Accounting Advisory Services

PYA’s accounting advisory services give organizations experienced financial support across the full accounting function or only the parts they need. From monthly accounting and financial reporting to outsourced controller and CFO services, our team works alongside management, bringing the accounting, tax, audit, and valuation expertise of a firm that has served a national client base for more than 40 years.

As a 2026 INSIDE Public Accounting Best of the Best firm, PYA applies that depth to the questions leaders face every day. Our professionals help interpret financial and operational results, examine cash flow and profitability, and connect accounting with tax planning and external audit needs, so leadership can stay focused on broader business priorities.

Fractional Accounting Support at Every Level

Accounting needs rarely stay the same. A company may begin with a reporting gap, a staffing vacancy, or a need for better financial insight, then require broader support as the business changes. PYA structures each engagement around the work that needs to be done now, with the flexibility to adjust that support over time. Tax planning, external audit support, and concierge business services can also be coordinated with the engagement when they are relevant.

Our Accounting Advisory Services

Accounting & Financial Reporting

General ledger and trial balance
Monthly accounting and financial reporting
Cash reconciliation
Financial statement preparation

Business Process Outsourcing

Accounts payable and bill payment
Accounts receivable and collections
Cash management and reconciliation

Outsourced Controller Services

Financial statement analysis
Comparative reporting
Financial and operational dashboard reporting
Budgeting and forecasting

Fractional CFO Services

Financial strategy
Financial modeling
Market analysis
Financial and operational analysis

Industries Served

Why Organizations Choose PYA for Outsourced Accounting

Leadership wants to focus on running the business. Handing accounting and financial reporting to a partner helps make room for that.
Turnover keeps disrupting the accounting function. A team provides continuity that doesn’t depend on one person.
They want experienced accounting professionals without adding full-time staff.
Reports should explain the numbers, not just record them. They want analysis that shows what the results mean for the business.
They want a trusted advisor who knows their organization and works alongside leadership.

Accounting Support from Monthly Reporting to Financial Leadership

Monthly Accounting and Management Reporting

PYA’s accounting advisory team goes beyond financial reporting to help clients understand what their numbers mean for their businesses. Our professionals work alongside management, using monthly accounting, financial and operational dashboards, and analysis to examine cash flow and profitability and provide practical guidance for business decisions.

Accounting Coordinated with Tax and Audit Expertise

PYA’s accounting professionals work alongside the firm’s tax and audit teams throughout the year. Our tax professionals provide proactive tax planning and compliance designed to minimize risk and optimize cash flow, helping clients navigate complex U.S. and international rules. Our audit professionals combine deep technical knowledge with sector-specific experience to uncover insights that can improve operations and enhance transparency. Together, they help clients make informed decisions that protect the bottom line.

Fractional Controller and CFO Support

Organizations may need experienced financial leadership without adding a full-time position. PYA offers outsourced controller and CFO support scaled to each organization’s requirements, including support for only part of the accounting function. Our work helps clients reduce costs, scale their operations, and reach their business goals. In this role, PYA serves as a trusted advisor to leadership.

Accounting Advisory Services Frequently Asked Questions

Can an organization outsource only part of its accounting function?

Yes. PYA can handle selected accounting responsibilities while the organization keeps other work in-house. One engagement may cover monthly accounting or financial reporting, while another may also include business process outsourcing, controller support, or fractional CFO services. The scope is based on the work the organization needs covered.

When should an organization consider outsourced accounting?

Outsourced accounting may make sense when turnover has disrupted the accounting function, reports are delayed or inconsistent, or the internal team does not have the capacity required by the business. It can also provide controller or CFO-level support without adding another full-time position. The level of support can change as the organization’s needs change.

What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting advisory services?

Bookkeeping records transactions and keeps the accounts current. Accounting advisory services add reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, dashboards, and controller or CFO guidance. The purpose is not only to maintain the books, but also to help management understand the financial results and use them in business decisions.

What is the difference between outsourced controller services and fractional CFO services?

Outsourced controller support centers on financial reporting, comparative analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and the information management needs to oversee the accounting function. Fractional CFO support is more forward-looking and may include financial strategy, modeling, market analysis, and guidance for larger business decisions. Some organizations need one level of support, while others use both.

How can accounting advisory services work with tax planning and external audit support?

Monthly accounting and financial reporting affect both tax planning and audit preparation. PYA can coordinate accounting support with tax planning and external audit support when those services are appropriate for the engagement. The specific scope depends on the organization’s needs and any applicable independence requirements.

The PYA Difference

Over our 40-year history, PYA has consistently delivered high-value advisory services to our national client base. Our team is deployed to develop custom plans using proven approaches and work plans.

Independence

Private ownership means we answer only to our clients, not to third-party investors, giving us the freedom to be thorough and thoughtful in our work. We judge our success by our clients’ success.

Relationships

We value long-term relationships and work hard to maintain them. Our commitment to client relationships and the communities we serve remains constant.