Make more. Keep more.
Grow your firm.
Support for solo and small law firms and service-based agencies that want
clear numbers, predictable cash flow, and a trusted partner.
Hi there!
I’m Madison.
I started Artis Bookkeeping because I wanted to make a real difference for the people brave enough to build something of their own. Solo and small firm owners who had the guts to take the leap — but who are now hitting the ceiling of what they can realistically manage themselves.
After all, did you start your firm to figure out accounting and finance? How much of your bandwidth is going toward the financial side of running your business every month? Or worse — are you ignoring the numbers altogether and just hoping things are trending in the right direction? Checking your bank balance, doing some rough math, telling yourself it'll work out?
Being a firm owner is hard. You wear every hat. You own every win, and every setback too.
But at some point, the move that changes everything isn't working harder — it's finding the right people to partner with. Trusted professionals who can take something off your plate and actually make you more money in the process.
That's where I come in.
My goal is simple: help solo and small firms have growing and profitable businesses.
Whether you're running a law firm or a service-based agency, the core problem is usually the same — you're too close to the work to see what the numbers are telling you, and too busy delivering for clients to build the financial infrastructure your firm actually needs.
I provide the clarity and strategy to change that. While you focus on serving your clients at the highest level, I'll make sure you're getting paid what you're worth — and keeping more of it.
Your firm is growing, so why does it feel harder to make decisions?
There's a weird thing that happens when a firm starts doing well. Revenue goes up, you're busier than ever — and somehow the financial picture gets murkier, not clearer.
You might recognize this:
Cash flow feels unpredictable even in months where you billed well
You're paying yourself reactively — whatever's left over, whenever it feels safe
You've thought about hiring (or raising your rates, or taking on a new service) but something stops you because you're not sure the numbers actually support it
You have a sense your firm should be doing better than it is. You just can't figure out where it's leaking.
This isn't a bookkeeping problem. Your books might be perfectly fine. What's missing is someone in your corner who can look at those numbers and tell you what they mean — and what to do about it.
More reports aren’t the answer. A real financial perspective is.
Most small firm owners I talk to aren't short on data. They have a P&L. They have a bank balance. What they don't have is someone who can sit down with them and say: here's what's actually going on, here's what I'd be thinking about, and here's what I'd do next.
That's what fractional CFO support looks like in practice:
Understanding why cash feels tight even when revenue looks fine
Talking through decisions before you make them — not cleaning up afterward
Building a financial picture of your firm that's actually forward-looking
It's not a report. It's a conversation with someone who knows your numbers as well as you do.
Services
Fractional CFO
Goal:
You have a trusted partner who guides you to have a growing and profitable firm
What this supports:
Ongoing clarity around cash flow and profitability
Monthly decision support and strategic planning as the firm evolves
What you get:
Profit & Cash Flow Target setting
Business Assessment (monthly)
Scoreboard (monthly)
Action Plan (monthly)
Email access for financial decision questions between sessions
Fees:
A 1-month subscription starts at $1,500+. This subscription auto-renews every 1 month until the subscription is terminated.
Law Firm Bookkeeping
Goal:
You have confidence that your numbers each month are accurate and client funds are properly accounted for
What this supports:
Improved visibility on firm performance
Reduced IOLTA compliance risk
Capturing and billing all client expenses
What you get:
Monthly transaction categorization
Bank, credit card and loan account reconciliations
Trust account 3-way reconciliations
Thorough review that billable expenses are fully captured
Monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
Email access for troubleshooting & support
Fees:
A 1-month subscription starts at $500+. This subscription auto-renews every 1 month until the subscription is terminated.
*Each new bookkeeping client is assessed a $150 onboarding fee at engagement signing.
Agency Bookkeeping
Goal:
You have a simple, streamlined bookkeeping system that takes care of itself each month
What this supports:
Take bookkeeping off your plate while your firm is growing and your attention is needed elsewhere
Lower stress, fewer surprises - especially at tax time
Access to timely financial insight, whenever you need it
What you get:
Monthly transaction categorization
Bank, credit card and loan account reconciliations
Monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
Email access for troubleshooting & support
Fees:
A 1-month subscription starts at $200+. This subscription auto-renews every 1 month until the subscription is terminated.
**Each new bookkeeping client is assessed a $150 onboarding fee at engagement signing.
How It Works
1
Discovery call
We spend 30 minutes getting to know each other. I want to understand your firm and make sure I'm the right fit for you.
2
Free assessment
I take a close look at your books — no cost, no obligation. You'll get a clear picture of where things stand.
3
Results & proposal
We review what I found together and I share a flat-fee quote. No surprise invoices, ever.
4
Onboarding
We sign the engagement letter, set up recurring billing, and get your accounts connected. No long-term contracts - you can cancel anytime.
Who We Serve
Built for firms that are ready to actually know their numbers
You didn't start your firm to spend Saturday mornings in QuickBooks. You're good at what you do — and somewhere along the way, the financial side got away from you. Not because you're irresponsible. Because you've been busy building something.
You practice law. We handle the numbers.
Solo attorneys and small firms generating $250K-$2M, across all practice areas.
Monthly bookkeeping and trust account compliance
IOLTA reconciliation done right — every month
Fractional CFO support for firms ready to plan ahead
Solo attorneys & law firms
You serve your clients. We keep your finances simple and easy.
Built for small marketing, consulting, and creative teams doing $250K–$2M.
Streamlined monthly bookkeeping that runs in the background
Clear financials so you always know where you stand
Fractional CFO support for agencies ready to grow with intention
Service-based agencies
You’re probably a great fit if…
Your books exist but you're not confident in what they're telling you
You want a financial partner who knows your industry, not a generalist
You'd rather pay a predictable flat fee than watch an hourly clock
You're done putting out fires and ready to actually plan ahead
You’ll especially feel at home if…
You value high-touch service over being one of hundreds of clients
You want someone who will actually engage with your business, not just close the books
You're ready to treat your finances like the business asset they are
You want clarity, not just compliance
We’re probably not the right fit if…
You're looking for the lowest-cost option, prefer to stay fully hands-off from your finances, or aren't quite ready to give your bookkeeping the attention it deserves. The clients I work with are engaged and ready — and that's what makes the work actually worth doing.
Contact Us
Interested in working together?
Fill out the form here, check out our socials, or jump right in and schedule some time on Madison’s calendar now!