Protea CPA & Advisory, PLLC · Raleigh, NC

The financial leadership your business deserves

Your month-end close, delivered by Business Day 10 — or that month is free.

Records to us by BD3. Financials in your hands by BD10 — every month.

Controller services, CFO advisory, and business tax — all on a fixed fee. One firm, one team, no hourly billing.

Financial Cockpit

Your books, always current

Live

Cash Position

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AR Outstanding

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Cash Runway

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13-Week Cash Flow

Illustrative — your numbers updated monthly

Close by BD10 · Guaranteed
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Business Days

Guaranteed close date. Every month, in writing.

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Fixed Fee

No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. Ever.

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Service Lines

Controller · CFO · Business Tax. One firm.

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Surprise Bills

Your fee is set before work begins — always.

What We Offer

Three service lines. One firm. One fixed fee.

Everything your business needs to close the books, see the future, and keep the IRS happy — no handoffs, no re-explaining.

Fixed Fee · Monthly

Controller Services

Starting at $2,500/mo

The financial operations your business runs on — accurate books, timely close, and a CPA who responds when you need them.

  • Month-end close by Business Day 10
  • Daily bank & credit card reconciliations
  • Monthly P&L, balance sheet & cash flow
  • AP/AR management
  • Dedicated CPA access
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Fixed Fee · Monthly

CFO Services

Starting at $5,000/mo

Strategic financial leadership — cash flow forecasting, KPI dashboards, and a forward-looking partner who thinks with you.

  • 13-week rolling cash flow forecast
  • Budget vs. actuals reporting
  • KPI dashboard & reporting
  • Quarterly strategic reviews
  • Board-ready financial packages
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Fixed Fee · Per Engagement

Business Tax Services

Fixed fee — quoted upfront

Business entity returns, owner individual returns, and proactive planning — by the same CPA who manages your books.

  • S-Corp, C-Corp, partnership & LLC returns
  • Owner 1040 — coordinated with entity return
  • Proactive tax planning & strategy
  • Multi-state filing
  • Bundle discount for monthly clients
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How It Works

From month-end to financials in 10 business days

Every step mapped, every month. No chasing, no guessing when your books will close.

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BD 1

Month closes

Books are locked for the prior period.

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BD 3

Records due to us

You deliver any outstanding docs. We get to work.

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BD 5

Reconciliations done

All accounts reconciled. First-pass P&L ready.

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BD 8

Review & adjustments

Final entries, accruals, and CPA review.

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BD 10

Financials delivered

Complete package in your hands. Guaranteed.

The Guarantee

Miss Business Day 10 — and that month is free.

We commit to the close date in writing. Get complete records to us by Business Day 3, and your financials are in your hands by Business Day 10 — every month. Miss it, and you don't pay for that month's close.

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Live Financial Insight

Numbers that actually move your business

Most businesses wait until April to understand last year. We deliver current, accurate financials by Business Day 10 — so you make decisions when they're still decisions.

  • 13-week rolling forecast

    Always know where your cash will be — not where it was.

  • Budget vs. actuals

    See variances before they become problems.

  • Close by Business Day 10

    Financials in hand while decisions still matter.

Cash Flow — 6 Month View

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Free 2-Minute Assessment

Financial Close Health Check

5 questions. Instant score. Find out whether your books are helping you make decisions — or holding you back.

Question 1 of 50%

Q1 / 5

Does your month-end close consistently happen by Business Day 10 or earlier?

Integrated with the tools you already use

QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
ADP
BuilderTrend
Bill.com
Ramp
QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
ADP
BuilderTrend
Bill.com
Ramp
Xero
Gusto
Stripe
QuickBooks Desktop
Expensify
Rippling
Xero
Gusto
Stripe
QuickBooks Desktop
Expensify
Rippling

Ready to Talk?

Let's see if we're a fit

Book a free 20-minute consultation. No pitch deck, no pressure — just a real conversation about your business and whether Protea is the right financial partner.

Location
Raleigh, NC
Availability
Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm ET
Clients Served
Nationwide