Meet Lauren Smits

Hi, I’m Lauren — the founder of NavaTide Finance. For more than 20 years, I've helped organizations improve financial visibility, strengthen reporting, and make better business decisions. My background spans accounting, audit, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and finance leadership, giving me a unique perspective on both the details and the bigger picture.

I started NavaTide Finance to bring that experience to growing businesses and nonprofits that need more than just bookkeeping. My goal is to provide clear financial information, practical insights, and reliable support so you can spend less time worrying about the numbers and more time focusing on your organization.

Whether you need help keeping your books organized, improving financial reporting, planning for growth, or navigating complex decisions, NavaTide Finance is committed to being a trusted financial partner every step of the way.

How We Help

Here, we Understand Your Needs, learn about your business, goals, and challenges. We Build Financial Clarity, organize your financial information and establish reliable reporting. We help Support Better Decisions, provide insights and guidance to help you move forward confidently.

Engagements Are Customized

Every organization's needs are different. We offer services ranging from monthly bookkeeping support to fractional finance leadership. Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and receive a customized proposal.