Your MRR Is Growing.
Your Financials Should
Keep Up.

Enlightened Order brings structured, advisory-level accounting to managed service providers — so you know your margins by client, your utilization by tech, and your tax picture before year-end surprises it.

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82%
Avg. Tech Utilization Target*
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61%
Gross Margin — MSP Industry Benchmark*
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3–5%
EBITDA Left on the Table Without Tracking*
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Who We Serve

Built for the Way
MSPs Actually Operate

From owner-operated shops to multi-location managed IT firms, our accounting is designed around the metrics and model that actually drive MSP performance.

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Owner-Operated MSPs
You're the technician and the CEO. We handle the financials so you can step back and see whether your business is actually profitable — or just busy.
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Growing MSPs (5–30 Techs)
You've added staff and service agreements, but your books don't reflect the operational complexity. We build the reporting structure that scales with you.
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Security-Focused MSPs
SOC, MDR, and compliance offerings add revenue streams and cost layers that most bookkeepers miscategorize. We track them accurately by service line.
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Cloud & SaaS Resellers
Vendor margins, licensing passthrough, and resale revenue require specific accounting treatment. We make sure your margins are real, not just reported.
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MSPs Preparing to Sell
Buyers value MSPs on EBITDA and recurring revenue quality. We clean up your books and build the financial story that supports your valuation.
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Multi-Location IT Firms
Multiple offices or service territories mean consolidated reporting complexity. We structure your financials to show performance at every level.
Why It Matters

The Hidden Cost of
Generic Accounting for MSPs

Sample MSP Snapshot
Monthly Recurring Revenue
$62,400
Gross Margin on MRR
61%
Tech Utilization Rate
68% (below target)
EBITDA Margin
18%
Months of Unreconciled PSA Data
9 Months*
*Sample figures for illustration only. Industry benchmarks vary. Actual results depend on your service mix, team size, and agreements.
What You Actually Get

Monthly reports built around
how MSPs are actually measured.

Every month you receive financials structured around MRR, technician utilization, gross margin by service tier, and EBITDA — not a generic P&L that lumps it all together. Your reporting is built to match the language your peers, lenders, and potential acquirers use.

MSP Monthly Dashboard — Illustrative Sample
MRR
$84,200
Gross Margin
58%
Tech Utilization
72%
EBITDA
22%
Sample figures for illustration only. Actual results vary by firm size and service mix.
Why Enlightened Order

Not just a bookkeeper.
An MSP accounting partner.

Most bookkeepers reconcile your bank. We build the financial structure that connects your PSA data to your books and gives you margin visibility by client, service tier, and tech — the numbers MSP operators actually run on.

CapabilityTypical BookkeeperEnlightened Order
Bank reconciliation✓✓ All tiers
MRR revenue recognition✗✓ Core & Concierge
Margin by client / service tier✗✓ Core & Concierge
PSA-to-QBO reconciliation✗✓ Core & Concierge
EBITDA benchmarking✗✓ Concierge
S-Corp compensation strategy✗~ Advisory Project
Acquisition / exit prep✗~ Advisory Project
Tax planning & strategy✗+ Tax Services add-on
Key:  ✓ Included  ·  + Available as add-on  ·  ~ Available as Advisory Project  ·  ◆ Collaborate tier (you manage books, we review)
Our Services

Accounting That Covers
the Full MSP Lifecycle

From cleaning up a chart of accounts built for retail to preparing financials for a PE acquisition conversation — we handle what a general bookkeeper can't.

01
Financial Clarity Assessment
Required starting point for all new clients. We review your current books, PSA setup, revenue mix, and entity structure — then deliver a clear recommendation and fixed-fee scope before any engagement begins.
Starting Point
02
Foundation: Cleanup & Setup
If your chart of accounts wasn't built for an MSP, we rebuild it correctly — service line classes, technician cost tracking, and a QBO configuration that actually reflects your business model. Done before monthly work begins.
Onboarding
03A
Fundamentals: Monthly Accounting
Ongoing monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, MRR categorization, and financial reporting structured around the metrics MSPs care about. Three tiers based on your involvement level and firm complexity.
We handle the books
03B
Fractional Controller Services
For MSPs that already have a bookkeeper or office manager handling day-to-day entries — and need a controller who reviews their work, owns the month-end close, reconciles PSA data to the books, assesses internal controls, and stands behind the accuracy of the financials.
For existing accounting staff
04
Tax Services
Business and individual return preparation, S-Corp salary optimization, estimated payments, and year-round tax planning — coordinated with your books so nothing falls through between accounting and tax.
Tax
05
Financial Advisory Projects
Scoped, fixed-fee engagements for specific decisions — acquisition analysis, exit preparation, pricing model review, or compensation restructuring. Available independently, no ongoing engagement required.
Advisory
06
Fractional CFO Services
For MSPs navigating significant growth, a PE conversation, or a strategic inflection point. Monthly financial scorecards, prioritized action items, and CFO-level guidance on the decisions that move the needle. Starting at $3,000/month.
Strategic
Already have a bookkeeper or dispatcher handling your books? If someone on your team is entering data while a staff member manages the PSA — the controller track may be the right layer to add. The Financial Clarity Assessment confirms the right fit. Learn about Fractional Controller Services →
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On working with MSPs

“Most MSPs we work with know their MRR cold. What they can't tell you is their gross margin by client — or which agreements they'd drop tomorrow if they could actually see the cost to deliver them. That's exactly the conversation we start with.”

