Your business, finally growing.
CMA-certified financial management built for contractors, tradespeople, and service businesses in Central Florida. Clean books, real insight, and an advisor who understands your world.
Most accountants don't understand the trades. We do. Every service we offer is designed around the reality of running a crew, managing jobs, and building something real.
High-level financial strategy without the full-time cost. We act as your CFO — helping you make confident decisions, plan for growth, and see exactly where your business stands.
Premium AdvisoryBehind on your books or inherited a mess? We untangle months — even years — of disorganized records and get everything clean, accurate, and actually useful.
One-Time ProjectAccurate, on-time financials every month. We categorize, reconcile, and deliver reports you can read and act on — no jargon, just clarity.
OngoingKnow exactly which jobs make money and which don't. We set up and maintain job costing so you can bid smarter and protect your margins.
Trades SpecialtySeasonal dips, slow-paying clients, big material costs — we help you see what's coming and plan ahead before a crunch becomes a crisis.
AdvisoryNo more year-end scrambles. We keep your books tax-ready all year, coordinate with your CPA, and make sure nothing gets missed at filing time.
Year-RoundMost bookkeepers treat every business the same. We specialize in trades and service businesses because they deserve an advisor who truly gets it.
Set up the way contractors actually use it — not a generic template.
Plan for slow months before they arrive so you're never caught off guard.
You're running a crew. We work around your schedule and respond when it matters.
A Certified Management Accountant with 15+ years and a strategy-first approach.
"I built Hickory Roots because trades businesses deserve more than a generic accountant who's never set foot on a job site. You work hard — your finances should work just as hard for you."
Hickory Roots Financial Solutions is led by Tahira Niles-Parris, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Based in St. Cloud, FL, we serve contractors and service businesses across Lake Nona, Kissimmee, and greater Orlando in person — and virtually nationwide.
We specialize exclusively in trades and service businesses because we believe every contractor deserves a financial partner who truly understands their world — not a generalist who treats every client the same.
Let's Work TogetherPractical financial advice — no jargon, just what you need to make smarter decisions.
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Whether your books need a cleanup, you're ready for ongoing support, or you want a strategic CFO partner — we'd love to connect and see if we're the right fit.
We'll talk through your current situation, what's working, what's not, and what kind of support would make the biggest difference. No hard pitch — just clarity.