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I’m Kathryn,

And I didn’t plan to do this…

I studied architecture. Worked in design. Loved it… until the 2008 slump closed the firm I worked for. It was painful. And clarifying. I saw firsthand what happens when creative firms don’t have strong financial leadership behind the scenes.

So I went back to school, earned my MBA, and decided I would help design firms build businesses that don’t crumble when things get hard.

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The Designer’s CFO

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Creativity deserves stability

I don’t just reconcile accounts and send you reports.

Here’s what I do that most bookkeepers won't

  • Translate your numbers into clear decisions

  • Help you understand how projects impact your margins

  • Protect your profit as you grow

  • Bring structure to cash flow, payroll, and tax

  • Act as your financial sounding board when big decisions come up

You won’t get spreadsheets
without context.

You’ll get strategy.

The Woman Behind The Numbers

A Few Things You Should Know

Favorite food

Steak tacos. No hesitation.

Dream vacation

Scuba diving in New Zealand.
Followed immediately by a spa day.

Favorite colors

Turquoise + hot pink forever.

Movie I’ll never skip

Top Gun. Talk to me, Goose.

Perfect night in

A stack of books. Cozy blanket.
Knitting. Coffee nearby.

Go-to place to connect

Instagram. All day.

How We Can Work Together

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Whether you need a system to keep your books organized or CFO-level strategy as you scale, I have a package for where you are and where you’re headed next:

The Blueprint

For designers ready to get serious about their numbers.

You’ll:
• Know your profit every month
• Understand your cash flow
• Stop second-guessing your decisions

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The Expansion

For firms outgrowing DIY systems.

You’ll:
‍ ‍• See how projects impact margins
• Bring structure to invoicing + POs
• Make confident growth decisions

The Corner Office

For firms ready for CFO-level leadership.

You’ll:
• Lead with forward-looking financial clarity
• Protect and improve your margins
• Remove payroll and tax from your plate

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Want better numbers?

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