadence. It creates a reliable monthly close structure with agreed work performed proactively rather than reconsidered each month. Hourly Accounting Support is a better fit when accounting priorities, workload, or scope are still evolving. It provides flexible ongoing support, billed based on time incurred, with the work adjusting as the needs of the business change. If the hourly work develops into a stable recurring scope over time, a fixed-price retainer may eventually become the better long-term structure. Financial Clarity, One Post at a Time 1 2 3 4 5 Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Not every business runs into the same financial problems. This page highlights business types where controller-level accounting structure can be especially useful. Featured Industries Not every industry runs into the same financial problems. This page highlights a few featured industries, with deeper details covered on each individual page. Different Industries Create Different Accounting Problems. Recurring revenue, hardware costs, job costing, inventory movement, seasonal demand, deposits, margins, and operational complexity can all create different pressure points inside the numbers. A clean accounting structure should not treat every business the same way. It should reflect how the company actually earns revenue, spends money, tracks work, and makes decisions. Where This Structure Fits Best SaaS, RaaS, and technology companies Operationally complex businesses with moving parts that simple bookkeeping cannot fully support Hospitality businesses such as inns, wineries, venues, and experience-based properties Manufacturing and product-based companies Trades and field-service businesses Why Industry Context Matters This page is not meant to limit the types of businesses served. It highlights the industries where extra attention is being placed because the accounting tends to become more operational, more layered, or more difficult to manage through basic bookkeeping alone. The goal is to build the right structure around the way the business actually operates, so the financials become easier to trust, easier to explain, and easier to use. Tasks covered by Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC A package-agnostic view. The two green layers are everything the firm can run. The layers above and below stay with your leadership and your tax provider. Additional tasks not shown here are available via Add-Ons. Controller Layer Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued Reporting Integrity Maintained Existing Structure Maintained Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Capitalization Policy Creation Segment Reporting Accounting Workflow Redesign Accounting Stabilization Executive Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Bookkeeper Layer Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Maintenance 1099 Preparation & Filings Tax Provider / Available Add-Ons Sales/Use Registration + Filings (Add-On) Annual Filings (Add-On) Select State & Federal Compliance Filings (Add-On) Audit or Tax Support Schedules (Add-On) Income Tax Advisory or Filings Nexus Analysis What I Take Off Your Plate Choose the engagement model that fits how your accounting needs operate. Fixed-price retainers provide defined recurring scope and predictable monthly pricing, while Hourly Accounting Support provides an adaptable ongoing relationship billed based on time incurred. Retainer Controller Lite Package Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Explore Details Monthly Retainer Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Explore Details Monthly Retainer Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Explore Details Monthly Retainer Need Something Extra? Layer additional services onto a retainer package, from AP/AR support to sales tax filings and historical cleanup. Explore Add-Ons Hourly Hourly Accounting Support Flexible ongoing accounting support as priorities evolve. Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Other Select Routine or Complex Accounting Needs Explore Details Hourly Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Outsourced accounts receivable support for invoice preparation, billing cycle support, and A/R execution within your existing accounting systems. Hourly Add-On Accounts Receivable Support Structured accounts receivable support that keeps invoicing, payment application, and customer balance tracking organized inside your existing accounting workflow. How it works From approved inputs to applied payment. 01 Invoices prepared from your inputs Invoices are prepared by Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC based solely on Client-approved inputs such as rates, quantities, terms, and supporting documentation. 02 You review and approve You review each invoice before it is issued. No invoice is sent to a customer without your explicit approval. 03 Invoices issued to customers Approved invoices are issued through your accounting system on a structured, batched cadence, typically twice per month unless otherwise agreed. 