Enlightened Order
Service Tiers

Structured Pricing,
No Surprises

All monthly accounting engagements are fixed-fee retainers. Pricing is finalized after the Financial Clarity Assessment based on your MRR volume, team size, entity count, and PSA complexity. Services marked as add-ons or Advisory Projects are priced separately.

Tier 1 — Fundamentals
Collaborate
You categorize your own transactions — we handle the reconciliations and deliver real financials with a plain-language narrative every month. You stay in control of your books and still get professional numbers you can actually use.
$375–$600
/ month · depending on complexity
  • ●Bank and credit card reconciliations completed after you categorize
  • ●Standard financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) prepared monthly
  • ●Plain-language financial narrative — what your numbers mean, not just what they are
  • ●Delivered within 20 days of receipt of all required information
  • ●Direct email access · 2 business day response
Most Common for MSPs
Tier 2 — Fundamentals
Core
We handle the complete monthly accounting function — MRR categorization, PSA reconciliation, and financial reporting built around the metrics your MSP runs on.
$575–$2,000
/ month · depending on complexity
  • ●All bookkeeping and monthly accounting
  • ●MRR categorization and revenue recognition
  • ●Transaction categorization and reconciliations
  • ●Financial statements within 20 days of month end
  • ●Monthly Financial Insights Report (MSP-structured)
  • ●Quarterly Financial Insights Meeting
  • ●Email support, 2 business day response time
Tier 3 — Fundamentals
Concierge
Everything in Core with faster turnaround, monthly meetings, EBITDA benchmarking, and custom reporting — for MSPs managing multiple service lines, entities, or approaching a growth milestone.
$900–$2,500 and up
/ month · depending on complexity
  • ●Everything in Core
  • ●Financial statements within 7 days of month end
  • ●Monthly Financial Insights Meeting
  • ●EBITDA benchmarking against MSP industry ranges
  • ●Customized reports by service line / client segment
  • ●Email support, 1 business day response time
Add-On Enhancements

Specific enhancements are recommended after the Financial Clarity Assessment, based on your PSA setup, team size, and Fundamentals tier.

Tax Planning & Strategy S-Corp Compensation Review Budgeting & Forecasting Accounts Payable 1099 Preparation Payroll Processing Accounts Receivable Accountable Plan Execution Receipt Management Additional Meetings
Financial Advisory Projects — When You Need Focused Help
Scoped, fixed-fee engagements for specific MSP decisions. Available independently — no ongoing Fundamentals engagement required. The Financial Clarity Assessment is the starting point for most projects.
fixed fee · scoped per engagement
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MRR & Margin Analysis
We map your recurring revenue by agreement type and client, overlay the actual cost to deliver, and show you where your margin is — and where it isn't.
Standalone available
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Pricing & Agreement Review
Are your managed service agreements priced to actually profit? We model the true cost of delivery against your current rates and flag where you're giving it away.
Standalone available
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S-Corp & Entity Structure
Owner compensation, S-Corp elections, and entity structure have real dollar consequences for growing MSPs. We model the options before you're locked in.
Standalone available
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Exit & Valuation Prep
PE buyers and strategic acquirers value MSPs on EBITDA and MRR quality. We build the financial presentation and clean up the books that support your number.
Standalone available
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Cash Flow & Growth Planning
Adding headcount, tools, or a service line changes your cost structure. We model the cash impact before you commit — not after the hire is already on payroll.
Standalone available
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Tax Strategy & Planning
Year-round coordination between your books and your tax position. Estimated payments, depreciation, and owner comp structured to avoid year-end surprises.
Standalone available

Actual pricing is finalized after the Financial Clarity Assessment. Ranges reflect starting points and vary based on entity count, transaction volume, PSA complexity, and scope. Pricing is always disclosed clearly before any engagement begins.

Ready to Know What Your
MSP Is Actually Making?

Start with a Financial Clarity Assessment — a structured review of your books, revenue mix, and entity setup. We tell you exactly what we'd fix and what it costs before anything begins.

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Fractional CFO Services →

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Financial Clarity Assessment →

We review your current financials and recommend the right service structure before any work begins.