Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Virtual Accounting Services in San Francisco
H. Jakobsen has been delivering specialized virtual accounting and bookkeeping services since 1990, serving the entertainment industry, professional services sector, and high-net-worth family businesses. Our expertise lies in translating complex financial data into actionable business intelligence, enabling clients to make informed decisions. Led by Heidi Jakobsen, a CPA with prior experience at Deloitte and over three decades of industry expertise, we combine advanced cloud-based technology with personalized service to streamline financial management.Our focus on accuracy, transparency, and client education ensures businesses receive decision-ready information while reducing overhead costs. By offering tailored solutionsfrom production accounting to high-net-worth family financial managementwe empower clients to prioritize growth and creativity. Our commitment to continuous improvement and client-specific workflows has established us as a trusted partner for businesses requiring precision and adaptability in complex financial environments.
Services
Production Accounting
Management Reporting
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Pro Services
High Net Worth Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of CPA-led accounting expertise with Deloitte background
- Specialized cloud-based systems for entertainment and professional services industries
- Customized financial dashboards for real-time business intelligence
- Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors with production accounting expertise
- Proven track record with high-net-worth family financial management
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
What people say
Very accurate
Friendly and professional
Simplified systems
Excellent customized service
Transformed financial management
Services
Production Accounting
Specialized accounting for film, TV, and music production companies. We manage complex payroll, union compliance, and project-specific financial tracking. Our team handles 1099 processing, job costing, and production budgeting with industry-specific expertise. Clients receive detailed profit-and-loss statements for individual projects to optimize financial performance.
Management Reporting
Custom financial dashboards and performance metrics for data-driven decisions. We transform raw financial data into actionable insights through breakeven analysis, cash flow projections, and profitability reports. Our reporting includes year-over-year comparisons and job-specific financial tracking to identify growth opportunities and cost-saving measures.
Business Consulting
Strategic guidance for business growth and operational efficiency. We analyze financial workflows, implement internal controls, and optimize accounting systems. Services include paperless office implementation, cloud computing training, and financial goal planning to help businesses scale effectively while maintaining compliance.
QuickBooks Pro Services
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor support for system setup, training, and optimization. We configure customized chart of accounts, automate financial processes, and provide ongoing technical support. Our expertise includes QuickBooks Projects, advanced reporting, and integration with third-party platforms for seamless financial management.
High Net Worth Accounting
Tailored financial management for high-net-worth individuals and family businesses. We handle complex personal and business accounting integration, property management accounting, and insurance coordination. Our services include estate-related financial reporting, loan refinancing support, and multi-entity financial consolidation to simplify wealth management.
People
Heidi Jakobsen
Founder & President
CPA with 30+ years of experience, including Deloitte audit/tax work and eight years in private industry. Specializes in entertainment accounting and cloud-based financial systems. UC Berkeley graduate with dual accounting and organizational behavior degrees. Manages all client projects and service customization.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in production accounting for entertainment, management reporting, QuickBooks Pro services, business consulting, and high-net-worth family financial management.
Which industries do you serve?
Our primary focus areas include entertainment (film/TV/music), professional services firms, and high-net-worth family businesses requiring specialized accounting solutions.
How do you handle remote accounting services?
We use secure cloud-based platforms like QuickBooks, SmartVault, and GoToMeeting to provide fully virtual accounting services with real-time access to financial data.
What technology platforms do you support?
Our core systems include QuickBooks Pro, Bill.com, SmartVault, and GoToMeeting, with integration capabilities for various industry-specific software solutions.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for qualifying small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide virtual clients.
