July 10, 2024

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Lorin Port July 10, 2024

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What Our Clients Say

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Lorin and the team she assembled have been exceptional in their expertise, professionalism, and adaptability. They conducted a comprehensive accounting assessment that gave us clarity on our financial operations and identified key areas for improvement.

Their optimization of our NetSuite environment has significantly enhanced our reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. In parallel, they’ve supported our Executive Team in becoming more financially literate during a critical leadership transition to a new CFO and Controller. All of this has been accomplished while ensuring continuity with our lean internal finance team. We couldn’t be more grateful for their partnership.

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman

President of Philadelphia Zoo

We appreciate many things about One Abacus, but the thing that stands out most is their team’s investment in our success. They have gone above and beyond to deeply understand our organization and our financial structure. One Abacus’ outside viewpoint and collaboration have allowed us to create and implement a more effective budgeting and cash forecasting system that will give us a timely, concise picture of our financial performance throughout the fiscal year.

Ingrid M. Nyholm-Lange

Chief Operating Officer of American Swedish Institute

One Abacus has been an incredible partner during a critical time for our team. They quickly mobilized a talented group of professionals who handled everything from day-to-day accounting to audit prep with expertise and ease. They took the time to understand our unique needs and were always responsive—even for last-minute requests.
What truly sets them apart is their professionalism, clear communication, and problem-solving approach. Their support was comprehensive, and they were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. We highly recommend them.

Brenda Simmons

Chief Executive Officer of Institute for Public Strategies

One Abacus stepped in when our organization was overwhelmed, understaffed, and faced with a major restructuring. Their expertise was instrumental as we rebuilt our financial operations from the ground up. We are grateful for the clear, steady guidance that helped set us up for success.

Kelly Ricker

Chief Operating Officer of Global Technology Industry Association

One Abacus delivered exactly the support and expertise our agency needed at a critical time. During a major transition, we were feeling overwhelmed and uncertain—but their team brought calm, clarity, and confidence to the process. Their insights and project management were exceptional, spanning everything from high-level strategy to the most detailed journal entries. They even helped us identify and on board a new audit partner, which was a huge relief during a stressful period. What impressed me most was their ability to adapt—once we moved past the crisis, they seamlessly adjusted their approach to fit our evolving needs. Discovering One Abacus was a turning point, and we’re incredibly grateful for their partnership.

Johnny Nolen

COO & CEO of Sonoma Community Action Network

Lorin has an unmatched breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in nonprofit financial management, coupled with a warm, comfortable, and approachable personality. I’ve referred many very happy clients to Lorin over the years, and will continue to do so, without hesitation!

Steve Doud

Vice President of Sales Jitasa

Lorin Port joined The Grauer School/Grauer Foundation for Education in 2008 when our Finance Committee was attempting to reorganize and upgrade our finance team. Lorin whipped our financial reporting into shape and provided us with the tools necessary to make decisions about our school’s future. Her extraordinary financial intelligence and broad skillset add insight and perspective into critical decisions that make our school a special place for students to thrive and teachers to succeed.