Accounting & Finance

Build Your Global Accounting & Finance Team

Hire full-time, dedicated accounting and finance professionals embedded directly into your team.

The Challenge

When Finance Volume Outgrows Your Team

As a business grows, transaction volume grows with it. More locations, more vendors, more invoices, more customer accounts, and more reconciliations create more work for the finance team. Collections needs follow-up. Month-end still arrives on schedule. For accounting firms, additional client volume adds another layer of recurring bookkeeping and reconciliation work.

We have seen where that pressure often lands. Controllers and senior accountants start picking up routine work. A controller coding invoices is an expensive way to process AP, and that time comes out of forecasting, reporting, analysis, and planning.

The impact does not stop with the people doing the extra work. Receivables age when collections loses consistent ownership. The close takes longer as reconciliations, accruals, and reporting stack up against a fixed deadline. In accounting firms, bookkeeping can become a capacity constraint when partners and senior staff have fewer hours available for client work.

Hiring more people locally is not always a quick fix. AP, AR, and bookkeeping roles can be expensive to fill and difficult to retain. When someone leaves, the hiring and training cycle begins again while the work continues to accumulate.

We have seen first-hand what changes when that work has a dedicated team behind it. A Manhattan coffee chain built an offshore AP and accounting team that saved more than $195,000 a year, roughly $40,000 per role. A Canadian accounting firm freed more than 60 hours a month and increased its client load by 25% with offshore bookkeeping support.

The challenge is not simply hiring more finance staff. It is building enough dedicated support around recurring work without pulling senior staff away from forecasting and the financial decisions that move the business forward.

What We Do

How We Add Support Across Your Finance Team

As finance volume grows, recurring work across payables, receivables, payroll, reporting, and close needs clear ownership. We build dedicated teams around those workflows so the work keeps moving without adding more pressure to your internal finance team.

Accounts payable

Manage invoice intake, coding, three-way matching, payment runs, AP inboxes, and vendor queries so invoices are processed on time and routine AP work does not fall back on senior staff.

Accounts receivable and collections

Handle invoicing, cash application, payment posting, aged debt follow-up, and disputes so receivables get consistent attention and finance teams can stay on top of outstanding cash.

Bookkeeping and reconciliation

Maintain ledgers, complete bank and account reconciliations, and organize records so books stay current and month-end reporting starts with work already completed.

Month-end close support

Prepare accruals, journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and reporting packs around the close calendar so more of the work is completed before reporting deadlines arrive.

Payroll administration

Support payroll processing, timesheet validation, and payroll record maintenance to ensure each pay cycle is prepared on time and payroll records stay up to date.

Billing and revenue operations

Manage billing runs, billing queries, revenue recording, and coordination between finance and operations so billing issues are addressed and revenue activity keeps moving.

Financial analysis and controller support

Support management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and controller-level work. We also recruit senior finance roles, including CPA-qualified accountants and investment fund accountants.

How we help

Build a Scalable Finance Team With 1840

We help you build a global finance team of dedicated professionals embedded directly into your organization, so you can increase capacity, improve reporting accuracy, and support growth without the cost and delays of local hiring.

70%

Lower finance hiring costs vs. local equivalents

1-2 wks

Typical time to hire vetted finance talent

100%

Dedicated, full-time finance professionals

Reduce Finance Hiring Costs

Lower the cost of building your finance team by accessing global talent. Maintain quality and ownership while avoiding the overhead of local hiring.

Access Vetted, Role-Specific Finance Talent

Work with accounting professionals selected for your exact needs, from bookkeepers to controllers, with experience in your tools and workflows.

Scale Finance Operations Seamlessly

Add capacity across AP, AR, payroll, and reporting without slowing down close cycles or disrupting your existing processes.

Maintain Control and Operational Visibility

Your team manages day-to-day work while we handle payroll, compliance, and infrastructure behind the scenes.

Key Roles

The Roles Behind Finance Workflows

The right finance team depends on the work you need covered and the level of ownership required. Here are some of the roles we have placed across AP, AR, bookkeeping, close, payroll, reporting, and controller-level work.

Role

What they own

Where we typically place

Invoice processing, coding, matching and vendor payment runs

Philippines, LATAM

Day-to-day ledger maintenance, reconciliations and record keeping

Philippines, LATAM

Senior accounting ownership, technical review and audit-ready reporting

Philippines

Management reporting, variance and budget analysis

LATAM

Payroll processing support, payroll records and reconciliations

Philippines, LATAM

Invoicing, cash application, payment posting and past-due follow-up

Philippines, LATAM

Invoice processing, coding, matching and vendor payment runs

Philippines, LATAM

Full close ownership, reporting and finance team leadership

Philippines, LATAM

Controls testing, process and compliance reviews, audit documentation

Philippines, LATAM

CLIENT RESULTS

Proven Across Finance & Accounting

Our work with finance and accounting teams shows how the right workforce strategy can reduce costs and create more finance capacity.

