Founder

Jennifer is a powerhouse. She spent over seven years in public practice to earn her Chartered Accountant designation and learn the disciplines of public practice, including financial reporting, auditing, tax planning and personal and corporate tax return preparation.  When she was ready to move on, she decided to put her accounting skills towards helping  companies from the inside. She landed in a young tech startup, Neverblue, where for over eight years she thrived in an environment of rapid growth and company evolution. Jennifer then decided that she wanted to work with more young tech companies and soon after, she created Powerhouse Strategic Inc, where she was a CFO consultant for many quickly expanding, local tech firms. During this time, she developed an approach to instill financial discipline, accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in young, developing companies. In 2018, she started GritBooks, where she is applying and teaching these skills to revolutionize the world of bookkeeping.

Accounting Manager

Pam is an expert at what she does, and she is an excel wiz. With 20 years as a CPA in both public practice and working directly with companies, she has mastered the senior accountant role. One of Pam’s strengths is being dropped in the middle of an accounting mess to efficiently fix and organize the company’s books until the financials are accurate. Pam does two things for GritBooks: 1) with her wealth of experience, she provides senior guidance in accounting support for the junior staff, and analyzes the financial results for accuracy, 2) as a senior CPA accountant, Pam takes on ad-hoc assignments for any of our clients that need additional, senior level help including helping them implement internal discipline and controls, performing accounting reconciliations, assisting in preparing for fiscal year ends, and much more. She looks forward to accounting challenges and can hardly wait to roll up her sleeves and tackle the latest problems.

Senior Accountant

Stephanie is a dynamic and accomplished professional with 15 years of experience in the construction and restaurant industries. Her previous position was accounting controller, where she developed a deep expertise in financial reporting, project costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Stephanie excels at building and restructuring accounting systems to enhance team efficiency and reduce accounting errors, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the board. Her ability to clearly identify and analyze problems, combined with her collaborative approach to working with clients, allows her to implement solutions in a structured and effective manner. Known for her optimism, inclusivity, and friendly demeanor, Stephanie is not only a highly skilled accounting professional but also a trusted partner who brings positive energy to every team.  Her clients and colleagues appreciate her steady, reliable approach and the value she provides, both in terms of financial expertise and the supportive, solution-focused environment she creates.

Bookkeeping Specialist

Patrick has an aptitude for change. He understands the ever changing business world and helps GritBooks and our clients succeed with his acquired knowledge. He obtained a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Science from the University of Victoria. He currently works as a Teacher on Call and handles all the business needs of GritBooks. Through this variety of education and work experiences, Patrick has gained a strong set of interpersonal, analytical and technical skills. Through Jennifer's gentle prodding, he has gained an interest in the financial side of things and he excels in applying his special set of skills to managing the business affairs of GritBooks.

Bookkeeping Specialist

With a passion for precision and a knack for numbers, Priyanka brings invaluable expertise to our team as our dedicated Bookkeeping Specialist. With over 9 years of experience in Accounting & Customer Service and a keen eye for detail, she ensures that every dollar is accounted for and every ledger balanced to perfection. Priyanka is known for her exceptional communication skills and client-centric approach. She takes the time to understand the unique needs of each client and tailors solutions that streamline processes. Whether it's managing accounts payable, reconciling accounts, or preparing financial reports, Priyanka is dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of bookkeeping.