Supporting Strategies | 128 MA
Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping services, controller services and operational support to growing businesses.
128 MA Team
Therese Joslin
Managing Director
[email protected]
Therese co-founded Supporting Strategies | 128, one of the original franchisees to join the network, with Lori Coleman, her long-time friend, in 2015. Therese is a co-owner of four Supporting Strategies franchises. Earlier in her career Therese was a partner in Resilien Worldwide, a global electronics business that had a sales market of over 400 million. More recently, she was a successful development entrepreneur, redeveloping homes in various wetlands and coastal locations.
Therese holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from Salem University. Outside of work, Therese has spent a lot of time volunteering in various communities from her children’s schools to meals on wheels and most recently helping a nonprofit by cooking for the homeless in greater LA.
Lori Coleman
Director of Business Development
(781) 313-8158
[email protected]
Lori is a co-owner of four Supporting Strategies franchises. She enjoys working with her clients to assess their needs and develop processes for improvement. Earlier in her career, she spent over two decades in marketing and sales management with a global technology leader — a background that allows her to appreciate 128’s history as “America’s Technology Highway.”
Lori earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from Providence College. She volunteers with Special Olympics Rhode Island and was previously Treasurer for the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island.
Meet the Team
128 & South Shore, MA ⋅ Providence, RI ⋅ Nassau County, NY
When you partner with Supporting Strategies, you are assigned a support team comprised of both a Financial Operations Manager and a Financial Operations Associate, as well as access to our Support Desk. By partnering with Supporting Strategies, you gain access to years of collective business experience. Our average team member has about 10 years of professional experience. We leverage a work force of highly skilled and professional individuals looking for a flexible career and match them up to companies like yours that don’t need a full-time resource – but that do need competent, on-demand support.
The following team members are dedicated to serving clients of Supporting Strategies | 128, Supporting Strategies | South Shore, Supporting Strategies | Providence, RI and Supporting Strategies | Nassau County.
Dana Cherry, BS, BA
Financial Operations Associate
Few accounting professionals can match the breadth or depth of Dana’s experience. For over two decades, she has performed a variety of roles — ranging from full-time to part-time to contract — across different industries.
Lori Coleman, BS
Director of Business Development
Keeping a focus on “solving problems” has proven a success strategy for Lori and her clients. After receiving her B.S. in Business Marketing from Providence College, she spent the first 20 years of her business development career honing her skills in marketing and sales management roles at a large.
Dottie Drouin, BSBA, CPA
Financial Operations Associate
A versatile financial professional with experience in diverse fields, Dottie is a valuable asset to Supporting Strategies. She is proficient in both general bookkeeping software and industry-specific applications.
AL Fabian, BSBA, CPA
Financial Operations Manager
With 30 years of consulting experience in the private and public sectors, Al excels at improving organizational performance through business strategy, management and technology.
Therese Joslin, BS
Managing Director
Therese earned a BS in from Salem University and Richmond College in London Therese graduated with a BS Business Administration with emphasis International Business and Psychology. She then began work for NECX, a leader in global supply chain of electronic distribution in Peabody, Ma for five years.
Natalie Sacunas
Financial Operations Associate
Natalie has over 12 years of accounting and finance experience in the private sector with IBM. She has worked in intercompany accounting, consolidation accounting and as a financial analyst on U.S. contracts.
Rachelle Sefton, BS, CPA
Financial Operations Associate
Rachelle has almost 20 years of experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. She has been on staff at major accounting firms, including Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and private concerns.
Denise Sheppard, BA
Financial Operations Associate
Denise has eight years experience in the Investment and Commercial Insurance industries in account management/client relation roles. Currently, she is an active volunteer at Circle of Hope, Inc. donating time weekly to help in the day to day operations as well as fundraising as a Grant Writer.
Kerrin Sidibe, BS
Financial Operations Manager
A value-driven finance professional, Kerrin has a strong history leading all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. She has served as a Director of Finance, Controller and Chief Financial Officer and brings a demonstrated record of maximizing business opportunities and consistently achieving corporate financial performance goals.
Jeff Starr
Financial Operations Director
Jeff is a senior finance and sales operations professional with 20 years of diverse experience in settings ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. An innovative leader and problem-solver, he has held key management positions in four publicly-traded technology companies.
Jennifer Timmerberg, BS
Financial Operations Manager
Jenni has over 20 years of accounting operations experience with extensive general ledger emphasis. She has worked in varied business environments including public, corporate and small business accounting and spent 10 years as an accounting consultant for a large healthcare technology company.
Delivering Scalable Bookkeeping and Controller Services in Woburn, Newton, Burlington, Waltham and Canton, MA
Move your business forward with professional bookkeeping and controller services from Supporting Strategies | 128 MA, serving Woburn, Newton, Burlington, Waltham and Canton MA and throughout the 128 loop. By working with Supporting Strategies, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and reduce risk with checks and balances.
Our Managing Director and Director of Business Development each bring a history of leadership in finance, business development, management and marketing. Their wealth of experience anchors our team of highly skilled experts who leverage our proven processes and best-in-class technology to provide bookkeeping and controller services for clients along 128, including Woburn, Newton, Burlington, Waltham and Canton, MA.
Clients come to us with a range of requests, from transactional bookkeeping to full-scale controller services. Our specialties include accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, financial analysis, human resources, payroll support and month-end close.
We tailor our bookkeeping and controller services to your specific situation, and our team-based approach allows us to respond with a high level of customer service.
Controller and Bookkeeping Services in Woburn, Newton, Burlington, Waltham and Canton, MA for Forward Thinkers
Massachusetts sits on the leading edge of progress in the life sciences, biopharmaceuticals and technology, and the businesses of 128 represent continued innovation in those areas and many others. The up-and-coming entrepreneurs of Bentley University in Waltham serve as constant reminders of what it means to strive for success.
Supporting Strategies | 128 MA is the provider of choice for small businesses seeking high-quality, local bookkeeping and controller services on 128. We provide bookkeeping and controller services in Woburn, Newton, Burlington, Waltham, Canton and beyond, enabling clients to focus on improving and growing their businesses.
Ready to learn how you can strengthen your business with bookkeeping and controller services? Schedule your FREE Consultation with Supporting Strategies | 128 MA today.
Supporting Strategies | 128 MA is a member of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce.
Supporting Strategies has been a lifesaver. Their experts allow us the ability to do what we do best while they do everything behind the scenes to maximize our profit. The time and headaches they save us far outweigh the small investment it costs us each month for their amazing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What bookkeeping services do you provide?
A: Supporting Strategies provides a full range of bookkeeping services, including revenue and accounts receivable; expenses and accounts payable; HR and payroll; day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end close; and financials, planning and analysis.
Q: We are looking to replace our onsite bookkeeper and haven’t used an outsourced bookkeeper before. Would it be a difficult transition?
A: Supporting Strategies works with many clients who are new to using outsourced bookkeeping services. Many of our clients previously had a bookkeeper on-site. With outsourced bookkeeping, they benefit from our high-level expertise and efficient processes while saving on office space and employee costs. Plus, Supporting Strategies’ team-based workflow model ensures checks and balances are always in place, minimizing the likelihood of errors.
Q: What is your bookkeeper hourly rate?
A: Supporting Strategies provides right-size bookkeeping and controller services for a range of businesses. Whether you own a startup or an established and growing business, we offer bookkeeping and controller services at a level that works for you. We take a custom approach to bookkeeper hourly rates or pricing packages, depending on the size, needs, and growth goals of each business. Contact us today to learn how outsourced bookkeeping and controller services can help you take your business to the next level.
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