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Bookkeeping · Advisory · Fractional CFO
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Women-owned businesses
Numbers That Move Your Business Forward.
Financial clarity, month after month — so every decision is grounded in real numbers.
Licensed CPA (NJ & PA) · NJCPA Member · 15+ Years Experience
Based in NJ, servicing clients nationwide.
About Fink Advisory Group
Your Financial Partner for Growth
Not just someone who balances the books — someone who reads the story behind them and turns it into strategy.
Our Mission
Financial wellness and clarity — peace of mind powered by knowing where your business stands and where it's headed.
Most firms offer bookkeeping or tax prep. We deliver the strategic layer in between.
What You Get When You Work With Us
- Peace of mind. You always know where your money stands, so you can sleep better and make decisions without second-guessing.
- Organized, protected books. We build simple, reliable processes and checks that keep your records clean and help prevent fraud or costly mistakes.
- Clear, practical guidance. We translate confusing numbers into plain-English next steps, so you know exactly what to focus on each month.
- Confidence about the future. We help you look ahead, plan for cash needs, and avoid surprises before they happen.
Client Voices
What business owners say
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Working with Fink Advisory Group gave us clarity we hadn't had in years. We finally understand our numbers and can plan ahead with confidence.
Owner, Local Business
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Our books are always current, reports are easy to read, and we get proactive advice — not just data. It's a completely different experience.
Founder, Professional Services Firm
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Having a CPA who actually knows our business is a game-changer. The monthly meetings alone have paid for themselves several times over.
Managing Partner
How It Works
A Three-Step Path to Financial Clarity
Simple, transparent, and built around the decisions you need to make.
1
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, current accounting setup, and the decisions you need help making.
2
Financial Review
We assess your books, reporting needs, and opportunities for better visibility.
3
Monthly Clarity
You receive reliable reporting, practical recommendations, and ongoing financial guidance.
Clear Expectations
What We Do & What We Don't
We partner alongside your tax preparer; our focus is strategy, growth, and the numbers that drive your decisions every month.
What We Do
- Property-level and portfolio reporting for real estate investors and property owners — rent roll, NOI, cash flow per property, and financing decisions.
- Advisory for beauty, salon, spa, and wellness businesses — service and retail margins, chair or room profitability, payroll and commission clarity.
- Monthly bookkeeping, KPI dashboards, and CFO-level guidance so you see cash flow and profitability in real time.
- Year-round financial conversations; not just at tax time.
What We Don't Do
- We don't prepare taxes or perform audits.
- We don't provide attestation services.
Think of us as the financial strategy layer on top of your existing tax relationship — focused entirely on helping you grow.
Who We Serve
Built for Businesses That Want to Grow
Our deepest expertise is in real estate and the beauty and wellness industry — and we support a range of other businesses too.
Primary Focus
Real Estate Investors & Property Owners
Know the true ROI of each property and plan capital moves with real portfolio numbers.
Deep Dive
Common Question
"What is my real return on each property after everything?"
How Fink Advisory Group Helps
We produce property-level P&Ls that include debt service, capex, and reserves so you see actual cash-on-cash return, not just gross rent.
Common Question
"Should I refinance, buy the next property, or hold cash?"
How Fink Advisory Group Helps
We model scenarios across the portfolio — DSCR, cash reserves, and tax impact — so acquisition, refi, and distribution decisions are numbers-driven.
Primary Focus
Beauty, Salons, Spas & Wellness Businesses
See what's really profitable across services, retail, and stations — even through seasonal swings.
Deep Dive
Common Question
"Are my services, retail, and rental stations each actually making money?"
How Fink Advisory Group Helps
We separate revenue and margin by service line, retail, and chair/room rental so you can see what's carrying the business and what's quietly draining it.
Common Question
"How do I plan through slow months without panicking?"
How Fink Advisory Group Helps
We build a rolling cash-flow view that accounts for seasonality, so you know exactly how much to set aside in strong months to cover slower ones.
We Also Work With
Same bookkeeping discipline and advisory depth, applied to other owner-led businesses.
- Medical & Dental PracticesProvider profitability and insurance write-off visibility.
- Law FirmsMatter-level profitability and clean trust accounting.
- Franchise & Multi-LocationComparable location P&Ls and consolidated cash flow.
- Trades & Home ServicesJob costing and pricing that covers overhead.
Services
Three Ways to Work With Fink Advisory Group.
Choose bookkeeping, advisory, or an integrated combination of both—based on the level of financial support your business needs.
