Who I Am
I'm Donovan Watts, a developer and bookkeeper based in Littleton. I run Ground Control Bookkeeping - a small practice serving about 10 QBO clients across legal, retail, and services - and I also build automation tools for bookkeepers.
That combination matters. I approach the work like someone who has thought hard about what clean books actually look like - consistent categorization, reconciled accounts, organized enough that a CPA can open the file and get to work without spending two hours cleaning up first.
I partner with a handful of CPAs in the Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lakewood, Englewood, and Denver area. Simple arrangement: they send me clients who need clean books, I handle the QBO side, and I refer back when someone in my world needs a CPA.
No reciprocity asks upfront, no complicated agreement. If it fits, it fits.
The Partnership
I don't ask for a referral agreement or expect anything in return upfront. If the fit is right, I refer back when someone in my world needs a CPA. But I'm not asking you to commit to anything.
Reconciled accounts, consistent categorization, payroll verified, 1099 vendors tracked. Your clients' files are organized before they land on your desk - not the morning of.
I do bookkeeping. Not tax prep, not payroll processing, not financial advising. When those come up, I send clients back to you. Clear scope, no overlap.
Common Questions
We already have a bookkeeper we refer clients to.
Good - I'm not looking to replace anyone. But if you ever have overflow, or a client whose situation doesn't fit your current person, I'd like to be an option you can keep on file.
How do I know the books will be done right?
I deliver clean reconciliations, consistent categorization, and properly formatted financials every month. If something looks off, I'll flag it before it becomes your problem. I also build bookkeeping automation tools - so I've thought carefully about what 'done right' means.
What do you charge?
Packages start around $300 for a straightforward small business - one checking account, one credit card, simple books. I quote based on the client's volume and complexity once I understand the scope.
What kinds of clients are a good fit?
Small businesses with 1-2 employees, simple account structure, consistent revenue. Service-based, trades, or online retail. QBO users, or willing to switch. If the client showed up with a year of uncategorized transactions, that's the kind of cleanup I do.
Get in Touch
If you have clients in the Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lakewood, Englewood, or Denver area who need clean books, let's talk. A quick intro call is enough to find out if there's a fit.