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From basic bookkeeping to strategic CFO services, we bring the depth and breadth of solutions that will meet the needs for any business size or structure.
Think CFO for hire. Not all businesses can or want to manage all of their financial and legal matters in-house.
Well beyond entering data and printing out automatically generated reports. We care about our clients.
Incoming & outgoing invoices, recording receipts, keeping track of accounts payable & receivable, and much more!
Proper handling of employee compensation involves many levels to consider and keep accurate in order to avoid mishaps.
We work with your tax preparer on income tax returns. Information returns (1099s, excise tax), quarterly & annual state renewals? We’ve got those covered.
Leave project management, trademark & domain management, human resources, and securities account analysis up to us.
Sonnenburg Consulting has been providing financial, operational, and project management services to small businesses and high net worth individuals since 1999. Whether you have a project or require ongoing assistance, we can customize our services to fit your needs.
For more than 15 years, we have managed various aspects of our clients businesses, allowing them time to focus on their long term objectives. Whether you need advice or require complete management of your business operations, we can design a plan to meet your needs.
Many businesses don’t need to hire a full-time employee to handle their accounting needs, or are unsure of their needs due to fast growth. Plus:
Do what you do best, and run your business while using our firm as a resource that gives you more time to generate revenue.
Take the guesswork out of hiring junior level or executive level expertise for a near term or ever evolving set of needs. We adapt to your situation.
Keep your business information with an outside firm that is contractually bound to confidentiality. Remove the worry about employees over-sharing financial details.
Third party prepared financial statements provide strategic advantages with lenders, landlords, insurance auditors, and regulators.
We treat our clients with the utmost care and concern. You’ll soon discover that we look out for your business’ best interests as thoroughly as we do for our own business. Our clients count, so we make sure they never feel like a number.
Annette started her career with a nationwide securities broker dealer. She was licensed under Series 7 (Registered Representative), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), Series 4 (Options Principal) and Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal). She then went on to become the Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer of a regional firm before returning to management at a national company. After providing all accounting functions, analyzing securities cases, and consulting for clients of a local law firm, Annette decided to start her own business and provided business consulting, risk assessment, and accounting services for law firms, construction companies, investment advisors, broker dealers, and extended her services to an action sports company, two large night clubs, a movie production, and product sales.
Annette has also spent more than 15 years managing the trusts, private holding companies, insurance, legal matters, and personal finances for high net worth individuals.
She is most appreciated by her clients for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, thorough analysis of all needs of the business, and efficiency standards.
Annette started her career with a nationwide securities broker dealer. She was licensed under Series 7 (Registered Representative), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), Series 4 (Options Principal) and Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal). She then went on to become the Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer of a regional firm before returning to management at a national company. After providing all accounting functions, analyzing securities cases, and consulting for clients of a local law firm, Annette decided to start her own business and provided business consulting, risk assessment, and accounting services for law firms, construction companies, investment advisors, broker dealers, and extended her services to an action sports company, two large night clubs, a movie production, and product sales.
Annette has also spent more than 15 years managing the trusts, private holding companies, insurance, legal matters, and personal finances for high net worth individuals.
She is most appreciated by her clients for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, thorough analysis of all needs of the business, and efficiency standards.
Bailey first joined Sonnenburg Consulting in June of 2012 and we are pleased that he rejoined the team in January of 2018.
He has gained experience with multiple companies providing customer service, training other employees, and managing his own department with efficiency.
Our clients appreciate his willingness and flexibility to be available when it is convenient for them, problem solve, and spend time with them to assist them in understanding their accounting entries.
He enjoys going beyond typical customer service and assisting clients and other team members.
Bailey first joined Sonnenburg Consulting in June of 2012 and we are pleased that he rejoined the team in January of 2018.
He has gained experience with multiple companies providing customer service, training other employees, and managing his own department with efficiency.
Our clients appreciate his willingness and flexibility to be available when it is convenient for them, problem solve, and spend time with them to assist them in understanding their accounting entries.
He enjoys going beyond typical customer service and assisting clients and other team members.
Mindy joined the Sonnenburg team in January of 2018. She has worked with reputable financial institutions where she worked as an account reconciliations specialist and financial service representative helping maintain commercial client accounts. This experience and knowledge lead her to beginning her own successful small business.
With Mindy’s solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles you can guarantee the best hands on experience, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy and customer service.
Mindy joined the Sonnenburg team in January of 2018. She has worked with reputable financial institutions where she worked as an account reconciliations specialist and financial service representative helping maintain commercial client accounts. This experience and knowledge lead her to beginning her own successful small business.
With Mindy’s solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles you can guarantee the best hands on experience, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy and customer service.
