Who We Are
Approachable Accounting & Finance Solutions
Offering so much more than your typical accountant
Believe it or not, you do not have to handle all of the stressful accounting solutions on your own. In fact, you don’t even have to hire a big full-time team!
We offer hands-on daily management of your finances so you always know where your business stands. This higher level of service means less stress for you. Rest assured that everything from your basic bookkeeping to your financial statements and forecasting will be accurate and compliant. Additionally, our experience in the construction world gives us first-hand knowledge and experience with the industry’s nuances.
Choose us as your accounting provider to make growing your business that much easier. No more procrastination or panicking over messy books. Enjoy a clear path to becoming more profitable and doing more of what you love.
My dream began forming over a decade ago while working in corporate accounting.
My vision: To provide excellent, accurate accounting and finance solutions to a range of businesses.
Whether they need an experienced bookkeeper or corporate controller on a part-time basis or improved financial systems, efficiency, and confidence in their books—I wanted to help business owners reach the next level.
Accurate financial records are vital to the growth and stability of your business. Without a skilled accountant to give you sufficient insight and data, your company could be at significant risk. Unfortunately, many business owners only realize this when it’s too late. Many entrepreneurs are also intimidated by accounting and finance responsibilities, which can be time-consuming and confusing.
Tired of watching businesses muddle through, I decided the best way I could serve clients is to take accounting and finance off their plate. I returned to college to obtain both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting while simultaneously working full-time for several large, well-known firms in the construction industry.
I finally brought my dream to fruition in January 2020 when I founded Check & Balance Business Solutions. My 22 years of diverse experience in the construction, wholesale distribution, and service industries combined with my education have provided me with detailed knowledge of the accounting and operations process and how each plays a role in affecting bottom-line results.
Today, my mission is to help businesses continue to be profitable and remain compliant while allowing owners to focus on growing and doting on their passions.
Tori Ryder
Operations Manager
Meet Tori! Tori began her career in education in 1997 after receiving a B.S. from Boston University (Wheelock College of Education). Upon graduating, she moved to San Francisco and co-founded Bay Area Wilderness Training, a non-profit whose "train the trainers" model empowered adults who work with urban youth to provide outdoor educational opportunities. In 2002, she returned to the east coast and studied at Antioch University receiving a Master's Degree in Education. After completing her graduate work, she held various education and management roles at organizations and schools in New Hampshire, which then led her to the American Academy of Health and Beauty, where she became a member of the administrative team. As the Program Director there, she led the financial aid, education and compliance departments. She was also instrumental in implementing curriculum, enrollment strategies, and student retention. Tori's professional experience provides Check and Balance Business Solutions with years of competency in program development, business administration, and executive leadership.
Kayla Sovie
Executive Administrative
Assistant
Meet Kayla! Originally accepted into the New York School of Interior design as a high school senior in 2013, she decided to change majors after discovering a passion for helping others and a strong interest in psychology. While studying psychology at Plymouth State University from 2014-2017 she worked various jobs in customer service. On her summers off from school she worked as an administrative assistant at Aberthaw Construction alongside her mother Donna, who held the position of the company’s Controller. In late 2017 she took a step back from school to gain professional experience in the Psychology field, and accepted a job as a Behavior Therapist. After 6 months of training she took the exam to become a Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT), providing services in a clinic setting as well as in the homes of young individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Along with the trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, she had her first son and became a stay at home mom. At this time her mother Donna had just begun Check and Balance Business Solutions. After a year of navigating running a small business during the pandemic, Check and Balance defied the odds and became a huge success. In summer 2021 Donna was able to hire Kayla as her first official employee, with the position of Executive Administrative Assistant. Her lifelong passion for design provided a great starting point for taking over Check and Balances’ social media and branding needs. Along with being in charge of social media and branding, Kayla handles the majority of the behind the scenes work such as managing our new client portal, newsletter, and administrative support for operations.
Lisa Wilcox
Bookkeeper
Meet Lisa! Lisa is a Full Charge Bookkeeper who brings two decades of bookkeeping and accounting experience to her current clients. Lisa has spent the past four years focusing on helping small to medium businesses improve their bookkeeping processes to make them more efficient, which in turn, helps them make those financial decisions that are so important to them and their families. The past four years has allowed Lisa to work across many different industries, including banking, restaurant, retail, law offices and other professional services. Lisa is a New Hampshire native, born and raised in the greater Manchester area. After finishing her degree in Accounting from Southern NH University, her path slightly changed as she became a stay-at-home mom, carrying the title of “CEO” of the household. While parenting has been the hardest and most rewarding experience, Lisa always wanted to run her own café. With the passion and love for food from her childhood, she made it happen in 2014. While the café lasted four years, the experience of being a business owner has been a lesson that will last a lifetime. Lisa brings that experience with her in hopes of being able to relate to her clients who are in the process of doing the same. “By doing what I love, my clients can do what they love!”. Lisa has lived in Merrimack, New Hampshire for the past 17 years with her husband Jim, daughter Kathryn, and son Joshua. Cooking, dancing, and enjoying a good laugh are just a few of the things that make Lisa happy.
Amanda Gutman
Bookkeeper
Meet Amanda! Amanda is a Full Charge Bookkeeper. She currently resides in Cape Coral, FL. born with Cerebral Palsy, she has never been one to let her disability define her or dictate her path. A graduate from Roanoke College in 2019 with a degree in accounting, garnering 150 credit hours. During her time in school, she made it a priority to partake in extracurriculars. She was a sister of Chi Omega and a co-founder of the nonprofit Toys Like Me at Roanoke College. Through this initiative, she was able to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to have toys just like them. With a great passion for accounting, her areas of expertise include nonprofits, retail, and construction.
Daisha Williams
Bookkeeper
Meet Daisha! Daisha Williams is an experienced accounting bookkeeper at Check and Balance Solutions. With a keen eye for details, her responsibilities include overseeing the overall financial data ledger entries, and reports. Her commitment to providing excellent service to small business owners helps our corporation build and maintain better business solutions. Daisha began working as an accounting assistant with an accounting firm located in Memphis,TN. She also ran her own business which provided assistance to several CEOs and startup companies. When she’s not organizing financial transactions, Daisha is busy being a mom to her wonderful daughter. Daisha enjoys spending time with her family, listening to a good audiobook, crocheting warm cozy blankets, and trying new recipes.
Our Values
Authenticity
We will never sugarcoat the facts. Honesty is the only thing that will take your business to new heights, even when it’s tough to hear. The good news is that once we show you what needs to be fixed, we will use the data to make positive changes. You won’t have to worry for long because we’ll set you up for future success.
Trust
It’s likely the first thing we all look for in an accountant. You can trust Check & Balance thanks to our many years of experience and knowledge. Plus, we are always working toward professional growth so we can provide clients with highly efficient, always-compliant systems. And since it’s a two-way street, we trust our clients to be open and honest with us in order to deliver the best possible accounting solutions.
Integrity
We always operate with our client’s best interests in mind. You will never be pressured into services, systems, or options that do not feel right or fit your company and goals. This is why we offer such a variety of services: You enjoy flexibility and customization at a price and capacity that works for you.
Are you ready for a new approach to your accounting and finances?