Clear numbers. Thoughtful guidance. Better decisions.
Your Trusted Partner for Financial Clarity and Confident Decisions
Meet the Team Behind Your Financial Clarity
Based in the Seattle area, we do more than keep your books in order. We help you understand what your numbers are telling you and what to do next.
We believe in building real relationships with our clients, not just checking boxes each month. You have a team that knows your business, keeps things on track, and is there when you need a second set of eyes or someone to talk things through.
We are not just here to record the past. We are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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I’m Christy Gibson, founder and CEO of Gibson Bookkeeping & Advisory.
I started this business because I wanted to raise a family while continuing to grow my career. In those early years, I was trying to find a way to make both work. That experience shaped everything I built.
I saw that many business owners were feeling the same way. Pulled in different directions, trying to keep everything moving, and carrying more than they should.
Our original tagline was “Balancing Books, Balancing Lives,” and it reflected that season well.
Over time, our work evolved alongside our clients. What we realized was this. They did not just need help keeping their books up to date. They needed someone who could help them understand their numbers and use them to make better decisions.
That insight changed the direction of our business.
Today, our focus is simple. We turn messy financials into meaningful insight.
We partner with service-based businesses throughout the greater Seattle area. Our clients are experts in what they do, but they did not start their businesses to manage finances. They want clarity, consistency, and someone they trust to help them stay on track and think through what comes next.
We meet them where they are and grow with them, providing bookkeeping and advisory support that fits their stage and goals.
We have also built a team that reflects these same values. Many of our team members are raising families while building meaningful careers. Flexibility, trust, and doing work that matters are not just ideas here. They are part of how we operate every day.
I started this business to create a better way to work and live. That is still the foundation of everything we do.
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Client Advisory Manager
Heike grew up in Germany and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1999. She has three great kids, two dogs, a horse, and what she swears is the cutest cat ever. When she’s not working, she enjoys skiing, riding Dressage, and pushing herself with new challenges.
With a lifelong career in the financial industry, Heike joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2016. Her attention to detail, deep QuickBooks knowledge, and high standards make her a trusted and valued member of the team.
Just for Fun:
If you weren’t working in bookkeeping, what would your dream job be?
Police officerWhat’s one app on your phone you can’t live without?
PaprikaFavorite Quote:
“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”
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Client Advisory Manager
Jamie is a Seattle native with a love for language, learning, and all things food. She studied Spanish at the University of Guadalajara and earned her TEFL certificate in Barcelona before graduating from Western Washington University with a Liberal Arts degree and a minor in Spanish.
She joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2017 and brings a great mix of precision, warmth, and personality to the team.
Just for Fun:
What’s your favorite TV show to binge or rewatch?
Top Chef is my favorite series to watch. Friends and The Big Bang Theory are my go-to reruns.What are your favorite dishes to cook?
Lasagna and Five Cheese Marinara sauce with tortellini.Favorite Quote:
“Being a little weird is just a natural side effect of being awesome!”
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Founder and CEO
Christy is a Northwest native with a love for fresh air, old houses, and a good challenge. She’s married to a fantastic guy and has three awesome adult kids. Most mornings start with a gym session or a long walk. She also enjoys mountain biking, skiing, yoga, and working on her 1923 home.
She earned her Business Administration degree from Western Washington University, has been certified through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and is a Diamond-level QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Christy founded Gibson Bookkeeping in 2005 with a mission to bring clarity, structure, and strategy to small business finances.
Just for Fun:
Are you a morning person, night owl, or somewhere in between?
I’m a solid mid-morning person.Podcasts or playlists?
Podcasts all the way.Favorite Quote:
"People do not rise to the level of their ambitions, but fall to the level of their systems."
What It Looks Like to Work Together
We take the time to understand your business before jumping in. This process helps us meet you where you are, identify what needs attention, and make sure you have the right level of support moving forward.
We’re intentional about who we work with so we can build strong, lasting partnerships and provide the level of support our clients expect.
1. Understanding Your Goals
We start with a short conversation to learn about your business, what’s working, and where you want to go. This helps us determine if we are a good fit and what the next step should look like.
2. Assessing Where You Are Now
Next, we take a closer look at your books. We identify what is working, what needs attention, and what is possible moving forward. Then we walk you through what we find and outline a clear path to get everything on track.
3. Moving Forward with Confidence
From there, we clean up your books and place you in the right service level. Over the first 90 days, we make sure everything is working as it should and adjust if needed.
Once you are set up, you have ongoing support, clear financials, and a partner who helps you stay on track and think through what comes next.
By the end of this process, you will have clear financials, a plan moving forward, and someone in your corner.