04 Payments applied and balances tracked Incoming payments are applied in your accounting software based on available remittance information. Customer balances are tracked for visibility. What's Included Invoice preparation from Client-approved inputs Invoice issuance following Client approval Payment application in your accounting software Basic tracking of customer balances Structured invoice batching What's Not Included Collections activity or collections follow-up Customer disputes or negotiations Pricing decisions or contract interpretation Credit decisions or credit analysis Customer account management Tracking contract-level triggers for invoice issuance Pricing Simple hourly billing. No retainer required. You pay for the hours used each month. Scale up or pause as your needs change. Per Hour $150 Billed monthly in arrears Minimum Monthly Billing Billing Cycle Time Tracking Auto-Renews Monthly Cancellation 2-hour minimum Monthly 30-minute increments Yes Anytime, no penalty Frequently Bought Together Clients using this service often pair it with a core package or a related add-on. Best Fit Retainer Package Financial Clarity Package Financial Clarity Package Details → Sales Tax Filings Add-On Details → Transaction Entry & Reconciliation Support Add-On Details → Accounts Payable Support Add-On Details → Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Transaction entry and reconciliation support for companies that need accounting execution handled alongside their controller-level package, without hiring a separate bookkeeper. Retainer Add-On Transaction Entry & Reconciliation Support Add recurring transaction entry and bank & credit card reconciliations to a controller-level package without changing the core engagement. Transactions are entered, categorized, and reconciled using the existing accounting structure. How it works From transaction activity to reconciled records. 01 Transaction source access confirmed Bank feeds, credit card connections, uploaded statements, connected platforms, or client-approved reports are confirmed for use. 02 Transactions entered and categorized Incoming transactions are recorded and coded to the appropriate accounts using your existing chart of accounts and established categorization rules. 03 Unresolved items flagged for direction Items that cannot be categorized, matched, or resolved mechanically are documented and surfaced for direction rather than assumed. 04 Accounts reconciled monthly Bank and credit card accounts are reconciled against statements each month using available records, connected sources, and any direction received. What's Included Monthly transaction entry and categorization Bank and credit card reconciliations Uncategorized transaction flags Basic vendor name cleanup Basic Chart of Accounts alignment for transaction entry Source activity from connected platforms or client-approved reports What's Not Included Accounts payable or accounts receivable management Revenue recognition analysis or deferred revenue scheduling Multi-entity or intercompany transaction handling Journal entries requiring management judgment or estimates Cleanup of historical or backlogged periods Transaction entry and reconciliation are performed on a monthly cycle aligned with the close process. Pricing Flat monthly pricing. Paused or resumed as needed. You know the cost before work begins. Pause or resume as needed. Per Month $850 Billed monthly in arrears Minimum Commitment Billing Cycle Overages Auto-Renews Monthly Cancellation Three Month s Monthly $150/hour* Yes Anytime, no penalty *Overages may apply when a request requires additional analysis, investigation, cleanup, or manual effort beyond the standard retainer. Frequently Bought Together Clients using this service often pair it with a core package or a related add-on. Best Fit Retainer Package Controller Lite Controller Lite Details → Financial Clarity Package Details → Sync Historicals Into Your Forecast Add-On Details → Sales Tax Filing Add-On Details → Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

A structured pricing approach designed to keep expectations clear and financials calm. Pricing follows a two-step method: billable structures first, then the complexity checklist. Pricing Each package is built around the same controller-level standards. The difference is the level of additional accounting support included. MOST COMMON STARTING POINT Your books work, but nobody is watching them. Controller Lite Maintain the system through monthly controller level closes. The foundation everything else builds on. RETAINER STARTS AT $2,400 / mo OVERAGE RATE $150 / hr Book a Call Your system needs to be built or rebuilt. Financial Clarity Package Stabilize and rebuild the accounting system for long term reliability. A 6 to 12 month implementation phase transitions into recurring support. IMPLEMENTATION STARTS AT $5,500 / mo RECURRING STARTS AT $2,400 / mo OVERAGES $150 / hr Book a Call You want someone running the books entirely. Accounting Execution Package Transactional execution through month end close and reporting. For founders who are tired of being the accounting system. RETAINER STARTS AT $4,800 / mo OVERAGE RATE $150 / hr Book a Call For companies that want ongoing support & flexibility. Hourly Accounting Support A flexible ongoing accounting relationship for recurring and complex needs. Billed in 30 minute increments. RATE $150 / hr MONTHLY MINIMUM $350 / mo Book a Call Pricing is determined through a structured evaluation of your accounting complexity, including factors like entity count, revenue model structure, reporting requirements, and system stability. The prices below reflect the simplest engagement type for each package. Why it costs less to work with me Full-Time Controller Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC Typically active within days No payroll taxes, benefits, or PTO No recruiting or onboarding costs Cancel with 30 days’ notice Illustrative comparison based on current California Controller and Assistant Controller compensation, plus typical employer payroll taxes, benefits, and paid time off. Side by Side Comparison All packages share the same controller level close. Here is what differs. Packages Monthly soft close Material exceptions flagged Quarterly hard close Key account reconciliations Quarterly financials issued Routine close support Capitalization policy created Historical accounting cleanup Accounting policy creation Accounting stabilization Accounting workflow redesign AP / AR Data entry Bank & card reconciliations 1099 preparation & filing Other accounting support Starting at: Billing method: - Controller Lite Financial Clarity Package Accounting