Ensuring Financial Clarity, Compliance, and Strategic Growth

Committed to Responsiveness and Financial Clarity.

Providing CFO services to tribally owned and chartered corporations, cooperatives, family-owned businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations—ensuring financial clarity, compliance, and strategic growth.

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Expert Financial Leadership
for Sustainable Growth

Navigating complex financial landscapes requires expertise, strategy, and a clear plan for the future. We provide fractional CFO services tailored to organizations like yours—ensuring compliance, optimizing financial operations, and fostering long-term success.

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About Us

Darlene Burden is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience providing high-level financial leadership, grant management expertise, and regulatory compliance oversight to nonprofit organizations, Tribal government entities, and mission-driven businesses. As a trusted fractional CFO, Darlene Burden specializes in aligning financial operations with strategic goals, optimizing internal controls, and ensuring accountability in complex funding environments.

With a deep understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200…

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How We Help

Expert financial guidance to ensure stability, compliance, and long-term success.

Financial Reporting &
Accounting

We ensure your financials are accurate, organized, and easy to understand—helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

Compliance & Regulatory
Support

Navigating financial regulations can be overwhelming. We help keep your business compliant with industry standards and reporting requirements.

Business Advisory &
Training

We don’t just manage your numbers—we empower your team and provide insights that help your business thrive.

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Testimonials

Stories of trust and success from those who relied on our financial expertise.

  • “We’ve worked with Darlene Burden, CPA, for several years on complex water utility and energy infrastructure projects, and her expertise has been invaluable. Her deep understanding of regulatory compliance, cost allocation, and funding requirements—especially across state and federal programs—has helped us stay audit-ready and financially sound. Darlene brings not only technical accounting knowledge but also strategic insight that has strengthened our financial planning and long-term sustainability. We highly recommend Darlene Burden, CPA, to any organization navigating the financial challenges of utility and energy projects.”
    – Selwyn Sekaquaptewa, Hopi Utilities Corporation
  • “It is a privilege to work with Darlene, whose extensive knowledge of accounting, Tribal government operations, and Tribal culture makes her an invaluable asset to our organization. As one of only nine Tribal telephone companies in the United States, we face unique financial and regulatory challenges. Darlene’s expertise in budget development, finances, Tribal Grants, regulatory filings, and audit preparation has consistently ensured our compliance and contributed to the ongoing financial strength of our organization. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of Tribal enterprises make her a trusted and highly respected advisor for Warm Springs Telecom.”
    – Tim York, General Manager
  • “Darlene Burden, CPA, has been a trusted advisor to our Tribal broadband and telecommunications initiatives. Her deep expertise in navigating and securing federal funding—particularly the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program and the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) telecommunications loan program—has been instrumental in advancing our infrastructure projects. Darlene brings a nuanced understanding of FCC compliance, Tribal financial reporting, and grant/loan administration that is both technically sound and culturally respectful. Thanks to her guidance, we’ve expanded reliable, affordable broadband across our community while maintaining strong financial oversight. We highly recommend Darlene to any Tribal entity pursuing meaningful broadband development.”
    – Godfrey Enjady, General Manager, Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc.

Our Location

We provide fractional CFO services, grant management, compliance oversight, and CPA advisory services across multiple jurisdictions, with deep familiarity in state-specific regulations and reporting requirements. Our experience includes success in Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Montana! Whether your organization operates in one state or across several, we bring proven insight into navigating both federal and state-level expectations.