• Professional Controller Services for Growing Businesses

• As your business grows, so do the demands on your financial reporting. While a bookkeeper keeps your records current, a Controller provides the financial oversight, reporting, and internal controls needed to help you make informed business decisions.

• Garison Financial Services provides outsourced Controller services to businesses in Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Georgetown, Conway, and throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. Whether you need ongoing monthly support or help improving your accounting processes, we can provide experienced financial leadership without the cost of a full-time employee.

What Does a Controller Do?

A Controller bridges the gap between bookkeeping and executive financial management. Our Controller services help ensure your financial information is accurate, timely, and useful for making business decisions.

Our services include:

• Monthly financial statement preparation

• Month-end and year-end closing

• Account reconciliations

• Budget preparation and monitoring

• Cash flow management

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting

• Internal controls and accounting procedures

• Job costing and profitability analysis

• QuickBooks Online support and optimization

Is It Time to Hire a Controller?

Many growing businesses reach a point where bookkeeping alone is no longer enough.

You may benefit from Controller services if:

• Your financial statements are consistently delayed.

• You don't fully understand your company's profitability.

• Cash flow is becoming more difficult to manage.

• You're making business decisions without reliable financial information.

• Your business is growing but you're not ready for a full-time Controller.

• You need better reporting for lenders, investors, or bonding companies.

• You want to improve profitability through better financial analysis.

Controller Services for Construction Companies

Construction companies require specialized accounting that goes beyond standard bookkeeping.

With more than 27 years of accounting experience, including 10 years as CFO for a growing construction company, Garison Financial Services understands the unique financial challenges contractors face.

Our construction accounting expertise includes:

• Work in Progress (WIP) Reporting

• Job Costing

• Cost-to-Complete Reporting

• Backlog Analysis

• Cash Flow Forecasting

• Financial Dashboards

• Budget vs. Actual Reporting

• Job Profitability Analysis

• Over/Under Billings

• Surety and Bank Reporting Support

Whether you're a general contractor, specialty contractor, or service contractor, we provide the financial insight needed to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.

Why Choose Garison Financial Services?

As a licensed CPA with more than 27 years of accounting and financial management experience, I work directly with business owners to improve financial reporting, strengthen internal processes, and provide actionable insights.

Unlike larger firms, you'll work directly with an experienced financial professional who understands the needs of small and mid-sized businesses.

Our goal is simple:

Provide the financial information business owners need to make better decisions.

Areas We Serve

Garison Financial Services proudly provides Controller services to businesses throughout:

• Myrtle Beach

• Murrells Inlet

• Pawleys Island

• Georgetown

• Conway

• North Myrtle Beach

• Horry County

• Georgetown County

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

• Remote clients throughout the Southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a Bookkeeper and a Controller?

A bookkeeper records financial transactions. A Controller reviews the financial information, ensures its accuracy, analyzes results, develops reporting, and helps business owners make informed financial decisions.

Do I need a full-time Controller?

Not necessarily. Many growing businesses benefit from outsourced Controller services, gaining experienced financial oversight without the cost of hiring a full-time employee.

Can you work with my existing bookkeeper?

Absolutely. Many of our clients already have an internal bookkeeper. We work alongside your accounting staff by reviewing financial statements, improving reporting, and providing higher-level financial guidance.

Which accounting software do you support?

We primarily work with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, helping businesses improve their accounting systems, reporting, and financial processes.

For contractors needing industry-specific reporting such as WIP and job costing, see our construction accounting services. 

Schedule a free consultation If your business has outgrown basic bookkeeping but isn't ready for a full-time Controller, Garison Financial Services can help.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how outsourced Controller services can improve your financial reporting, cash flow, and profitability.