Howdy Partners Advisory LLC
Clean Books.
Clear Growth.
Services
Accounting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
From vendor communication to payment oversight, we help keep your cash flow steady and your relationships strong.
Maintenance
We take care of transaction matching, account clean-up, and regular reporting so your books stay up to date.
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Sales & Franchise Tax Filings
We manage monthly or quarterly filings, helping you stay compliant and on schedule.
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Financial Reporting
By using thirteen four-week periods, we provide clear, comparable reporting that gives you a more accurate view of your business performance over time.
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Inventory
Whether you already use inventory software or need help setting up a new system, we’ll ensure everything works seamlessly with your books.
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Bank Reconciliation
We keep your accounts reconciled and current year-round, so you always have a clear picture of your financial position.
Support
Operational Assessment
We take a close look at your current or planned systems to uncover ways to boost efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve profitability.
Restore & Cleanup
No matter the state of your financial records, we can bring your books fully up to date—accurate, organized, and ready for decision-making.
Technology Implementation
From inventory and payroll to recipe costing, invoice capture, and HR systems, we help identify and integrate tools that make your operations smoother and more efficient.
Management Training & Support
We collaborate with your leadership team to set clear goals and equip them with the knowledge and systems they need to hit their targets.
New Business Evaluation
Having supported the launch of dozens of restaurants, we bring practical, hands-on expertise to help new ventures start strong and avoid costly missteps.
Financial Leadership
Operational Review
We take a close look at your business operations to identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.
Prime Cost Evaluation
Every four weeks, we partner with your management team to review key cost drivers, ensuring your spending stays aligned with your goals and industry benchmarks.
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Cash Flow Oversight
We work side by side with ownership to actively manage cash flow—keeping your business stable, agile, and prepared for what’s ahead.​
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In-Depth Financial Evaluations
We dig into your financial data to provide real-time insights and practical recommendations for optimizing profitability and performance.
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On-Demand Financial Assistance
Think of us as your go-to finance team—available to guide you through questions, challenges, or strategic decisions as they arise.
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Best Practice Implementation
From inventory systems and HR templates to tip sheets and operational playbooks, we provide resources and frameworks to strengthen your team and systems.
Introduction
Blair Jones is the Principal and Founder of Howdy Partners Advisory LLC, a reliable and experienced accounting and financial strategy firm based in Austin, Texas. With over a decade of experience in corporate finance, strategic leadership, and small business accounting, Blair helps entrepreneurs and growing companies gain financial clarity and confidence.
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Howdy Partners Advisory LLC specializes in QuickBooks Online setup, monthly bookkeeping, cash flow reporting, tax-ready financials, and Fractional Controller/CFO services. By blending technical expertise with an approachable style, Blair delivers clean books, dependable systems, and trusted financial guidance to support informed decision-making.
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Before launching Howdy Partners, Blair led finance teams at global agencies like WPP’s Subvrsive and Giant Noise, supporting major brands such as Coke, Sprite, Campari, Mondelez, Sanofi, Pepsi, Smirnoff, and H-E-B. She now brings that same strategic insight to small businesses, helping them build strong, sustainable financial foundations.
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Vision and Mission
At Howdy Partners, our mission is to make bookkeeping and small business accounting simple, reliable, and stress-free. We provide expert bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Online setup and support, and fractional controller services to help entrepreneurs stay organized, make informed decisions, and scale with confidence. With friendly service, accurate financials, and modern tools, we partner with growing businesses to bring clarity to their numbers and strategy to their growth.
What Our Clients Say
Their advice was invaluable!