GnarlyBooks… Powered by Canada’s Bookkeeping Firm of the Year
Gnarly: gnarl·y /ˈnärlē/ Gnarly is when you’ve gone beyond radical, beyond extreme, it’s all out danger, and/or perfection, and/or skill, or all of that combined.
Meet your Gnarly Team
We've all got a bit of Gnarly in us. If you and your team are committed to being the best in your biz but can rock casual Fridays like no other, then you'll be glad to know we do too...here's our Gnarly crew members who are ready to ride the wave with you.

Nominee for Practice Ignition's Top 50 Women In Accounting. Fitness enthusiast, sci-fi-ist, and animal lover…a rare trifecta that takes customer care to the next level.
Tara Walsh BSc.Agr, MSc
Director of Sales & Onboarding
AKA TDubz

Gnarly aim on the range. Would spoil Eastwood’s day in a draw. Bookkeeping at its absolute finest, with a Business Tax specialty on top.
Melissa Wilson CPB
Director of Bookkeeping
- Accounting Diploma
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper - IPBC
AKA Wilson!!!

20 years+ experience in Client Services, Operations & Project Management. Passionate Advocate of Healthy Eating and Daily Exercise. But still searching the world for the perfect cup of tea.
Crystal Smith MBA, CSC, BScH.
Director of Operations
- Bachelor of Science & MBA Grad
AKA Crystal-Clear

When she isn’t deep in financial statements and doing tax planning, Yi enjoys reading and playing the piano and occasionally reading about playing the piano. Having worked for Mercedes Benz, she has an interest in fine cars and fine wine….the good life.
Yi Zhang CPA, ACCA, MSc in Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
- Masters Degree in Finance
AKA Secret Agent YZ

Peter is licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in production, quality, engineering, finance, human resources, administration, product development and IT
Peter Khan MBA, P.Eng.
SRED expert
AKA Pete

Paul is a marketing and sales guy with 20 years’ experience working with Fortune 100s and is interested in providing accounts with top class service. He is fond of sports and coaches his kid’s teams. Go Raptors!
Paul Maingi MBA
Treasurer
AKA Pauli D

Aspiring CPA with over 5 years of Full Cycle Accounting, Tax, and Payroll experience. When she isn't working, she's spending quality time with Friends, and Family.
Itohan Okoebor B.Comm
Payroll Specialist
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)
AKA I.T

Always counting sleeps till the next travel destination. Nobody prepares and serves up a better set of books.
Tanya Batchelor
Bookkeeper
- Tier 3 Candidate – Certified Professional Bookkeeper – IPBC
- 25 Year Bookkeeping Veteran
AKA The Numberista

Part-time student George Brown accounting program. Ashley loves cats and crochets in her spare time. Recently crocheted a cat that she has named Sylvester.
Ashley Cadman
Bookkeeper
AKA Thread Head

Little is known, but the actual person that the character was developed around now applies his supernatural powers to bookkeeping – gnarly!
Brandon Privatt
Bookkeeper
- Business Accounting – Advanced Diploma
AKA Bran Stark

Enjoys cheering on her beloved Toronto Blue Jays, spending time on the shores of Georgian Bay, and playing chauffeur to her three boys.
Catherine Greenwood-Grabas BA
Bookkeeper

Isabelle is bilingual and proficient in French. When away from work, she enjoys skiing and making crepes, but not at the same time.
Isabelle Young B.Comm
Bookkeeper
AKA Shredding Pow

With 30 years of bookkeeping experience, Ann has a head for numbers. But her heart is for her sons … who tower over her. Ann is a cool cat that likes to chill out with a good book and some smooth tunes.
Ann Boll
Bookkeeper
- Honours diploma with the Toronto School of Business in the Accounting Program
AKA Ann B Cool

Debbie has over 25 years experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Controllership roles. Nothing makes Debbie happier than cuddling her precious granddaughter Lyla.
Debra Board
Bookkeeper
AKA Debbie

Jodi has nineteen years of administrative and nine years of progressive bookkeeping experience which enables Jodi to keep businesses organized and on track with their finances to achieve their goals. A passion for fitness and living a healthy lifestyle gives her the energy to tackle any challenge life or business might throw her way!
Jodi
Bookkeeper
AKA Joe-Dee

Lalita's passion is customer service with over 20 years of experience!
Lalita
Bookkeeper
AKA La-Lita

Gnarly Charl(ie)(ey) represents who each of us is here at GnarlyBooks. Charl(ie)(ey) is drive, will-power, integrity, passion, confidence, and connection. At work. At home. Sound like someone you know too?
Gnarly Charl(ie)(ey)
A Bit of All of Us
- Life Guru
At GnarlyBooks, we’re real people who work with businesses owned by real people. We hire people across Canada who are really really good at what they do, and truly love doing (and growing in) what they do. If it sounds like we’re talking about you, that’s Gnarly, email us at [email protected]
Future Gnarly Team Member
- Is this you? Gnarly! Reachout to us at [email protected]
You’re working with the best in the biz...
Canada's Bookkeeping Firm of the Year
2017 - IPBC
Top 10 Influencer in the Canadian Bookkeeping World
2018 - Intuit/K2E Canada Inc Firm of the Future
Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year
2018 - Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Awards Nominee – Business of the Year (M&A)
2019 - Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Finalist in the Inspire Recognition Program - Bookkeepers in Public Practice
2018 - Alan Salmon & Associates Inc. in association with Intuit
Top 50 Cloud Accountant
2018 - Hubdoc
Affiliations, Certifications, and Memberships
I am so impressed by the extreme high level of customer service that GnarlyBooks has provided me. I will be forever grateful! I look forward to growing my company with GnarlyBooks, I wouldn't be where I am today without them!