Meet Kitty Bateman: your partner for clear, stress-free growth.
All of the jobs I've had over the years have been satisfying in their own unique ways, but my time spent bookkeeping always impressed me as particularly soothing, calming and delightfully peaceful. My brain felt clearer, and I slept better. In fact, it was so pronounced that I was drawn to do some research. And what I found made perfect sense.
Entrepreneurial grit and seamless operations.
I have successfully built and managed my own small businesses, from a high-end landscape design firm to a specialized copywriting agency. I’ve written and executed business and marketing strategies, pitched and sold projects, and run field crews while working right alongside them.
What this means for my clients
I speak fluent small business.
I understand the ins and outs of running a small business, wearing all of the hats and being short on time. I'll keep your finances organized and on track so you can focus.
I provide proactive oversight.
Since I've been in your shoes, I can spot red flags, anticipate financial needs and help to find solutions before they become issues.
I help you transition from outdated processes.
I take the chaos out of receipt management and and mileage tracking with easy phone apps connected right to QuickBooks.
High-stakes financial accuracy and unwavering trust.
Whether I was running high monthly accounts payable, executing a capital gains audit on an $18M estate, or building a provenance and valuation tracking system from scratch for a notable $300M contemporary art collection, I have a proven track record for detailed, meticulous management of highly complex projects.My past roles include assisting corporate financial executives to manage 100 companies around the globe, managing home offices for high net-worth families with complex financial needs, and engineering a margin analysis and repricing for over 3,000 inventory products.
What this means for my clients
Audit-level precision.
Whether your business model is beautifully simple or scaling fast, your financials will be handled with meticulous care.
Absolute confidentiality.
I have an established reputation for complete professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness in highly sensitive positions.
Advanced problem solving.
I've been involved in a lot of highly complex projects. I've got you.
Down-to-earth coaching and clarity.
In addition to my financial and business background, I’ve been a lifelong athlete and coach. I’m an active part of our local Moore County equestrian community and have been teaching people to ride since I was 14 years old. I’m also a professional figure skating coach, where I've helped eliminate fear and develop solid skills through detailed focus and discipline.
What it means for my clients
I explain things well.
I’m highly skilled at breaking down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps that make sense to non-accountants.
I'm an active listener.
I know how to ask the right questions, read unique situations, and offer effective, actionable solutions tailored to your specific goals.
I bring a sense of calm.
I am pleasant and easy to work with, and default to “grace under pressure” when things ramp up.
Why I started SWIFT
I love bookkeeping! It's supremely satisfying work that not only feels great mentally, but helps my clients grow their businesses. And it's healthy, too!
Extensive neuroscience and epidemiological research shows that careers centered on precision, structured organization, rule-based logic, and meticulous task completion act as a continuous workout for the brain, reducing risk for dementia, high cognitive reserve, increase neuroplasticity, neural efficiency and a score of other physical benefits.
And here's where the "relaxed and peaceful" part comes in. Closing loops, completing small, structured tasks, and deeply detailed actiities like reconciling own to the penny, all create a calmig chemistry in the body that exudes peace, relaxation and general well-being.
And thus, SWIFT was born, and now I sleep like a baby again.
