Services Built for Finance Teams
Practical solutions that work with your existing tools — not another software subscription you'll never fully use.
Solutions That Scale With You
Every finance team has different challenges depending on where they are in their growth journey. Whether you're just getting your books in order, scaling past spreadsheets, or optimizing complex systems, Prairie Forge delivers the right solution at the right time.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all consulting. We believe in understanding where you are, where you're going, and building exactly what you need to get there.
For Early Stage & Growing Companies
Monthly Bookkeeping That Improves
We don't just record transactions — we run your accounting with an eye toward automation and scalability. Your books stay current, your close happens on time, and you're building a foundation that can grow with you.
What's Included
- Monthly bookkeeping and financial close
- Chart of accounts design and cleanup
- Financial statement preparation
- Setup for future automation
- Process documentation
Ideal for: Companies with $500K-$5M revenue who need reliable books without hiring a full-time accountant
Financial Foundations
Get off spreadsheets and onto systems that can actually scale. We help you implement proper accounting software, build clean processes, and establish the financial infrastructure you'll need as you grow.
What's Included
- QuickBooks/Xero/NetSuite implementation
- Chart of accounts and system setup
- Vendor and customer master cleanup
- Beginning balance migration
- Team training and documentation
Ideal for: Startups transitioning from founders doing books in spreadsheets to proper accounting systems
For Scaling Companies
Custom Automation & Excel Tools
We build the tools that eliminate your copy-paste nightmares. Custom Excel add-ins, Google Sheets automation, and workflow-specific solutions that work with what you already have — not expensive enterprise software you'll never fully use.
What's Included
- Custom Excel add-ins and templates
- Google Apps Script automation
- Interactive dashboards
- Data validation and error-checking tools
- Workflow-specific toolkits
Ideal for: Teams spending hours on manual data manipulation, reformatting, or repetitive Excel tasks
Process Automation
Automate the repetitive work that's eating up your team's time. Payroll processing workflows, bank reconciliations, month-end close acceleration — we build automation that works with your existing systems and makes your life easier.
What's Included
- Payroll processing automation
- Bank reconciliation workflows
- Month-end close acceleration
- Automated report generation
- Data validation and error checking
Ideal for: Teams with manual processes that repeat every week or month and could be automated
Part-Time Controller/CFO Advisory
Strategic finance support without the full-time hire. We help you build better processes, interpret your numbers, and make better decisions — while still keeping your books clean and your close on time.
What's Included
- Monthly financial review and analysis
- Process improvement recommendations
- Board/investor reporting support
- Budget and forecast development
- Strategic planning partnership
Ideal for: $2M-$20M revenue companies that need strategic finance leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CFO
For Established Companies
ERP Implementation & Optimization
Navigate the complexity of ERP transitions with someone who understands both the accounting and the technical side. We help you plan the migration, clean your data, configure the system, and train your team — so you actually use what you paid for.
What's Included
- ERP selection and planning
- Data migration and cleanup
- System configuration and testing
- Custom workflow development
- Team training and change management
Ideal for: Companies implementing NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, or similar ERPs
Data Cleanup & Migration
Clean up years of messy data before it becomes your ERP's problem. We consolidate spreadsheets, deduplicate masters, standardize formats, and get your data audit-ready — whether you're preparing for an implementation, acquisition integration, or compliance review.
What's Included
- Vendor/customer master consolidation
- Post-acquisition data integration
- Chart of accounts rationalization
- Historical data cleanup and validation
- Audit-ready documentation
Ideal for: Post-acquisition integration, pre-ERP migration, or companies with years of inconsistent data
Flexible Support & Team Augmentation
Fill gaps when team members leave, busy season hits, or special projects arise. We jump in with accounting expertise and an automation mindset — handling the work while also identifying ways to make it easier next time.
What's Included
- Interim accounting coverage
- Audit support and preparation
- Special project assistance
- Process improvement during engagement
- Knowledge transfer and documentation
Ideal for: Companies with temporary staffing gaps, audit season, or one-time projects
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