Professional athlete bookkeeping and accounting for every season
Professional athletes have unique financial needs that go far beyond standard bookkeeping. From managing income that may vary season to season to planning for life after sports, staying on top of finances requires specialized expertise. Our bookkeeping and accounting services for professional athletes in Ohio—and nationwide—are designed to help you keep your earnings organized, your obligations met, and your future secure.
Who We Serve
Active pros, newly drafted players, and veterans manage complex income streams that span salaries, bonuses, incentives, per diems, and endorsements.
Perfect Balance CPA delivers professional athlete bookkeeping with clear reporting and day-to-day execution, so you always know where your finances stand. We also partner with agents, business managers, and family offices that want a CPA-run back office without adding headcount.
Why athletes need specialized bookkeeping
Game schedules, road trips, and appearance commitments create unique financial patterns. Multi-state and city travel can trigger jock tax exposure; endorsements and NIL-style revenue often arrive as 1099 income; short career windows demand tight planning. Our team builds a practical system around your reality—tracking income types, mapping expenses correctly, and keeping your books audit-ready while you focus on performance.
Core Services for Professional Athletes
We run a disciplined monthly close tailored to the way athletes earn and spend. That includes categorizing appearance fees and royalties, reconciling travel reimbursements, and preparing statements that lenders and advisors respect. If your books need attention before camp or free agency, we perform a focused cleanup, then move you into a cadence that protects momentum. Many clients rely on
monthly bookkeeping for consistency, streamlined
bill pay for life logistics, and forward-looking
cash flow forecasts to plan for off-season and post-career moves.
Advanced Support and Coordination
We coordinate multi-state allocations and travel-day tracking with your tax preparer, align budgets to variable income and bonus timelines, and prepare documents for mortgages, insurance, or lending. If you operate a loan-out company or multiple LLCs—for brand deals, real estate, or foundations—we maintain entity-level books with controller oversight and consolidated reporting for your advisors.
Training or Playing in Ohio Brings its Own Calendar
We understand schedules around Nationwide Arena, Lower.com Field, and OSU facilities, and we manage recurring travel to Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, and East Coast markets. Our delivery is virtual and secure, so your financial operations move with you—home and away—without gaps in service.
CPA-Run Team With Long-Tenured Staff and Year-Round Availability
We focus on bookkeeping and controller oversight while collaborating with your tax CPA, agent, attorney, and wealth advisor.
What makes bookkeeping for professional athletes different?
Athletes often have irregular pay schedules, multiple income sources, and complex tax situations that require specialized tracking and planning.
How do you handle multi-state income for athletes?
We track game days and travel days, classify income by state where needed, and coordinate with your tax CPA to support jock tax filings and documentation.
Do you manage personal bill pay and staff payroll?
Yes. We set approval workflows for household bills, pay vendors, and run payroll for personal staff or contractors with a clear audit trail.
Can you work with my agent, attorney, and wealth advisor?
Absolutely. We act as the operational finance hub, providing timely statements and supporting documents so your advisory team can move quickly.
What systems do you use for travel, per diem, and reimbursements?
We standardize in QuickBooks Online and integrate receipt apps and card feeds. We reconcile per diems and reimbursements monthly for clean records.
Do you set up or manage loan-out companies and multiple LLCs?
We maintain entity books and consolidated reports and coordinate entity setup with your legal and tax professionals.
How fast can you clean up a backlog before free agency or a new contract?
After a diagnostic, we present a fixed scope and timeline based on transaction volume and complexity, then prioritize statements you’ll need for negotiations or lending.
Take Control of Your Financial Game
If you’re ready to have your finances handled with the same precision you bring to your sport, let’s talk. Contact us today to learn how our bookkeeping and accounting services for professional athletes can help you stay organized, compliant, and prepared for the future.