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Your numbers should help you run the business

You can walk up to a job site and know whether things are on track. Your financials should give you that same level of clarity.

  1. Which jobs are actually making money?

  2. Can you afford to add another crew member before the busy season?

  3. Will that new piece of equipment pay for itself?

Without clear numbers, it’s easy to end up guessing – or carrying every financial detail in your head on top of everything else it takes to run the business.

Kelly Keleher, founder of Sierra Foothill Financial

Kelly Keleher,
Founder of Sierra Foothill Financial

I started my career in accounting, learning the technical side of how businesses operate financially, from keeping accurate books and managing payroll to understanding the systems behind the numbers.

Over the years, I worked across biotech, university payroll, county government, and the restaurant industry. Each experience gave me a different perspective on how money moves through a business.

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Then I became a business owner myself, and my relationship with the numbers changed completely.

When I opened my own restaurant, I experienced firsthand what it’s like to be on the other side of the finances. Sales could look great, but that didn’t necessarily mean there was enough cash for payroll, an upcoming vendor payment, or an unexpected expense.

Suddenly, I wasn’t looking at a P&L because it was my job to make sure it was accurate. I was looking at it because I needed to make a decision.

That changed the way I read financials. I started asking what they meant for the owner: where the money was going, what was about to become a problem and what decision needed to be made that week.

That’s the question I bring to every client now.

The path here

  1. The numbers

    Accounting

    Where I learned the fundamentals.

  2. The systems

    Biotech · Payroll · Government

    How finance works inside large, complex organizations.

  3. The business

    Restaurant operations

    How financial decisions connect to daily operations.

  4. The owner

    My own business

    What those decisions feel like when it’s your payroll.

  5. The perspective

    Sierra Foothill Financial

    Bringing it all together for owners like you.

Job profitability · this month

  • Folsom remodel24.8%
  • Roseville HVAC retrofit18.1%
  • Elk Grove tenant improvement6.2%

Materials creeping up on Elk Grove. Let’s talk. —K

What working together looks like

I keep your books accurate and up to date, then help you understand what the numbers are actually telling you. Together, we look at which jobs are profitable, where costs are creeping up, and what’s changing month to month.

When you’re weighing a bigger bid, another crew member, or a new piece of equipment, you’ll have real numbers behind the decision — not just your bank balance or best guess.

You still make the calls. I make sure you have a clear financial picture when you do, and I’ll flag what needs your attention before it becomes a bigger problem.

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What clients say

“Kelly with Sierra Foothill Financial is amazing to work with! She is professional, timely, and easy to work with - Highly recommend!”
Uriah KaufmanGoogle review

Let’s look at your numbers together.

If you’re not sure what you can afford, which jobs are profitable or whether you’re ready to grow, let’s talk. Bring your questions and we’ll work out where your business stands.

Talk Through Your Numbers