The IBOS Mission

To liberate small business owners from the tyranny of dangerously bad books and inadequate data security by making it easy and affordable to outsource both.

To democratize access to the kind of big firm financial and IT advice that’s typically out of reach for small businesses, so owners can fix what’s not working and capitalize on what is.

What Distinguishes Us

We’re a team of best-in-class back-office professionals who listen deeply and act as true partners in your success.

Fully Customized & Scalable Support

No two businesses are alike. We build tailored service packages (or a la carte options) that grow with you—giving you exactly the help you need today and tomorrow.

Always Accessible

Accounting team available M–F, 9–5 CT for consultations and planning. Technical support is true 24/7 for urgent issues—delivering reliable, round-the-clock peace of mind.

Entrepreneur-Minded & Certified

We’re hardworking entrepreneurs just like you—proudly certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

Cutting-Edge, Secure Technology

Our operations run on fully automated, cloud-based systems—delivering the safest, most advanced tools to protect and streamline your business.

Trusted Advisors with Big-Picture Insight

With MBA-level perspective, we demystify finances, explain implications before big decisions (hiring? tech upgrades? going paperless?), and help you grow more creatively.

Community-Focused Network

We believe in supporting business owners through ups and downs—and our extraordinary extended network of top professionals is ready to serve you with referrals whenever needed.

Ready For A Change?

Book a meeting with us and discover flexible, predictable, scalable service.

Of course, there’s always a backstory…

Virginia McGann, Founder & CEO

Virginia McGann has plenty of experience filling in a lot of blanks for business owners. She is blessed with the rare combination of Front Office Smarts and Back Office Chops. And she’s the grateful recipient of the trust and confidence of the C-suite folks who elevated her to unlikely positions at regular intervals during her career. Virginia takes nothing for granted and pays it forward every day.

A lifelong Chicagoan, she’s a restless problem solver, always reaching for a better solution that will save her clients time and money. She wants it all for her clients, helping them profitably bring their operations into alignment with their mission. They often credit her with their longevity.

Virginia holds an MBA in Finance and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Her firm, IBOS, is WBE and DBE certified.

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A few career highlights…

  • Operations Manager for a public tv station – WYCC in Chicago.

  • Co-Founder + General Contractor of a construction firm with clients like the Adler Planetarium

  • Manager of Building + Construction for City Colleges of Chicago

  • Fiscal Coordinator for Grant Funding for City Colleges of Chicago

Helping SMB Since

2014

Virginia has been helping small to medium businesses reach their fullest potential for decades.