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Back Office and CFO Support for Charter Schools and Nonprofits

We provide the infrastructure behind impact—so you can close faster, stay audit-ready, and focus on mission instead of spreadsheets.

Zero day close
Paperless AP + approvals
Board-ready interactive dashboards
Real-time financial transparency
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25+ Years of combined
charter school expertise

Trusted by Leading Charter Schools & Nonprofits

Who We Serve

Specialized back-office leadership for mission-driven organizations

Charter Schools

End-to-end financial operations for California charter leaders who need clarity, confidence, and control.

  • Audit-ready monthly close
  • On-time CA compliance (CALPADS, P1/P2, SMAA)
  • Clear cash forecasting
  • Board-ready financials

Mission-Driven Nonprofits

Financial clarity and operational stability so you can focus on impact, not spreadsheets.

  • Restricted vs unrestricted tracking
  • Grant reporting + audit-ready docs
  • Board-ready cash + runway forecasting
  • Clean close and clear narratives

Our Services

Process optimization, financial orchestration, and leadership skilling—all in one partner

Accounting, Finance + Budgeting

Accurate books, on-time closes, audit readiness, and flexible budget models with monthly forecasting.

Accounts Payable

Streamlined, paperless AP with approval workflows, audit trails, and controlled payment execution.

Reporting + Compliance

Board-ready deliverables and on-time submissions including CALPADS, SMAA, grants, and filings.

HR + Payroll

Payroll setup and processing, employee self-service portal, digital onboarding, and salary schedules.

Attendance Accounting

Paperless monthly reports and P1/P2/Annual submissions with accuracy and compliance assurance.

Executive Strategy

Strategic financial partnership for leadership and boards with ongoing guidance and scenario planning.

Harness has streamlined our bill pay in a way we could only dream about before. The time it saves our team, the level of transparency in our approvals, the ability to search for any invoice at any moment is a game changer for us.
Linda Christiansen Director of Finance, ICEF Public Schools Paperless AP + Approval Transparency
Harness performs all of our accounting and finance functions and has significantly reduced staff time spent on fiscal operations. We highly recommend them to any organization looking for more efficiency.
Carlos Garcia Saldan Executive Director, Odyssey Charter Schools Reduced Staff Time + Streamlined Processes
Harness truly understands the unique compliance and reporting needs we face, and they've kept us audit-ready every step of the way. It's been a huge relief having experts we trust handling such an important part of our operation.
Ana Andres HR and Accounting Coordinator, Odyssey Charter Schools Audit-Ready + Compliance Expertise

Why Harness?

Founded in 2023 by a seasoned charter school leader and former C-level executive, Harness was built to give mission-driven organizations a smarter, more strategic approach to back-office support.

  • Small, agile, and deeply experienced—we provide personalized support that larger firms can't match
  • Cutting-edge tools and AI-powered systems—modernizing outdated processes to make operations faster and clearer
  • First-hand industry knowledge—we understand charter school and nonprofit challenges because we've lived them
  • Commitment to clarity and care—your mission is our priority
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Ready for Financial Clarity?

Schedule a no obligation 15-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your needs, confirm fit, and outline next steps.

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