Expert books, part-time cost
All the rigor of a dedicated accountant on a contract that fits your size — no salary, no benefits, no overhead.
Contract Bookkeeping & Accounting
Know your numbers.
Know your numbers.
Watch your business rise.
Phoenix Rising gives small business owners accurate books, clear financial statements, and senior-level guidance — without the cost of a full-time controller. So you can get back to the work you love.
Led by Jason Gayler — a CPA (inactive) and former division CFO and controller — Phoenix Rising brings the expertise of an in-house finance team to businesses that aren't ready to hire one. Small jobs or large, you're welcome here.
Why a fractional bookkeeper
The financial backbone of an in-house hire, sized for your business.
Built for owners, not accountants
You started a business to do what you love. We handle the ledgers and reconciliations so you can stay focused on it.
Decisions backed by real numbers
Clear, on-time financial statements you can actually use — to price right, plan ahead, and grow with confidence.
What we do
Everything your business's finances need, under one roof.
From day-to-day bookkeeping to entity formation, filings, financial statements, and financing support — we handle the paperwork so you're free to focus on what you're passionate about.
Bookkeeping & reconciliations
Records kept clean, current, and reconciled — every transaction categorized correctly, every bank and card account tied out, every month closed on time.
Accounting & financial statements
Profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow you can trust — prepared accurately and delivered when you and your lenders need them.
Business formation & filings
Entity formation, Secretary of State filings, and ongoing compliance — set up correctly from the start and kept in good standing.
Financing & lender support
We work alongside you and your lenders on mortgages, small business loans, and bridge loans — preparing the financials that get deals approved.
Forecasts, budgets & pro formas
Cash flow models, forecasts, budgets, and investment pro forma statements that turn your numbers into a plan you can act on.
QuickBooks, Excel & clean-up
We'll set up, untangle, or rescue your software — and bring months or years of behind books current and audit-ready.
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Our story
Controller-level expertise, sized for small business.
Phoenix Rising is led by Jason Gayler, a Coachella Valley native and CPA (inactive) who spent years as a division CFO and controller — delivering timely, accurate financials to ownership, partners, and lenders alike.
"Great businesses get held back, not by their product, but by their books."
We bring that same standard to small business owners: accurate books, clear statements, and a partner who explains what the numbers mean — so you're free to focus on what you're passionate about. Small jobs or large, all are welcome.
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1:1Direct partnership with your bookkeeper
In their words
Owners who finally know their numbers.
"For the first time I open my books and actually understand them. It changed how I run the whole business."
Sample ClientOwner, local services company
"We were months behind. Phoenix Rising got us caught up and ready for our loan — fast and stress-free."
Sample ClientFounder, retail startup
"Having a real expert in my corner — without hiring full-time — is exactly what my business needed."
Sample ClientOwner, contractor
Ready to know your numbers?
Tell us a little about your business and we'll send a free, no-obligation quote — usually within one business day.