Financial Operations Expertise for Growing Organizations

Streamlined systems, stronger controls, and scalable processes — built for growth.

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How We Work

At Aera Consulting, we bring clarity and structure to every engagement — guiding clients through a focused, collaborative process that delivers sustainable results.

We put a strong focus on the needs of your business to figure out solutions that best fits your demand.

Elena Akins

CPA, PMP

Step One

We begin by understanding your current systems, processes, and challenges. Through interviews, workflow reviews, and data analysis, we identify gaps and opportunities across your financial operations.

Assess

Step Two

Next, we develop a tailored roadmap — defining priorities, designing workflows, and aligning technology solutions with your business objectives. Every recommendation is practical, scalable, and rooted in your organization’s needs.

Design

Step Three

From system selection to process redesign, we lead or support hands-on execution. We coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, and ensure solutions are implemented effectively, with minimal disruption to your team.

Implement

Step Four

We don’t just hand off and walk away. We provide transition guidance, documentation, and team training to ensure lasting success. Our goal is to empower your finance function to operate efficiently and confidently long after the engagement ends.

Support

Why Choose Aera Consulting

Common Challenges Solved Fast – Strategic Solutions to Complex Issues

Common Challenges

Disconnected Systems

Accounting, procurement, and reporting tools that don’t communicate, causing inefficiency and data integrity issues.

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0 %

of Business Leaders

Say disconnected systems impair planning, forecasting, and budgeting due to lack of visibility.

DataBlend 2025 Report

Common Challenges

Manual Close Processes

Long, error-prone closes that drain time and energy from your team.

Learn More

0 %

of Finance Teams

cite manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes as a major barrier to efficient month-end closes.

Trintech 2025 Survey

Common Challenges

Control Gaps

Missing, outdated, or undocumented financial controls that create risk during audits, funding rounds, or IPO preparation.

Learn More

0 %

of Financial Close Errors

from control weaknesses go undetected until after the books are closed.

SolveXia 2025 Study

Common Challenges

Scaling Without Structure

Finance processes that can’t keep up with organizational growth or increasing reporting demands.

Learn More

0 %

of Startups

struggle to scale due to inadequate infrastructure and processes.

VisioneerIT 2024 Analysis

Common Challenges

Underutilized Systems

Investments in ERPs or tools like Coupa, Concur, or NetSuite that aren’t configured to their full potential.

Financial Operations Expertise for Growing Organizations

Streamlined systems, stronger controls, and scalable processes — built for growth.

How We Work

At Aera Consulting, we bring clarity and structure to every engagement — guiding clients through a focused, collaborative process that delivers sustainable results.

We put a strong focus on the needs of your business to figure out solutions that best fits your demand.

Elena Akins

CPA, PMP

Step One

Assess

Step Two

Design

Step Three

Implement

Step Four

Support

Why Choose Aera Consulting

Common Challenges Solved Fast – Strategic Solutions to Complex Issues

Common Challenges

Disconnected Systems

Accounting, procurement, and reporting tools that don’t communicate, causing inefficiency and data integrity issues.

Learn More

of Business Leaders

Say disconnected systems impair planning, forecasting, and budgeting due to lack of visibility.

DataBlend 2025 Report

Common Challenges

Manual Close Processes

Long, error-prone closes that drain time and energy from your team.

Learn More

of Finance Teams

cite manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes as a major barrier to efficient month-end closes.

Trintech 2025 Survey

Common Challenges

Control Gaps

Missing, outdated, or undocumented financial controls that create risk during audits, funding rounds, or IPO preparation.

Learn More

of Financial Close Errors

from control weaknesses go undetected until after the books are closed.

SolveXia 2025 Study

Common Challenges

Scaling Without Structure

Finance processes that can’t keep up with organizational growth or increasing reporting demands.

Learn More

of Startups

struggle to scale due to inadequate infrastructure and processes.

VisioneerIT 2024 Analysis

Common Challenges

Underutilized Systems

Investments in ERPs or tools like Coupa, Concur, or NetSuite that aren’t configured to their full potential.

Learn More

of Enterprise Software

features go unused, leading to massive ROI gaps.

WalkMe 2024 Survey