Girl Scouts of NYPENN Navigate Complex Nonprofit Financial Operations With Hiline

"Hiline customized what our services were for us and what we needed. And it's worked very well for us. It's a comfort to me to know that this company got me when it comes to the finances and that I'm no longer alone."

Julie Dale

CEO

Finances Before

Limited Internal Expertise

Sudden loss of CFO and controller left financial gaps

Complex Legacy Systems

Overly complicated financial platform hindering efficiency

Audit Concerns

Previous audit revealed concerning findings and oversights

Resource Strained

Managing multiple financial platforms without proper integration

Finances With Hiline

Expert Financial Leadership

Access to dedicated CFO services and financial expertise

Streamlined Systems

Simplified processes through QuickBooks implementation

Clean Audits

Successfully navigated complex audit requirements

Resource Optimization

Professional financial management without full-time overhead

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The Challenge

After losing both their CFO and controller within months of each other, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways faced a critical situation managing their complex financial operations. With a previous audit revealing concerning findings, they needed immediate solutions.

Their existing financial technology – none of which integrated with each other – were also particularly complex, requiring coordination of multiple platforms to track cookie sales, camp registrations, fundraising, and thousands of individual troop bank accounts. For CEO Julie Dale, who isn't an accountant by training, this sudden loss of financial expertise left her in a vulnerable position.

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The Solution

Hiline set the Girl Scouts of NYPENN up with comprehensive financial management solution that addressed both immediate concerns and long-term stability. The Hiline team quickly got to know the unique complexities of Girl Scouts' operations, including their seasonal revenue patterns and multiple financial platforms.

Here's what Hiline set in motion:

1. Financial System Overhaul

Simplified operations by implementing QuickBooks as the Girl Scouts’ main financial platform
Better integration with multiple revenue streams
More accurate budget-to-actual reporting that reflected their true financial patterns instead of oversimplified monthly averages

2. Audit Support

Conducted thorough forensic accounting to identify and fix past issues that previous auditors had missed
Put a new compliance processes in place
Provided hands-on guidance throughout the audit process, resulting in a dramatically improved experience

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3. Dedicated Expert Support ‍

Set up regular communication between Hiline and Girl Scouts staff through multiple weekly check-ins
Provided access to a broader network of financial expertise when needed
Connected the organization with new auditors and other essential financial resources in the community

The Results

Working with Hiline transformed the Girl Scouts of NYPENN’s financial operations, resulting in a complete financial turnaround. Where they once struggled with complex systems and compliance issues, they now had streamlined processes and expert oversight.

Key improvements included:

Financial clarity and confidence leadership needed to focus on their mission
Streamlined monthly reporting delivered by the 15th of each month
Successful completion of recent audit within one month
More accurate financial tracking and forecasting
Peace of mind through reliable expert support

How Hiline Can Support Your Nonprofit

If you're a nonprofit organization struggling with complex financial operations or seeking professional financial expertise without the overhead of full-time staff, Hiline offers tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Our team understands the unique challenges of nonprofit financial management and can help streamline your operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Contact us today to learn how we can support your organization's financial success.