Execution Package Hourly Accounting Support ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ ✓ ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped ✓ As scoped As scoped $2,400/mo $5,500/mo - Implementation $2,400/mo - Recurring $4,800/mo $150/hr $350/mo - Minimum Monthly Retainer Monthly Retainer Monthly Retainer Hourly Add-Ons for Retainer Packages Retainer -Based Add-Ons Sync historicals into your forecast Transaction Entry & Reconciliation Support 1099 Preparation and Filing Varies by selected add-on Hourly Add-Ons Accounts payable support Accounts receivable support Scoped historical cleanup $150/hr per selected add-on Separately Scoped Accounting policy architecture Sales tax filings Special projects & custom support Priced after review If Your Business Has Multiple Accounting Structures Some businesses operate across multiple sites, service lines, or segments that each require their own financial tracking. This chart helps identify how many billable structures your business has. Tap a box to see definitions (optional) Do you operate more than one physical site that I'll be maintaining? i.e. stores, facilities, locations, or operational hubs Not client or third-party locations. No Do you have more than one service line or segment at this site? Different workflows, Different cost structures, Separate reporting Financially independent from other segments or services No Yes Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. Yes Do you have more than one service line or segment at each site? Different workflows, Different cost structures, Separate reporting Financially independent from other segments or services No Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. Yes Do these segments need separate financials or reporting? Separate books, Separate workflows, Separate business-unit profitability. Client-level, project-level, or basic Profit & Loss tagging does not count. No Billed as one structure Yes Each distinct segment = One billable structure Yes Each distinct site = One billable structure No No Billed as one structure Yes Each distinct site = One billable structure All billable structures (sites or segments) are individually priced. If you’re unsure, continue with the closest fit. Edge cases are handled during onboarding. This gives an estimate. Final scope is confirmed during onboarding. Want to talk through how this structure would work inside your business? No commitment. A short call to see whether the fit makes sense. Book a Call

I build clean, controller-grade financial systems for growing companies — from monthly reporting to one-time cleanup, policy builds, and process design. Explore the Services Controller-level accounting provides the operational structure that keeps financial reporting reliable as companies grow. Structure Over Chaos. Clarity Over Complexity. Many growing companies don’t recognize they need controller-level structure until the numbers stop making sense, even with bookkeeping in place. This work sits between bookkeeping and CFO strategy. It keeps the close reliable, reporting clear, and decisions grounded, without pulling leadership into the weeds. Who This Is For Founder-led businesses where the numbers have stopped feeling reliable Companies that have outgrown ad hoc bookkeeping and need real structure Teams that want clean, decision-ready financials without dashboards, coaching, or chaos Especially well suited to SaaS, robotics, hardware, inventory, hospitality and operationally complex businesses. Why a Controller, and Why Now? Controller-level structure stabilizes the close and strengthens internal reporting before instability compounds. The numbers become reliable. Decisions become grounded. Structural changes are handled deliberately when needed, while the core service stays calm and consistent, so systems scale without noise. Tasks covered by Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC A package-agnostic view. The two green layers are everything the firm can run. The layers above and below stay with your leadership and your tax provider. Additional tasks not shown here are available via Add-Ons. Controller Layer Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued Reporting Integrity Maintained Existing Structure Maintained Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Capitalization Policy Creation Segment Reporting Accounting Workflow Redesign Accounting Stabilization Executive Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Bookkeeper Layer Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Maintenance 1099 Preparation & Filings Tax Provider / Available Add-Ons Sales/Use Registration + Filings (Add-On) Annual Filings (Add-On) Select State & Federal Compliance Filings (Add-On) Audit or Tax Support Schedules (Add-On) Income Tax Advisory or Filings Nexus Analysis What I Take Off Your Plate Choose the engagement model that fits how your accounting needs operate. Fixed-price retainers provide defined recurring scope and predictable monthly pricing, while Hourly Accounting Support provides an adaptable ongoing relationship billed based on time incurred. Retainer Controller Lite Package Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Explore Details Monthly Retainer Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Explore Details Monthly Retainer Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Explore Details Monthly Retainer Need Something Extra? Layer additional services onto a retainer package, from AP/AR support to sales tax filings and historical cleanup. Explore Add-Ons Hourly Hourly Accounting Support Flexible ongoing accounting support as priorities evolve. Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Other Select Routine or Complex Accounting Needs Explore Details Hourly Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Controller-level accounting for complex businesses managing evolving models, inventory, contracts, reporting layers, and other organizational complexity. Controller-Level Accounting for Complex Businesses For businesses where growing complexity has made the close, reporting, and accounting harder to manage. Without Controller-Level Structure Multi-entity reporting is fragmented Intercompany activity creates confusion Foreign currency treatment varies Revenue treatment is inconsistent Allocations lack clear support Segment reporting is difficult to compare Accounting practices vary across the business Close ownership is unclear Technical accounting is inconsistent Leadership questions the numbers With Controller-Level Structure Multi-entity reporting is more consistent Intercompany processes are defined Foreign currency follows defined policy Revenue treatment is documented Allocations follow defined methods Segment reporting has clear structure Accounting practices are standardized Close ownership is defined Technical accounting follows clear policies Leadership trusts the numbers Want to talk through how this structure would work inside your business? Click the trees below. Because clarity, like a forest, is built one strong root at a time. Where Structural Complexity Strains Accounting Accounting begins to strain when entities, contracts, reporting dimensions, operating teams, and technical requirements expand faster than the structure supporting them. Evolving Business Models & Accounting Structure As companies introduce new products, service models, ERP systems, contract structures, or operating teams, the accounting structure does not always evolve with them. Reporting, processes, and ownership must be redesigned to reflect how the business now operates. Inventory & Bill of Materials Costing As materials, finished goods, equipment, and hardware move through purchasing, production, storage, deployment, and multiple locations, businesses need clear ownership, traceable item flows, consistent BOM-based costing, and reconciliation processes that connect physical inventory activity to the financial statements. Revenue Recognition & Contract Accounting Multiple revenue models, milestones, bundled obligations, and nonstandard agreements may require separate recognition conclusions within the same organization, each supported by the underlying agreement rather than a default assumption. Segments, Allocations & Management Reporting Reporting by segment, class, project, client, department, or location depends on stable definitions and defensible allocation methodologies that remain comparable across reporting periods. Decentralized Operations & Control Environment Multiple locations, departments, and operating teams can apply the same accounting policy differently unless responsibilities, approval structures, and review ownership are clearly established. Technical Accounting & Close Governance Complex GAAP topics, estimates, and capitalization decisions require documented conclusions, supporting analysis, and clear approval before they are reflected in the financial statements. Built From Experience in Complex Environments This page comes from years of experience working inside businesses where accounting had to support changing contract terms, distributed operations, technical decisions, and reporting needs that could not be managed through one simple process. In one environment, that meant building systems around heavily negotiated contracts, standardizing pass through billings, strengthening close ownership, and maintaining reliable reporting through major operational and system changes. In another, it meant creating policies and controls that could work across a North American headquarters, additional U.S. branches, and Canada. Those environments required more than completing accounting tasks. Policies had to remain consistent across teams and locations. Contract terms had to be traceable. Billing methods had to be supportable. Close responsibilities had to be clear. Reporting had to remain dependable as complexity increased. That experience is what shaped the structure shown here. North America-Wide Standardization Created a paperless accounting policy adopted across the North American headquarters, additional U.S. branches, and Canada. Trained 28 accountants and improved consistency, version control, and data integrity across locations. Pass Through Billing Standardization Replaced manual, transaction by transaction expense reviews with a standardized per diem policy for pass through billings. The new policy, workflows, and training reduced close delays and billing disputes while eliminating write offs tied to itemized billing. Contract Terms Made Traceable Built a database to track every customer contract and addendum after negotiated agreements no longer matched the standard template. The system preserved the terms actually in force and supported accurate ASC 606 revenue recognition. 16 → 2 Days to close the books Reduced the month-end close cycle from 16 business days to 2 business days through stronger reconciliations, process ownership, and close discipline. Tasks covered by Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC A package-agnostic view. The two green layers are everything the firm can run. The layers above and below stay with your leadership and your tax provider. Additional tasks not shown here are available via Add-Ons. Controller Layer Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued Reporting Integrity Maintained Existing Structure Maintained Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Capitalization Policy Creation Segment Reporting Accounting Workflow Redesign Accounting Stabilization Executive Leadership Strategic planning Business decisions Board meetings / preparation Staff management and payroll Forecast creation & ownership KPI calculation and interpretation Bookkeeper Layer Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Maintenance 