Accuracy
Every return, reconciliation, and report is reviewed twice before it reaches you. Numbers you can take to the bank.
The Firm Behind Your Numbers
Alder & Finch is a Portland accounting firm founded in 2008. We pair tidy books and early filings with plain answers, so every decision you make starts from solid ground.
From Two Desks To A Full Service Firm
Alder & Finch opened in Portland in 2008 with two desks, one filing cabinet, and a simple belief: small businesses deserve accounting that is accurate, unhurried, and easy to understand.
Eighteen years later the team has grown and the tools have changed, but the belief has not. We keep your books clean, your filings early, and your questions answered by the same senior people every year.
- 2008Miriam Alder and Desmond Finch open a two desk office in downtown Portland.
- 2014Payroll and client accounting join the practice as the team grows to eight.
- 2021CFO advisory becomes a core service for owner led companies across Oregon.
The Standards We Keep
Values only count when they hold up under a deadline. These four have carried every engagement since the firm opened its doors.
Candor
We tell you what the numbers say, even when the news is hard. Clear answers beat comfortable ones.
Responsiveness
Questions get answers within one business day, in tax season and out of it. No waiting weeks for a callback.
Stewardship
We treat your business as a long term relationship, not a billable file. Our advice looks past the current quarter.
The People On Your File
Four senior practitioners, one standard: the person who signs your engagement letter is the person who does the work.
Miriam Alder, CPA
Managing Partner
Founded the firm in 2008. Leads CFO advisory and keeps every engagement honest about where the business really stands.
Desmond Finch, CPA
Partner, Tax
Co-founder. Plans ahead of every filing season so tax time is a review, never a scramble.
Priya Raman, CPA
Director, Client Accounting
Runs monthly close for every client. If your books are clean on the first of the month, thank Priya.
Caleb Ortiz, EA
Senior Advisor, Payroll & Compliance
Keeps payroll accurate and filings compliant across every state our clients hire in.
Ready To Meet The Team?
Thirty minutes with a partner. No cost, no pressure, and a clear read on where your books stand.