$195,000 saved a year by hiring an offshore finance team

Manhattan coffee chain scaled from one hire to five in the Philippines, saving $195K a year.

25% more clients served, 60+ hours freed with offshore support

Ontario accounting firm, freed 60+ hours with offshore bookkeeping support to serve 25% more clients.

$48,000 saved per seat annually, accounting built from zero

Toronto financial services firm, account function built through an offshore partnership since 2022.

We were impressed with their clear and concise communication and the ability to source qualified offshore talent.

VP of Finance, Coffee Chain Company

Security

Security Built Around Your Financial Controls

Your finance team works inside accounting platforms, banking portals, payroll systems, and other tools that hold payment and employee data. We structure access around each role, the systems they use, and the controls you already have in place.

Financial Systems Access

We work within your accounting, ERP, and banking platforms using the access and authentication rules you set for each role. Payment initiation and approval rights stay where your controls require them.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

We make sure team members complete the required employment and engagement documentation before starting, including confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations. Additional requirements can be added based on the role or jurisdiction.

Supporting Your Financial Controls

We can structure onboarding and access around your approval hierarchies, segregation-of-duties requirements, and audit processes so the team works within your existing control environment.

Device Security

If your team uses employee-owned devices, we offer an optional managed BYOD security solution to help protect devices used to access your systems and data.

Secure Network Access

You can use your own VPN and security infrastructure, or we can provide an optional managed VPN with encrypted connections, threat protection, and access to company resources.

Locations

Where We Build Finance Teams

The right market depends on the role, coverage window, language requirements, systems, and budget. These are three markets we commonly consider for technical operations, with access to talent across 150+ countries.

Philippines

The Philippines is our most-used market for finance roles. We have placed 29 finance and accounting professionals there across AP, AR, bookkeeping, payroll, credit control, and financial controller roles.

77%

Typical cost savings

Colombia

Colombia is a nearshore option for finance teams that need overlap with the U.S. business day. We commonly consider it for collections and AR roles where regular customer contact is part of the work.

70%

Typical cost savings

South Africa

South Africa can support senior finance roles, including fund and investment accounting. Its working hours also suit teams that need overlap with both U.S. and European reporting calendars.

60%

Typical cost savings

We have placed finance and accounting professionals in the Philippines, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and across LATAM. We can also build teams across multiple countries when coverage or role requirements call for it.

How It Works

Ways to Build Your Accounting & Finance Team

Choose the model that fits how you want your finance team structured and managed.

Finance & Accounting Talent (Client-Managed)

Build your finance team with full-time, dedicated professionals who work inside your operation and are managed by you. We handle sourcing, vetting, payroll, HR, and compliance around each role.

Global Finance Recruitment (Direct Placement)

Hire finance professionals directly into your organization while we manage the recruiting process. We source, screen, and vet qualified candidates globally, then you interview and select who you want to hire.

Top-rated by Clutch

We’re proud to be named by Clutch as a trusted leader in outsourcing and staffing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need help deciding how to build or scale your finance team? Talk with our global workforce experts.

Which finance and accounting tasks does 1840 typically support offshore?

The best starting points are AP, AR, collections, bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll support, and close preparation. These tasks are recurring, process-driven, and easier to structure around clear ownership and controls. Work that depends on senior judgment, final approvals, or signing authority typically stays with your internal finance leaders.

Can we start with just one finance professional through 1840?

Yes. You can start with one full-time, dedicated professional and add roles as your workload grows. For example, an accounting firm we supported used offshore bookkeeping support to free more than 60 hours each month and increase client capacity by 25%. That approach can work well when one recurring workflow is creating a clear bottleneck.

Will the finance professionals we hire know our accounting software?

We screen candidates for the platform experience and technical requirements of your role. Your new team member can also be trained on your internal workflows where your systems or processes are specific to your business. One coffee-chain client did this when building its Philippines AP and accounting team, aligning offshore staff with its existing systems and U.S. operations.

How do we handle segregation of duties and finance approvals?

We structure access around your existing finance controls. You decide which team members can prepare, review, or approve work, with access and approval rights set around your control environment. Payment authority stays with you. We can also apply confidentiality requirements and optional BYOD or VPN protections where needed.

How does hiring finance talent through 1840 compare with U.S. costs?

