Systems & Cents, LLC
nonprofit accounting | audit readiness | Fractional leadership
Empowering Nonprofits Through Financial Clarity
Building stronger nonprofit organizations through reliable accounting support, CFO-level oversight, audit readiness, and practical capacity-building services.
Need stronger financial support? We help nonprofits maintain clean books, prepare for audits, strengthen systems, and make financial decisions with confidence.
Experience You Can Count On
Meet Leslie Edwards, MAcc
Helping nonprofits build financial systems that support their mission.
I founded Systems & Cents because I believe nonprofit leaders deserve financial systems that work for them - not systems that create confusion, stress, or extra work.Â
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With a background in nonprofit finance, auditing, accounting, and organizational leadership, I help mission-driven organizations strengthen the financial foundation behind their programs and services. From untangling bookkeeping issues and preparing for audits to developing budgets, cash flow tools, and board reports, my goal is always the same: turning financial information into something useful and actionable.
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I believe good financial management should be accessible, transparent, and aligned with an organization's mission. That's why I focus not only on solving technical problems but also on helping people understand the systems they use and feel confident making decisions with financial data.Â
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Founder, Systems & Cents, LLC
Master of Accountancy, Rutgers Business School
Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
13+ Years in Nonprofit Finance & Leadership
Nonprofit Accounting, Audit & Financial Systems Specialist
Financial Support That Fits the Way Your Organization Works
Every nonprofit has different financial needs. Whether you need ongoing accounting support, help preparing for an audit, or a focused project to strengthen your systems, Systems & Cents helps you build reliable financial operations behind the scenes - with experienced oversight built in.Â
Accounting & Oversight
For organizations that need dependable back-end financial support without hiring a full-time finance leader.
We provide full-service bookkeeping, monthly close support, reconciliations, financial review, board-ready reporting, internal control support, and fractional CFO-level oversight. You get clean, current financial information and a trusted partner helping you understand what the numbers mean.
Audit Readiness
For organizations that want to prepare for an external audit, review, or year-end close with less stress and more confidence.
We help clean up accounting records, reconcile accounts, review year-end balances, prepare audit schedules, support closing adjustments, train staff, assist with auditor selection, and serve as a liaison between your organization and your public accounting firm.
Capacity Building
For organizations ready to strengthen their financial systems, leadership tools, and decision-making process.
These focused engagements may include organizational financial assessments, improvement plans, QuickBooks Online and chart of accounts redesign and optimization, board dashboard design, budgeting tools, grant tracking improvements, staff training, Chair/Treasurer training, and workshops designed to build long-term financial confidence.
Ready to Build a Stronger Financial Future?
Most engagements begin with a complimentary discovery call to learn about your organization, goals, and challenges.
Whether you need better systems, monthly support, clearer reporting, stronger planning, audit support, or additional training, Systems & Cents can help you move forward with confidence.
Schedule a call today!
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your organization's accounting, audit readiness, or capacity-building needs.