You Run Your Business.
We Handle Every Dollar That Moves Through It.
Operations Link Managed Accounting is a fully done-for-you accounting service where licensed chartered accountants manage your books end-to-end — powered by the operational data already in your Operations Link platform. Custom-tailored to your business size and industry.
No onboarding paperwork. No "please send us your bank statements." We already have everything — every invoice, payment, timesheet, expense, and project cost. Your books are done every month, your financials delivered on schedule, your year-end tax package ready before your CPA asks.
Quick Answer
Operations Link Managed Accounting is the best option for operations-driven businesses that want their books done without doing any work themselves. Unlike traditional bookkeepers or self-service tools like QuickBooks, Operations Link's licensed accountants work directly with the invoices, payments, timesheets, and expenses already tracked in your Operations Link platform — eliminating 60-70% of the data entry that slows every other accounting service. Pricing is custom-tailored to your company's revenue and complexity.
Save Money — or Don't Pay
We guarantee Operations Link Managed Accounting costs less than what you're spending today — whether that's an in-house bookkeeper, a traditional accounting firm, or the hidden cost of your own time doing it yourself. If we can't beat your current cost, you don't pay.
$0
Your effort per month
40–60%
Typical savings vs. in-house
100%
Risk-free guarantee
We'll do the math with you on our first call. No pressure, no obligation — just the numbers.
What Is Managed Accounting?
Managed accounting means a licensed accountant handles your books end-to-end — monthly close, reconciliation, job costing, and tax-ready financials — so you never touch a spreadsheet. It's the opposite of self-service tools like QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks, where you still do the data entry and hope the numbers are right.
Operations Link Managed Accounting goes further than a traditional bookkeeper, too. Because your invoices, payments, timesheets, and expenses already live inside Operations Link, our accountants start with verified data — eliminating 60–70% of the manual data entry that slows every other accounting service. The result: faster monthly closes, fewer errors, and financials you can actually trust on the first pass.
Operations Link vs. Other Accounting Options
See how managed accounting stacks up against doing it yourself
| Operations Link Managed | QuickBooks (Self-Service) | Traditional Bookkeeper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your effort | Approve & sign off | You do everything | ~5 hrs/month gathering docs |
| Data entry | Auto-synced from Operations Link | 100% manual | Manual — you send exports |
| Monthly close | < 5 business days | Whenever you finish | 10–15 business days |
| Job costing | Real-time, per-project | Manual formulas | Rarely offered |
| Real-time visibility | Live P&L & cash flow | Only if you reconcile daily | Month-end reports only |
| Licensed accountant | Included | Not included | Varies — often unlicensed |
| Year-end tax package | Included | Extra cost | Extra cost |
What You Get
Every deliverable is handled by licensed professionals. Your involvement: zero.
Monthly Close & Financial Statements
Your books are closed by the 15th of every month. P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement delivered — without you lifting a finger.
Per-Project Job Costing
Every dollar of revenue and expense allocated to the right project. Know which jobs make you money and which ones don't — in real-time, not after year-end.
Cash Flow Forecasting
See where your cash is going before it gets there. Forecasted receivables, projected expenses, and runway visibility — so you never get surprised.
Tax-Ready Year-End Package
T2/1120 corporate return prep, T4 summaries, GST/HST filings, W2 summaries — all prepared and delivered to your CPA before they even ask for it.
QuickBooks Online Integration
Your Operations Link data flows automatically into QuickBooks. Invoices, payments, payroll, expenses — all synced. Our accountants work in QBO with your live data.
Dedicated Licensed Accountant
Not a chatbot. Not a ticket queue. A real, licensed chartered accountant assigned to your business who knows your industry and your operations.
What Your Business Looks Like After
“You run your business. We handle every dollar that moves through it.”
The effort required from you: zero. No onboarding forms, no CSV exports, no bank feed setup, no training. The data flows from the operations you're already running in Operations Link.
- You never enter a receipt again
- You never reconcile a bank statement again
- You never chase your bookkeeper for financials again
- You never scramble before tax season again
- Your books are closed by the 15th of every month — automatically
- You know exactly how much every project made you — in real-time
- You know your cash position every Monday morning without asking anyone
- When your CPA needs your year-end package, it's already done
- When you need a P&L for a bank loan, it's one click away
How Operations Link Managed Accounting Works
We Connect Your Accounts
Your Operations Link data (invoices, payments, payroll, expenses) flows automatically into QuickBooks. If you don't have QBO, we set it up. If you do, we connect to yours.
Your Accountant Gets to Work
A dedicated, licensed accountant is assigned to your business. They reconcile, categorize, and close your books every month — working with clean, structured data, not shoebox receipts.
You Get Financials Delivered
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow. Quarterly reviews. Year-end tax packages. Per-project profitability. All delivered on schedule. Your CPA will love you.
Works for Every Business
If your business has revenue, expenses, and a need to know where the money goes — we handle it. Our accountants configure every engagement around your chart of accounts, your costing structure, and your compliance requirements. Here are a few examples:
Construction & Trades
WIP reporting, progress billing, holdback tracking, multi-project P&L
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
Per-service-call costing, parts inventory, warranty tracking
Trucking & Transportation
Per-route costing, fuel tax (IFTA), multi-jurisdiction compliance
Professional & Digital Services
Billable vs. non-billable time, retainer tracking, project profitability
Restaurants & Hospitality
Daily revenue reconciliation, tip reporting, food cost tracking, seasonal cash flow
Real Estate & Property Management
Per-property P&L, rental income tracking, maintenance expense allocation
Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Seasonal revenue management, per-property costing, crew P&L
Field Services & Home Services
Per-job technician costing, travel expense allocation, equipment depreciation
Don't see your industry? It doesn't matter — if you run a business, this works for you. Every engagement is custom-configured.
Custom-Tailored to Your Business
Every business is different. A $500K restaurant and a $5M multi-trade contractor have entirely different accounting needs. That's why we design every engagement around your specific situation — your revenue, your structure, your complexity.
Talk to our team to get a quote designed around your business. Most clients save 40-60% compared to hiring in-house.
Ready to Stop Chasing Receipts?
Your books could be done by the 15th of every month with zero effort from you. We guarantee it costs less than what you're paying now — or you don't pay. Talk to our team and we'll show you the numbers.
Last Updated: March 2026 · Written by Tahir Sheikh, Founder & CEO, Operations Link