Foundation
Foundation Bookkeeping
Accurate records and a dependable month-end close.
Foundation Bookkeeping
Accurate records and a dependable month-end close.
Who it's for
Owners without an in-house bookkeeper who need clean, current books every month.
The problem it solves
Books are behind, miscategorized, or unreliable — making tax time painful and decisions impossible.
Key deliverables
- Weekly or monthly transaction categorization
- Bank, credit-card, and loan reconciliations
- Month-end close checklist and journal entries
- Balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements
- Chart of accounts clean-up and maintenance
- Year-end file prepared for the tax preparer
Your outcomeBooks you can trust every month and a clean, on-time handoff at tax time.
Learn more about our bookkeeping services →
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Growth
Growth Advisory
Interpretation of results, custom KPIs, and monthly recommendations — for businesses already receiving bookkeeping.
Growth Advisory
Interpretation of results, custom KPIs, and monthly recommendations — for businesses already receiving bookkeeping.
Who it's for
Businesses with bookkeeping in place (in-house or through Foundation) that need to understand what the numbers actually mean.
The problem it solves
Reports arrive on time, but no one is interpreting them or turning them into next-month action.
Key deliverables
- Monthly review of financial statements with written commentary
- Customized KPI dashboard tracking your top business drivers
- Cash-flow, gross-margin, and profitability analysis
- Trend and variance analysis against prior periods
- Prioritized recommendations after each close
- 60-minute monthly advisory meeting
Your outcomeYou know exactly what changed month over month and the two or three moves that will improve the next 90 days.
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Clarity
Clarity 360
Bookkeeping and advisory combined — accurate books plus the guidance to act on them.
Clarity 360
Bookkeeping and advisory combined — accurate books plus the guidance to act on them.
Who it's for
Owners who want one partner handling both the books and the ongoing financial guidance — clean numbers plus a monthly conversation about what they mean.
The problem it solves
Bookkeeping alone tells you what happened. Advisory alone assumes the books are right. Clarity 360 delivers both — accurate monthly books and the strategic review that turns them into decisions.
Key deliverables
- Everything in Foundation Bookkeeping
- Monthly advisory meeting to review results
- Profitability trends by service, location, or project
- KPI dashboard focused on the levers that move your business
- Budget vs. actual with plain-English commentary
Your outcomeOne partner, one price, and a monthly rhythm that keeps your books accurate and your decisions informed.
See Whether Clarity 360 Fits
Need more strategic financial leadership?
Fractional CFO Services
Forward-looking financial leadership for growth, financing, hiring, and major decisions — without the full-time salary.
- Rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast
- Annual budget, reforecast, and scenario planning
- Hiring, expansion, pricing, and margin analysis
- Owner-distribution and cash-reserve planning
- Monthly strategic CFO meeting with the owner
Two Ways to Get Started
Start free — or go deeper with a paid one-time review
Complimentary · No cost
30-Minute Discovery Call
A short conversation to understand your business, current accounting setup, and the decisions you need help making — and to see whether Fink Advisory Group is the right fit.
Request a Discovery Call
Paid · One-time service
Financial Clarity Session
A paid deep-dive review of your last 3–6 months of financials. You receive a written trend and variance analysis, identified bottlenecks and cash leaks, and at least three prioritized action items you can implement immediately.
Book a Clarity SessionCustom engagements available. Pricing varies with your business complexity and transaction volume — we'll tailor a proposal after the Discovery Call.
Why We Exist
Built to Close the Gap Between Data and Decisions
Too many owners fly blind — a bookkeeper records the past, a tax team files returns, but no one translates the numbers into strategy.
That's the gap we fill. We serve as your fractional Controller and CFO — showing you what's driving growth, where expenses creep, and how to reach the next level. Every month, not once a year.
Led by Yuliya Fink, CPA — 15+ years of corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis experience.
Meet the Founder
Yuliya Fink, CPA
Founder & Lead Advisor · Licensed CPA in NJ and PA · Active Member of NJCPA
Yuliya Fink is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, an active member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, and the founder of Fink Advisory Group. With more than 15 years of corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational-analysis experience, she built a practice that turns complex financial data into clear, actionable direction for business owners.
Her work combines technical depth with practical business judgment. She helps owners strengthen cash flow, improve profitability, and make confident long-term decisions — not just by delivering accurate books, but by explaining what the numbers mean and what to do next. At Fink Advisory Group, Yuliya provides the financial clarity and strategic guidance typically available only to larger companies, scaled for small and mid-size businesses that are ready to grow.
