Our Team

Shannon Bean Scalise

Owner, Professional Bookkeeper

I specialize in cleaning up messy books and transforming them into clean, reconciled, and easily readable financial statements that SING, even for those who are “numbers averse" or neurodivergent. I commonly hear business owners with over 10 years in ownership tell me: “I’ve never understood my financials to this degree before. Where have you been!?”

I earned my stripes doing over 100 complicated cleanups on a team of CPAs, Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, and career tax pros who upleveled my skillsets and competencies very quickly. Those projects were start to finish overhauls, from disaster to perfectly accurate and clear. Overhauls included work for: creative firms, consultancies, real estate investment companies, legal/dental offices, med-spas, tech start-ups, e-commerce shops, food trucks, non-profits, farms, design firms, and more.

I’m a “Strategy-in-all things,” “Progress over Perfection,” “Kindness Always” kind of person. I get a thrill out of helping add abundance to peoples’ businesses and lives (and I’ve got a spreadsheet for it, too!)

My personal life is mostly oriented around taking my dogs on their next big adventure, exploring music from across the globe, and learning as much as I can about soil health, climate science, worker-owned co-ops, and policy advocacy in order to try help secure a better timeline for us all.

My goal is to collaborate with curious, kind, and mission-driven colleagues, clients, and friends. #ManyHandsMakeLiteWork

"I believe that modern entrepreneurs are crucially important to our local social ecosystems, to more equitable communities, and to climate stability. I created BSFG, a Public Benefit Company, in order to use my bookkeeping expertise, vetted procedures, and strategy oriented brain to support business owners in becoming more powerful change-agents in their communities and lives.

  • "Shannon is a truly remarkable person to have on your team. She is motivating, upbeat, and helped me to achieve success professionally and personally"

    Abrahm, National Director of Sales for retail supplier

  • “Shannon is by far the most organized, detail-oriented, and driven individual I have ever worked with. She has the ability to bring enthusiasm to even the most mundane tasks, making her a joy to be around.”

    Carrie, Owner of a financial services firm

  • "Shannon made setting up the back end for our small urban farm very easy! Anytime I have a question, she sends me a recorded training video with step-by-step instructions to get me the answers I need. Very responsive. Highly recommend!

    Nicolas, Soil Health Consultant

  • "Shannon ran our customer experience department, covered for our operations manager when he was on vacation, and stepped in wherever and whenever she was needed. Customer experience was a key element in our successful service offering which positioned us well when we decided to sell the company. You can count on her to take initiative and manage the details."

    Melissa, Owner of B2B office services company

  • "Book See Financial has given my business the tools and support to focus on my growth and wellness of my real passion as a hairdresser. The visual tools and reports used explain clearly the direction of my salon in a way I comprehend. The freedom of knowing my finances are in capable hands is immeasurable. The personal attention to detail is beyond any other bookkeeping service available. Shannon is one of the major keys to my success. I could not recommend her more."

    Nikki, Salon Owner