Operators at heart. Accountants by trade.
What We Do
Clean books, every month.
Reconciled and decision-ready. The financial infrastructure everything sits on.
Systems that work for you.
Connected tools, airtight workflows, and financial clarity that guides real decisions.
Strategic financial partnership
Fractional Controller services in your back pocket without the cost of a full-time hire.
Advisory ➜
We work in your stack, not ours
Who We Are
South Fork CPA’s mission is to give every business what it deserves from day one:
Clean books
Scalable systems
Trusted financial partner
I've worked with organizations across various industries and growth stages. I specialize in full-cycle accounting, system implementations, and streamlining processes. Whether you need consistent monthly reporting, support implementing a new tool, or a strategic partner for your next growth stage - that’s what I'm here for.
Meet the founder:
Cole Ledford
Dad · Accountant · Motorcycle Enthusiast
CPA
CMA
CFE
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Feel free to reach out!
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Typically, a bookkeeper records what happened. We do that - and then we help you understand what it means and what to do next.
The difference is the lens. Your monthly report comes with plain-language commentary. And when your numbers are telling a story, we help you read it.
We also bridge the gap between the numbers and operations - meaning if your tools aren't connected, your reporting is a mess, or you're flying blind on cash flow, we fix the system, not just the symptoms
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Fully remote - and that's intentional. The nature of this work is digital by design. Your books live in the cloud, your tools are online, and your reports land in your inbox. Geography has nothing to do with it.
We are open to work with small businesses across the U.S. Our clients communicate with us via email, scheduled calls, and shared dashboards. If you prefer video check-ins, we do those too!
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Yes - that's a core part of what we do. We don't come in and insist you switch everything to our preferred setup. We start by understanding what you're already using and why.
From there, we audit what's working, identify what's creating friction, and either optimize what you have or recommend targeted changes. We're certified in QuickBooks Online and work across a wide range of tools - payroll platforms, payment processors, project management software, CRMs, and more.
The goal is a connected stack that flows cleanly into your books - so your financial data is always accurate, current, and useful without you having to think about it.
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We specialize in small businesses that have little-to-no finance team and who want to grow without significant investment into a cost center.
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It starts with a 30-minute conversation. No pitch, no pressure - just a chance to understand your business, objectives, and pain points.
From there, if it makes sense, we'll put together a simple proposal outlining the services that match what you actually need.
Contact Us
Behind every great business is a system that works. We’d love to help you build yours.