Jessica has been working with Annette at Sonnenburg Consulting since April of 2021. She loves the positive work environment and the opportunities to work with our wonderfully diverse client base! She enjoys working under Annette’s expertise and professionalism. Jessica loves helping people, and has a determination and goal to serve others and treat everyone she meets with kindness and care. Outside of Sonnenburg Consulting, she has a passion for health and wellness, and works in that industry on the side. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Jessica has been working with Annette at Sonnenburg Consulting since April of 2021. She loves the positive work environment and the opportunities to work with our wonderfully diverse client base! She enjoys working under Annette’s expertise and professionalism. Jessica loves helping people, and has a determination and goal to serve others and treat everyone she meets with kindness and care. Outside of Sonnenburg Consulting, she has a passion for health and wellness, and works in that industry on the side. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Danielle joined the Sonnenburg team in December of 2017. She has worked as a full-charge bookkeeper since graduating with an Associate of Science in Accounting. She is highly organized and detail-focused, with a track record of accurately and efficiently supporting overall business and accounting activities. She enjoys working hands on with clients to help them problem solve and meet their evolving business goals.
Danielle joined the Sonnenburg team in December of 2017. She has worked as a full-charge bookkeeper since graduating with an Associate of Science in Accounting. She is highly organized and detail-focused, with a track record of accurately and efficiently supporting overall business and accounting activities. She enjoys working hands on with clients to help them problem solve and meet their evolving business goals.
Bri has been working with Sonnenburg Consulting since 2020. She has a bachelors in Educational Studies from WGU and joined the team as a part-time bookkeeper to assist with managing accounts in Quickbooks. Bri pays attention to detail and is a quick learner. She has been thoroughly and consistently trained by Annette in the world of accounting for many years, and is always eager to learn more, being somewhat of a jane of all trades. She currently manages the website and social media of the business, as well. Bri is committed to providing quality services to clients here at Sonnenburg Consulting.
Bri has been working with Sonnenburg Consulting since 2020. She has a bachelors in Educational Studies from WGU and joined the team as a part-time bookkeeper to assist with managing accounts in Quickbooks. Bri pays attention to detail and is a quick learner. She has been thoroughly and consistently trained by Annette in the world of accounting for many years, and is always eager to learn more, being somewhat of a jane of all trades. She currently manages the website and social media of the business, as well. Bri is committed to providing quality services to clients here at Sonnenburg Consulting.
"I trust, absolutely, her unquestionable ethics and the reliable accuracy of her work product…I value her input and humor, both as a professional and friend.”
[Her] accuracy, diligence, and timeliness have been truly appreciated…anticipates daily needs rather than just react and keep after-the-fact books…allowed us to operate as efficiently as if we had an in-house CFO.”
“Annette’s services go beyond accounting…clients have entrusted her with accounting, legal and management responsibilities…broad range of general business management experience…produced a network of trusted advisors for her clients.”
"Sonnenburg Consulting has become an important and vital part of my business. They have taken all of the worry and stress out of the finance side of things. They communicate with the rest of my team to make sure everything runs smoothly and is ready for tax season every year. Everything is so professionally done and organized and every expense is accounted for. They are easy to communicate with and answer any questions that I may have. They have been the best financial managers for my business and I will be working with them for many years to come!"
Annette and her team are amazing! For years I tried to balance my own books just in time for my taxes to be done. I miss things, I don’t know how to maximize my deductions, and I just struggled managing money. Annette and her team keep my finances organized and they are setting me up for financial success in life and with my taxes. They will also work to make sure they provide you the information quickly if you have a deadline. 5 stars all the way!
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Sonnenburg Consulting has had a wide range of clients such as service-based businesses, products imported and sold in stores or online, internet-based businesses such as bloggers, real estate developments, real estate investments, construction companies, restaurants, pharmaceutical companies working with government grants, and more.
There are so many payroll reporting requirements and large companies have tried to standardize the process, but most accounting professionals agree that someone experienced with payroll matters should always be involved in the payroll process.
No business is too small to outsource your CFO services. In a constantly changing business world, knowing how to analyze and forecast business financial health helps businesses like yours stay on track.
The simplest answer is: now. There’s no true pinpoint moment when we can say you absolutely need an outsourced CFO, but there are signs that you’re in a dangerous zone and need help.
The easy answer is when you have a business or even a business idea that you are pursuing you should be consulting with people that can point you in the right direction and set up an accounting system that you can use going forward. We can also let you know when it is time to get the help of a business attorney. Even high net worth and high income clients with many personal assets and liabilities need assistance tracking everything and working with their tax preparers.
Not located near Salt Lake City or Seattle?
Not a problem. Most of our services can be provided from our location remote. However, if your needs require on-site assistance, we can arrange travel to your location.