Chris Burt

Chris Burt is a seasoned financial operations leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning bookkeeping, payroll administration, tax and year-end preparation, retail management, and team leadership. As a Partner at Cascadia Management Group, she leads a high-performing team that delivers reliable, accurate, and compliant bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses and organizations across the nonprofit, private, and public sectors.
With a strong foundation in training, systems implementation, and process optimization, Chris is recognized for her ability to streamline back-office operations and align financial practices with organizational goals. Her approach integrates technical precision with strategic foresight, helping clients build scalable and sustainable financial systems.

Her career began in retail, where she spent nearly two decades managing multi-store operations, large teams, and complex inventory and sales environments. This hands-on experience honed her skills in performance management, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency—principles she continues to apply in her financial services work today.
Clients and colleagues alike appreciate her ability to create structure, consistency, and accountability through the smart use of systems and technology. Her talent for uniting people, processes, and platforms makes her a trusted advisor and valued partner to leadership teams and third-party providers alike.

Known for her collaborative style, transparency, and commitment to quality, Chris brings a profit-minded perspective and an unwavering dedication to delivering results. Her leadership ensures that clients’ core financial functions are not only well-managed but also positioned for long-term success.