Meet Ella LaChance

Your Accounting Back Office Partner with 15+ years of comprehensive expertise, a passion for helping businesses thrive, and a love for vintage treasures.

Ella LaChance - Professional Accountant
15+
Years Experience
100+
Happy Clients
8
Industries Served
20+
Software Platforms

My Story

For over 15 years, I've been the financial backbone for businesses across industries—from medical practices and construction companies to property management and tech startups. What started as a passion for organizing numbers has evolved into a mission to provide full accounting back office support that actually works.

Through Detroit Girl Friday, I provide comprehensive remote accounting services, handling everything from full-cycle AR/AP to complex multi-state sales tax compliance, payroll, and strategic financial reporting. But I don't just process your transactions—I become invested in your success, offering strategic insights and proactive solutions.

My approach is hands-on and personal. I dive deep into understanding your business, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate clearly about what I see. My goal is to give you the financial clarity and systems you need to focus on growing your business while I handle the money stuff.

Fun Fact!

When I'm not crunching numbers, you'll find me hunting for vintage treasures! I've been collecting vintage items for over 20 years and run an online vintage jewelry shop at dirty30vintage.com. There's something magical about giving beautiful pieces from the past a new life—much like I do with messy books!

Visit Dirty30 Vintage

My Core Values

These principles guide everything I do in my client relationships.

I STEP UP

I won't wait for you to come to me. I will be coming to you with what I see and my thoughts on strategy.

I AM IN IT

I am going to be all up in your business. I will live it and learn it before I even begin to start making changes and suggestions.

I SAY IT

I am never going to be your yes man. If I see something that is impacting your business good or BAD I am going to let you know. In a kind way though, because I mean I'm not a monster.

Skills & Expertise

Comprehensive experience across industries and platforms.

Core Competencies

  • Full Charge Accounting
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • 1099 Vendor Management
  • Tax Exempt Management
  • Payroll Processing + Basic HR
  • Sales Tax Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Clean Up / Set Up / Catch Up

Software Platforms

  • QuickBooks & Xero Certified
  • SAP Business One, Axapta
  • Bill.com, Melio, Ramp
  • Avalara Tax Solutions
  • ADP, Gusto, Trinet
  • Concur, Expensify
  • EDI, Ariba, Coupa
  • RentManager & More

Industries Served

  • Medical & Mental Health
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Property Management
  • Professional Services
  • Tech Companies
  • Legal & Entertainment
  • Automotive Industry
  • Small Business Owners

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you need comprehensive accounting back office support or help cleaning up your financial mess, I'm here to help you succeed.

Detroit Girl Friday

Together we can do great things

Full-service accounting back office support for businesses in the Detroit area and beyond.

ella@detroitgirlfriday.com
Detroit Metro Area, Michigan

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