GRANT MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTING FIRM TO THE CHILD CARE COMMUNITY
Meet our Client Dr. June Regis CEO of A Place2Grow Education Inc. Dr. Regis's Childcare Center was awarded a CCTR Contract in 2022.
YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH IS OUR SUCCESS.
Reputation.Respect.Result.
In Business for Yourself, NOT by Yourself.
Take Your Business to the Next Level, Partner with US!
ABOUT US
We have Experience, Training and Expertise to Help Grow Your Business!
Our Boutique Consulting Firm Will be working with a Limited Number of Clients in 2023. Allowing us to Offer Absolutely Amazing Results for our Partners.
Michael Brito, MBA
Sucessfully Managing Millions in Federal Grants.
Executive with a Successful 20-year track record of implementing Financial Stewardship and Organizational Change Management.
Identifying inefficiencies and recommend strategic improvement initiatives, as well as researching and deploying technological solutions to increase efficiency and automate processes.
An Accomplished leader, recognized for building, training, and mentoring cross-functional teams for consistently meeting and exceeding set performance goals. Demonstrated record of building successful multi-cultural and generational teams; while leading profitable operations with a servant leadership mindset in a startup, rapid change environment. #US Army Veteran.
Chairman of The Salvation Army of Solano County Advisory Board
Ayana Brito, BBA
Managed over $130,000,000 in State of California Grants from Nofa To Grant Close Out.
Big Picture Thinker! Over 20 Years of Business Ownership! I Absolutely Love Marketing, Testing New Strategies To Help My Clients Increase Their Profits!
My Background in Internal auditing, project management and finance, allows me to be a consultant/coach who builds trust and treats each business as my own. I Continually invest in education to stay two to three steps ahead of the game of marketing and business operations.
Project management is a key factor to my work, and change management is a welcome aspect in any role. Intentionally helping other individuals and businesses become successful to attain their goals is a key factor to my success. In the end, utilizing creativity and sense of urgency in all areas to overcome obstacles brings about success my for client projects.
PRACTICE AREA
We are committed to Delivering Top Quality Marketing and Financial Services.
01.
Marketing/Sales Strategy & Implementation.
Get Your Center Slot Filled NOW!
There is NO business without Marketing.
Marketing Strategy and Implementation is a core foundation for any business.
Our Strategy Focuses Only on What matters, Getting your Center Slots Filled.
Our Unique Strategy is a combination of Digital and Low Tech Marketing which allows potential clients to book directly on your Calendar. You and your staff can appropriately plan your schedule for center tours, clients interviews and paperwork to immediately Enroll.
Marketing should NEVER be turned off, its the goal to have a continued waitlist for services as children can age out programs quickly.
We Implement:
Social Media Lead Marketing Strategies.
Retargeting.
Google My Busines Profile Optimization Services.
Local SEO.
Content.
Business Funnels ( lead website)
Our Team doing your Lead Follow up Calls/ rescheduling missed appointments.
Reputation Management
02.
Fractional Chief Financial Officer.
Growing businesses often reach a point where they need professional financial advice, but can’t afford a full-time CFO or controller.
If you’re fortunate enough to be in this position then we have the perfect solution for you. Our Part-Time CFO service gives you a professional financial manager who works with you to help guide your business to success.
The cost of hiring a full-time CFO in the Bay Area can range from $175,000 to over $250,000 per year plus bonuses and benefits.
Our Part-Time CFO services provides you with experienced support at a small fraction of that cost .
Here's what you get with our Part-Time CFO services…
A turnkey approach to all of our clients’ accounting & compliance needs by maintaining our clients’ books according to grant accounting standards; providing monthly financial reports for client management approval; coordinating with our partnering payroll companies and tax accountants; and supporting our clients’ grant reporting requirements.
More time to focus on new services, new customers and other core business issues.
Better understanding of the financial side of your business. So you have less surprises and more control over the money.
Improved decision-making capabilities from clearly seeing the hard and true numbers of your business.
A readily available sounding board to help you with those tough business decisions and help you clarify your business plans.
The comfort from knowing that a professional is overseeing, protecting and constantly improving the financial side of your business.
A professional who establishes strong financial controls in your business to reduce employee theft and increase profits.
Training and managing your accounting staff.
Improved quality and timeliness of financial information.
Budget preparation and monitoring.
Profitability analysis by service or product line.
Tax saving strategies.
Trend analysis.
Assistance in defining long-range plans and the quantification of goals.
Cash management.
Liaison with bankers, attorneys, vendors, insurance agents, etc.
Assistance in obtaining financing from banks, including assistance with negotiations
Development of company accounting procedure manuals.
Analysis of equipment purchases, expansions, etc. Mergers and acquisitions assistance.
03.
Grant Accounting and Management.
Providing Grant Accounting & Compliance services
to companies who have received Federal/ State Grants and Contracts.
Our expertise includes establishing grant-compliant internal control systems and corporate policies; providing ongoing accounting support; fulfilling granting agency reporting requirements; and supporting our clients through audits.
Set-Up for New Grant Awardees
Our comprehensive Set-Up for New Grant Awardees ensures that companies receiving their first Federal Award get off to a strong start in establishing the corporate infrastructure needed to properly manage their grant funding. This set-up phase includes developing a customized Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual, establishing a Project Cost Accounting System, and implementing a Timekeeping System to support the company’s grant compliance obligations.
Grant Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Compliance Support
Our clients are able to fully outsource their grant accounting & compliance needs to our expert team of Grant Accountants and Compliance Experts, so that they can focus on their science.
Audit Support
Grant funded companies may be audited at any time, and there are certain trigger points when audits are required (for example, receiving $750K or more in Federal Government funding during your company’s fiscal year). Our team specializes in audit support for multiple types of audits, including Program Specific Audits, Single Audits, and Financial Statement Audits.
Our services include preparation of required financial documentation as well as full support in addressing auditors’ questions. Our Audit Support may also be combined with our Gap Analysis (see below) as part of the pre-audit preparation process.
Gap Analysis Support
We provide a gap analysis service to help our clients identify areas of non-compliance and to implement strategies that will bring the client into compliance with federal regulations. We have supported companies in maintaining compliance with the terms of their State and Federal Grant Awards.
THE LEADING GROWTH FIRM
Why Settle? Know when to get the Help your Business needs!
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Our Team
Ayana Brito & Michael Brito, MBA
Call (415) 688-2143
Email:AyanaB@ShorelineConsultingGroup.com