Green Shade CPA

Green Shade CPA is a modern accounting firm based in Greenville, South Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners reclaim time and achieve financial clarity. Founded by John Gabbard, a CPA with experience at both Big 4 firms and as a CFO at growth-stage companies, the firm combines professional accounting expertise with a practical business-owner mindset. Green Shade provides comprehensive bookkeeping, monthly accounting and financial reporting with analysis, tax compliance combined with strategic planning, payroll and payroll tax services, IRS correspondence and tax resolution support, and fractional CFO services. The firm offers three service packages: Launch for business formation and setup, In-Flight for established businesses seeking to maintain and optimize operations, and Acceleration for owners pursuing expansion and growth. The team includes CPAs and Enrolled Agents with diverse industry expertise and long-standing experience providing tax and accounting services. Green Shade emphasizes personalized service, proactive financial advisory, and actionable insights to help small business owners improve cash flow, reduce tax burdens, and plan for sustainable growth.