The largest savings are typically in transactional roles and savings narrow at senior levels. Most companies can save up to 77%. A bookkeeper in the Philippines ranges from about $5.00 to $8.50 an hour, or roughly $10,400 to $17,680 a year, compared with $43,776 for a U.S. bookkeeper. A staff accountant in Colombia ranges from roughly $22,880 to $24,960 a year, compared with $74,094 for a U.S. Savings ranges reflect typical fully loaded client cost against United States market rates and vary by location and experience level.

Can remote finance teams work our hours, including during month-end?

Yes. We build around the coverage your finance function needs. Philippines teams can support schedules outside standard U.S. hours, while nearshore LATAM markets offer closer overlap with the U.S. business day. That can be especially useful for collections, AR, and month-end work where timing and handoffs matter.

Can 1840 support accounting or financial services firms with multiple clients?

Yes. We have supported professional-services and financial-services firms as well as internal corporate finance teams. One accounting firm used offshore bookkeeping support to increase client capacity, while a Toronto financial-services company built its Philippines accounting function from the ground up with us. The model can work whether your team supports one business or multiple client accounts.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Are Saying

1840 & Company provided us with more transparency into our sales calls at a time when we really needed it. They provided QA tools, improved our value proposition, and sales coaching which greatly improved our customer interactions and sales process.

Casey H

Manger Of Training, Homelight

Although we had several partners with more tenure, it was 1840 & Company that used their analysis team to open up our opportunities with NPS score, resulting in 50%+ improvements.

Danielle R

VP of Client Services, Pentius

The team completes tasks on time and goes above and beyond. I’ve been pleased with everything so far.

Mike M

Owner, Carve Financial

We selected 1840 based on our needs and their ability to source and onboard offshore talent. We were impressed with their clear and concise communication.

Andrew C

VP Finance, Bluestone Lane

They consistently find people that fit the client’s requirements for each position. Moreover, the resources they provide are usually ready to work right away. They’re like a matchmaker for staff; they provide exactly what we’re looking for.

Undisclosed

CEO, Startup Incubator

The team sourced candidates for us from the Philipines to do data verification for our company and now we work with them to do payroll. They moved quickly and provided quality candidates.

Undisclosed

HR Manager, Tech Company

They achieved KPIs, closed B2B sales, and exceeded our sales expectations with monthly growth. The team shows a willingness to adapt and take over additional LOBs and provided efficient management. Great communication and quick, good results.

Undisclosed

Senior Vendor Manager, Ooma

The team sourced candidates for us from the Philipines to do data verification for our company and now we work with them to do payroll. They moved quickly and provided quality candidates.

Undisclosed

HR Manager, Tech Company

Casey H

Manger Of Training, Homelight

Although we had several partners with more tenure, it was 1840 & Company that used their analysis team to open up our opportunities with NPS score, resulting in 50%+ improvements.

Danielle R

VP of Client Services, Pentius

The team completes tasks on time and goes above and beyond. I’ve been pleased with everything so far.

Mike M

Owner, Carve Financial

We selected 1840 based on our needs and their ability to source and onboard offshore talent. We were impressed with their clear and concise communication.

Andrew C

VP Finance, Bluestone Lane

Undisclosed

CEO, Startup Incubator

Undisclosed

Senior Vendor Manager, Ooma

Undisclosed

Senior Vendor Manager, Ooma

The team sourced candidates for us from the Philipines to do data verification for our company and now we work with them to do payroll. They moved quickly and provided quality candidates.

Undisclosed

HR Manager, Tech Company

Undisclosed

CEO, Startup Incubator

We selected 1840 based on our needs and their ability to source and onboard offshore talent. We were impressed with their clear and concise communication.

Andrew C

VP Finance, Bluestone Lane

The team completes tasks on time and goes above and beyond. I’ve been pleased with everything so far.

Mike M

Owner, Carve Financial

Although we had several partners with more tenure, it was 1840 & Company that used their analysis team to open up our opportunities with NPS score, resulting in 50%+ improvements.

Danielle R

VP of Client Services, Pentius

Casey H

Manger Of Training, Homelight

Casey H

Manger Of Training, Homelight

Although we had several partners with more tenure, it was 1840 & Company that used their analysis team to open up our opportunities with NPS score, resulting in 50%+ improvements.

Danielle R

VP of Client Services, Pentius

The team completes tasks on time and goes above and beyond. I’ve been pleased with everything so far.

Mike M

Owner, Carve Financial

We selected 1840 based on our needs and their ability to source and onboard offshore talent. We were impressed with their clear and concise communication.

Andrew C

VP Finance, Bluestone Lane

Undisclosed

CEO, Startup Incubator

The team sourced candidates for us from the Philipines to do data verification for our company and now we work with them to do payroll. They moved quickly and provided quality candidates.

Undisclosed

HR Manager, Tech Company