About

Your Team in Accounting #

A different approach to outsourced accounting.

We’re a full-service, boutique firm with a team that becomes fully integrated with yours. Our mission is to build strong financial foundations for growing businesses, because every company — regardless of size — deserves experienced financial leadership, reliable systems, and an accounting team that operates as an integral part of the business.

Rooted in precision, partnership, and long-term thinking, we help business owners gain clarity, create operational stability, and confidently scale their companies with the right financial structure in place.

Founded in 2010, Four Cedars is a team of experienced accounting professionals — and every member of our team is Certified in the systems we use (QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Gusto Partner and Bill.com Experts).

Our Story #

Four Cedars was founded by Melissa Mason on a simple premise: business owners deserve financial partners who understand what it’s like to actually run a business. Our leadership team brings decades of experience not just in accounting, but in operations, HR, and business management across nearly every industry. That operational perspective shapes everything we do — we don’t just report on your numbers, we help you understand what they mean and how to use them to grow.

Too often, small and mid-sized business owners are left to manage complex accounting and financial responsibilities on their own, spending valuable time buried in day-to-day tasks instead of leading their companies. We started Four Cedars to change that.

Our name reflects the principles the firm was founded on: stability, reliability, and long-term growth. Like cedar trees, successful companies grow from deep roots — in their case, disciplined financial operations and experienced accounting leadership. When the financial foundation is strong, growth and abundance become intentional and sustainable.

Meet the people behind Four Cedars →

What Drives Our Work #

Practical Over Theoretical #

We’ve run businesses ourselves, so we understand that advice needs to work in the real world. When we recommend a strategy or process, it’s because we’ve seen it work — not because it sounds good on paper.

Long-Term Relationships #

We’re available throughout the year, not only at year-end. Business owners can count on us as a dependable resource for financial questions as they arise. We value long-term relationships built on responsiveness, consistency, and trust, and many of our clients have been with us for years.

Clarity and Accessibility #

Financial information should help you make decisions, not create confusion. We use secure, cloud-based accounting systems that keep your data accessible when you need it, and we communicate in plain language. Our job is to translate complex financial concepts into insights you can act on.

How We’re Different #

Many accounting firms focus narrowly on compliance — closing the books and filing the forms. We take a highly personalized approach. We see ourselves as an extension of your management team, providing the strategic financial guidance that helps you make better business decisions.

Our digital-first tools let us serve clients efficiently whether they’re local or across the country, while giving you access to your financial information whenever you need it.

Beyond traditional accounting, clients gain:

• Embedded finance leadership
• Operational partnership
• A financial foundation built for growth
• Experienced professionals at a scale smaller businesses can access
• Calm, capable infrastructure behind the company

Why We Don’t Prepare Income Tax Returns #

This is a very deliberate decision. Preparing income tax returns is all-consuming for months at a time, and firms that take it on inevitably pull attention away from day-to-day client accounting right when it matters most. We’d rather be fully available to you year-round. For income tax preparation and IRS matters, we partner with a local trusted CPA firm — or we’re glad to work alongside the CPA you already have.

Who We Serve #

We work with small and mid-sized businesses across a range of industries. Our clients typically:

• Need reliable financial systems — from small teams to companies with 100+ employees
• Are in a start-up, growth, or transition phase and need strategic guidance
• Want a trusted advisor, not just a number-cruncher
• Value proactive financial partnership over reactive compliance
• Prefer modern, cloud-based tools and tech-forward tools

Our Commitment #

We’re committed to being the kind of financial partner we’d want for our own businesses: responsive, reliable, and genuinely invested in your success. Whether you need day-to-day accounting support, CFO-level guidance, or help navigating a major transition, we’re here to provide the clarity and expertise you need to move forward with confidence.