1099 Preparation & Filings Tax Provider / Available Add-Ons Sales/Use Registration + Filings (Add-On) Annual Filings (Add-On) Select State & Federal Compliance Filings (Add-On) Audit or Tax Support Schedules (Add-On) Income Tax Advisory or Filings Nexus Analysis Why it costs less to work with me Full-Time Controller Brett J. Federer Accounting, APC Typically active within days No payroll taxes, benefits, or PTO No recruiting or onboarding costs Cancel with 30 days’ notice Illustrative comparison based on current California Controller and Assistant Controller compensation, plus typical employer payroll taxes, benefits, and paid time off. What I Take Off Your Plate Choose the engagement model that fits how your accounting needs operate. Fixed-price retainers provide defined recurring scope and predictable monthly pricing, while Hourly Accounting Support provides an adaptable ongoing relationship billed based on time incurred. Retainer Controller Lite Package Maintain the System through Monthly Closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Explore Details Monthly Retainer Financial Clarity Package Build and Stabilize the System plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Explore Details Monthly Retainer Accounting Execution Package Operational execution plus monthly closes Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Explore Details Monthly Retainer Need Something Extra? Layer additional services onto a retainer package, from AP/AR support to sales tax filings and historical cleanup. Explore Add-Ons Hourly Hourly Accounting Support Flexible ongoing accounting support as priorities evolve. Monthly Soft Close Material Exceptions Flagged Quarterly Hard Close Quarterly Financials Issued (Internal-Use) Capitalization Policy Created Historical Cleanup Accounting Policy Creation Accounting Stabilization Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Data Entry Bank Reconciliations 1099 Preparation & Filing Other Select Routine or Complex Accounting Needs Explore Details Hourly Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More

Custom accounting policy design for companies that need documented accounting rules, consistent treatment, and financial reporting standards that can hold as the business grows. Separately Scoped Add-On Accounting Policy Architecture For complex areas like revenue recognition, inventory costing, asset amortization, or internal controls, this add-on creates a formally documented accounting policy built around your real operations, tested against actual transactions, and structured for internal or external review. The project is structured in three phases, each scoped and engaged independently. How it works Three phases. Each scoped independently. 01 Policy drafted and tested A formal accounting policy is drafted, tested against a reasonable sample of your actual transactions and workflows, and delivered as a complete draft ready for internal or external sign-off. 02 Audit and board support available If needed, support is provided for external review processes including board presentations, audit calls, and post-meeting revisions tied directly to the Phase 1 policy draft. 03 Policy implementation available When scoped, the finalized policy is applied into your accounting system through journal entries, reconciliations, and workbook configuration based on the completed policy documentation. By Phase What Each Phase Delivers PHASE 1 Policy Testing and Drafting Testing against actual transactions and workflows Policy documentation scoped to your GL Targeted meetings to refine the draft Delivery of a fully tested policy draft Concludes upon delivery of the tested policy draft. Material corrections included within 30 days. PHASE 2 Audit and Board Support Presentation prep and formatting Attendance at board meetings or audit calls Post-meeting revisions tied to Phase 1 Concludes 30 days after the last support service if no material activity toward external sign-off. PHASE 3 Implementation Journal entries and reconciliations Workbook buildout or configuration Up to 24 months of historical adjustments Internal walk-through if requested Concludes upon posting of all scoped entries and reconciliations tied to the finalized policy. What's Not Included New policies beyond the original scope Forecasting or scenario modeling Full population testing or audit-level assurance Retroactive adjustment for business model changes after drafting Ongoing maintenance or updates after delivery Onsite work All policies remain management-owned. Final approval and interpretation remain with management and/or the client’s auditor. Policies are structured under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidance using materiality considerations appropriate for the engagement. Pricing Separately scoped per engagement. Each policy project is scoped and priced based on complexity, subject area, and system structure. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Usually starts at $6,000* Scoped separately when needed Scoped separately when needed * Final pricing depends on policy complexity, transaction volume, documentation needs, and whether implementation support is included. Simpler policies may be scoped separately. Frequently Bought Together Clients using this service often pair it with a core package or a related add-on. Best Fit Retainer Package Accounting Execution Package Accounting Execution Package Details → 1099 Preparation and Filing Add-On Details → Scoped Historical Cleanup Add-On Details → Special Projects & Custom Support Add-On Details → Build Structure That Frees You. Designed for founders who want clean, consistent financials and the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing. If that’s what you’re building toward, I’m here. Phone (805) 410-8647 Email Brett@BrettJFedererAccounting.com Connect LinkedIn Learn More