Meet Yuliya
Why Fink Advisory Group
Led by Experienced Advisors, Built for Growth
Senior-level financial expertise, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Based in NJ, servicing clients nationwide.
Financial Statement Knowledge
We read the story behind the numbers; not just record them.
Controls Mindset
Clean processes and safeguards that protect your business.
Analytical Capability
We turn raw data into operational insight you can act on.
Forecasting Expertise
See what's coming and plan with confidence, quarter after quarter.
Problems We Solve
Your Reports Should Help You Run the Business
Accurate books are the foundation. We help you use those numbers to answer the questions that affect your next move.
Where is the cash going?
See exactly where money is coming in and where it's leaving. Spot leaks before they become problems.
Which services, locations, or projects are profitable?
Understand which parts of your business actually make money. Double down on what works.
Can the business afford to hire or expand?
Model the impact of a new hire, location, or investment before you commit. Grow with confidence.
What should the owner focus on next?
Clear priorities each month, grounded in real numbers. Spend your time where it moves the business forward.
Insights
Articles for Business Owners
Practical ideas to help you think clearly about cash, profit, and growth.
5 Signs Your Books Need a Cleanup
From unreconciled accounts to missing categories, here is what to watch for.
Read the article →When Does a Small Business Need a Fractional CFO?
The decision points that signal you are ready for forward-looking financial leadership.
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Tools
Free Resources
Downloadable templates and checklists you can use right away.
Monthly Month-End Close Checklist
A step-by-step monthly close checklist to keep your books accurate and your decisions informed every month.
Download the checklist →13-Week Cash Flow Forecast
Plan payroll, taxes, and growth with a rolling weekly view of cash in and cash out — formulas and red-flag alerts already built in.
Download the template →Small Business KPI Dashboard
The 11 metrics that show whether your business is truly healthy — calculated automatically, with green/red targets.
Download the dashboard →How much does bookkeeping cost?
Fees vary based on your business complexity, transaction volume, and the service layer you need. After a brief Discovery Call, we provide a tailored proposal with a flat monthly fee so there are no surprises.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and advisory?
Bookkeeping keeps your records accurate and organized. Advisory takes those numbers and turns them into decisions: which services are profitable, where cash is going, and what to focus on next. We offer both so you can start with bookkeeping and add advisory when you are ready.
When should I consider Growth Advisory?
Consider it when you already have bookkeeping but need clearer reports, better KPIs, and monthly guidance to improve cash flow and profitability. It is the right fit when you are growing and want to understand the story behind the numbers.
What does a Fractional CFO actually do?
A Fractional CFO acts as your part-time financial leader: building cash-flow forecasts, budgeting, scenario planning, and advising on hiring, expansion, pricing, and owner distributions. You get senior-level guidance without the full-time salary.
Do I need a Fractional CFO?
If you are making decisions about hiring, expansion, financing, pricing, or owner distributions, a Fractional CFO gives you forward-looking financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Many clients start with bookkeeping or advisory and add CFO support as the business grows.
How do I know if my books are ready for advisory or CFO support?
We start every relationship with a Financial Review to assess your current setup. If your records need cleanup, we handle that first. If they are already in good shape, we move straight into advisory or CFO work.
Will I get regular reports and meetings?
Yes. Depending on your service level, you receive monthly financial reports and a dedicated review meeting. Growth Advisory includes a monthly advisory meeting, and Fractional CFO clients receive a monthly strategic CFO meeting.
Can you help me prepare for tax season?
Yes. We keep your books organized throughout the year, reconcile accounts monthly, and provide clean financial statements to your tax preparer. This makes tax season smoother and often less expensive.
Can you clean up old books?
Yes. We offer catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping to bring your records current and accurate. Once the books are clean, we can transition you into ongoing monthly service.
Do you use QuickBooks?
We support QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and other systems. We can work with your existing setup, help you transition, or recommend the right platform for your business.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. We work with clients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond through cloud-based accounting tools, secure file sharing, and virtual meetings. You receive the same responsive service whether you are local or remote.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work with various types of business, small to mid-size, including medical and dental practices, salons, spas and wellness businesses, law firms, real estate investors, franchise and multi-location businesses, and trades and home services.
Let's Talk
Let's See Whether Fink Advisory Group Is the Right Fit
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation to discuss your accounting setup, current challenges, and the financial decisions you need help making.
- No obligation
- Practical conversation
- Clear next steps
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