Fractional Controller Services
Trident Ledger delivers the financial rigor and executive-level reporting of a Fortune 500 finance department — embedded in your business, at a fraction of the cost.
Sound familiar?
Month-end close takes weeks — and you still don't trust the numbers.
Your bookkeeper gives you reports, but no one is interpreting them for you.
You're making big decisions — hiring, pricing, expansion — on gut instinct alone.
Your accountant only shows up at tax time. The other eleven months? You're on your own.
There's a better way.
What We Do
From day-to-day bookkeeping to CFO-level strategy — every engagement is tailored to where your business is and where it's headed.
A clean, timely close and financial statements you can actually use — delivered to you, not chased down.
You'll finally know exactly where your business stands — every single month.
See what's coming before it hits. A rolling cash flow model that keeps you ahead of every crunch.
You'll never be blindsided by a cash crisis again.
Budgets that drive decisions — not binders that collect dust on a shelf.
You'll have a financial roadmap that actually gets used.
We manage your bookkeepers and accounting staff so you don't have to — and catch errors before they compound.
You'll have an accounting team that runs like a well-oiled machine.
Your accounting software should work for you. We'll make sure it does — or find one that will.
You'll have a financial system that's clean, fast, and built to scale.
Senior financial thinking for the moments that matter most — without the senior financial salary.
You'll walk into every big decision with the numbers to back it up.
Accurate, up-to-date books — every account reconciled, every transaction where it belongs, every month.
You'll have books you can actually trust — not a black box you're afraid to open.
Payroll that runs on time, every time — with the compliance details handled so you don't have to think about them.
You'll stop worrying about payroll and start focusing on running your business.
Multi-state nexus, changing rates, filing deadlines — we'll keep you compliant so you stay focused on revenue.
You'll never miss a sales tax deadline — or overpay because your setup was wrong.
Behind on your books? We'll dig in, sort it out, and get you back to current — no judgment, just results.
You'll go from "I have no idea where we stand" to clean, current financials.
How It Works
A free, no-pressure 30-minute conversation. We learn about your business, your pain points, and where you need help. You decide if it's a fit.
We put together a right-sized engagement — the exact scope, hours, and pricing your business needs. No bloated packages. No surprises.
We show up. We learn your business inside and out. We become a part of your team — not consultants who disappear after the engagement letter is signed.
Who We Work With
About Trident Ledger
Trident Ledger was built by Ryan Wallace, MBA — a career controller who spent over a decade inside businesses of every size, across industries, through growth spurts and downturns alike. Managing month-end closes, building forecasting models, cleaning up messy books, and standing in boardrooms presenting numbers that actually drove decisions.
The problem was always the same: growing businesses stuck in a gap. Too big for just a bookkeeper. Not big enough for a full-time controller or CFO. And nobody in between telling them what their numbers actually mean.
That's why Trident Ledger exists. We embed in your business, learn how it works, and deliver the financial leadership you need to make confident decisions. No jargon. No fluff. Just clarity.
What Clients Say
"Finally, someone who tells me what the numbers mean — not just what they are. Trident Ledger changed how I run my business."
"We went from dreading month-end to having clean financials by the 10th. Our investors noticed immediately."
"I didn't know what I didn't know. Trident Ledger built a cash flow model that saved us from a six-figure mistake."
FAQ
A bookkeeper records transactions and keeps your books up to date. A controller interprets those numbers, manages the close process, builds forecasts, and provides the financial leadership to drive decisions. Think of it this way: a bookkeeper tells you what happened. A controller tells you what it means and what to do next.
Every engagement is scoped to fit your business. Most clients invest between $3,000 and $8,000 per month depending on complexity, volume, and the level of strategic support they need. We'll give you a clear, fixed quote after the discovery call — no hidden fees, no hourly surprises.
It depends on your business. Some clients need 15–20 hours a month for close and reporting. Others need 30–40+ hours for deeper financial planning and team oversight. We'll recommend the right level during the discovery call — and we can always adjust as your needs change.
Absolutely. That's one of the things we do best. We'll manage and mentor your bookkeepers, set up quality controls, and fill the gaps in your current team — not replace people who are doing good work.
We work with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Xero, and Sage. If you're on a different platform, let's talk — our team has worked across most major systems and can adapt quickly.
Most engagements are up and running within 1–2 weeks of signing the agreement. If your books are in rough shape, we may start with a cleanup phase before moving into ongoing services. Either way, you'll see progress fast.
No — and we'll make their life a lot easier. Trident Ledger is not a CPA firm, but we work closely with your tax preparer to make sure they have clean, organized financials at year-end. Many of our clients tell us their CPA fees went down after working with us because the books are in much better shape.
That's not a dealbreaker — it's actually one of the most common starting points. We'll assess the damage, put together a cleanup plan, and get your books in shape before transitioning to ongoing monthly services. It's what we do.
Get in Touch
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation about where your business is and where you want it to go.
Book a Discovery CallBooking link coming soon — email me in the meantime.