Hi, I’m Chelsea — founder of Piece of CAYK and your no-BS bookkeeping partner.

This business was born from two places: watching my dad run a small business growing up and spending over a decade climbing the corporate ladder. I’ve seen what happens when bookkeeping is done right—and when it’s not. I’ve seen the late fees, the IRS penalties, and the constant stress business owners carry when they don’t know where they stand financially. And I’ve seen how much peace comes from finally getting clarity.

After earning my MBA with a specialization in accounting, I worked in public accounting and internal audit for Fortune 500 companies, spending 12 years helping businesses improve their processes and prevent problems before they happened. I reached a leadership role—but I was burned out and unfulfilled. I wanted more than corporate busywork and politics. I wanted to actually help people.

So I went back to where my interest started: bookkeeping for real business owners. Now, I help service-based solopreneurs (and anyone overwhelmed by messy books) clean up, catch up, and feel confident in their numbers. Because when you know where you stand financially, you can make decisions that actually move your business forward.

I believe in transparent communication (even when it’s tough), timeliness, and a no-shame approach. Whether you’re 3 months or 3 years behind, I meet you where you are—judgment-free. I’m also not your typical bookkeeper: I’m outgoing, love meeting new people, and I don’t back down from a challenge. (Fun fact: I once swam for 5–6 hours through thunderstorms on Lake Erie after running out of gas on a jet ski. Long story, but it sums up how I work—determined and focused on solutions.)

When I’m not diving into your books, you’ll find me at BGSU football games with my husband, doing CrossFit, or out chasing my next adventure.