Senior Examiner
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
2001-2005 / 2011-2017
Lesson learned I spotted hidden risk in bank portfolios and assessed controls.
What it means for you Your books stay airtight and audit-ready.
Hi, I'm Christopher Wilson, your one-on-one bookkeeper.
Your partner in profits, time, and peace of mind.
Christopher Wilson Founder and Bookkeeper Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Why I do what I do
I launched Cilson Bookkeeping after hearing too many owners say, "I'm drowning in numbers." I believe small businesses deserve board-level insight, without having to hire a board. So I turned 20+ years of finance, audit, and hands-on ownership into one promise. I'll treat your books with the same care I once gave billion-dollar balance sheets. Only now my focus is on you.
My story in three short chapters
Owner, WineStyles of Woodbury
Boutique Wine Store
2006-2010
Lesson learned I juggled inventory, payroll, and marketing, with my own money on the line.
What it means for you I get the day-to-day grind and design solutions that save you hours.
Senior Financial Analyst
Target Corp & U.S. Bank
1998-2001 / 2005-2006
Lesson learned I turned raw data into million-dollar growth plans.
What it means for you I translate your numbers into plain-English strategy.
Read more of the story in Two Years of Trust: From Fed Examiner to Solo Bookkeeper.
Fast facts & credentials
- Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor: I keep up so you don't have to.
- BBA in Finance, Investment and Banking, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
- Two-time business owner: retail wine shop and now Cilson Bookkeeping.
- Serve nationwide from my home base in Littleton, CO: 100% remote, 100% personal.
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Christopher Wilson, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
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My values
- Clarity over jargon: Plain talk beats fancy finance words.
- Partnership over paperwork: I'll advise, not just reconcile.
- Life outside work: Books tidy by 5 pm means dinner on time, for you and me.
- Continuous improvement: If a new app shaves five minutes, I'm already testing it.
Fun facts
- Former wine-store owner: I can pair a Pinot with your profit report.
- Motorbike enthusiast: Open roads on Sunday, open books on Monday.
- I've survived 30+ Minnesota winters and Colorado's hail season. Nothing in your books will scare me.
Now tell me about you.
You have just read three chapters about my work. A call is where I hear about yours, where your books stand today, what has been getting away from you, and what you actually want handled.
Book a free 20-minute call
One call, and you will know whether working together makes sense.
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