About us
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Southbrook Accounting was founded by Nathan Helder, the former owner & CEO of Gelderman Landscape Services and President of True Helm, alongside his trusted business partner, Jordan Hoek, CPA, CA.
Southbrook Accounting provides the solution to many of these constraints - customized, flexible, and fully managed accounting services and strategic financial advice.
Nathan and Jordan created Southbrook Accounting to fill a gap in the marketplace, serving customers in the trades sectors, who they understand so well. They know firsthand the number of hats these business owners wear and the constraints and pressures they face each day.
Great work starts with a great team
Nathan Helder
Co-founder & President
Nathan Helder is a passionate business leader with a deep commitment to finance, company culture, and business growth. As the former third-generation owner and CEO of Gelderman Landscape Services, Nathan successfully led the company through decades of growth before selling it in June 2024. His leadership left a lasting impact, and he remains proud of the company’s 70-year legacy.
Nathan continues to channel his experience into helping business owners thrive. In 2014, he founded True Helm, offering customized management solutions to business owners who feel frustrated or uncertain about their company’s financial direction.
Recognizing a gap in the marketplace, Nathan launched Southbrook Accounting Services in 2020. This national firm provides bookkeeping, accounting, and tax solutions for early-stage and high-growth companies in the Construction and Landscaping sectors.
With a team that truly cares, Southbrook Accounting takes the stress out of financial management—delivering flexible, fully managed solutions tailored to each client. In 2025, Nathan is putting extra energy into growing the firm, ensuring more business owners gain the financial clarity they need to succeed.
Nathan also has ownership in Arizona Outdoor Solutions, an irrigation and water management company committed to sustainability.
Beyond business, Nathan believes in giving back. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors for EduDeo Ministries, helping to create lasting change in communities worldwide.
Nathan is married to Michelle and is a dedicated father to their two wonderful children. He values faith, family, and fostering meaningful connections—both in business and in life.
Jordan Hoek, CPA, CA
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Jordan earned his CA designation working in public practice and then moved into a controller role in management at several construction and manufacturing companies.
Southbrook Accounting was formed to be a partner to service-based businesses. Southbrook handles the technical accounting requirements, allowing clients to focus on what they do best, growing their business. Jordan enjoys working with clients and the rest of the team to put great systems in place and to help clients sustainably grow.
Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, DIY'ing anything he can, reading, travelling, hiking, camping, biking and other outdoor activities.
Natalie Marsh, CPA
Client Accounting Services
A Chartered Professional Accountant who earned her designation as a milestone second career achievement, Natalie brings over 15 years of diverse experience across public health, private industry, and municipal finance. Her expertise spans budgeting, variance analysis, financial planning, and process improvement, with a specific focus on the operational needs of the contracting sector.
Known for her collaborative approach, Natalie values building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and the teams she supports, and thrives in roles where connection and communication are central. She is passionate about helping business owners bridge the gap between their daily operations and their long-term financial health.
Outside of work, Natalie is a dedicated early riser who starts each day with a 5 a.m. workout. She loves being outdoors, whether golfing, taking long walks, or heading out for a jog to reset and recharge. A passionate traveler, she is always looking forward to her next adventure, but her greatest joy is time spent with her two young adult children and their close circle of friends.
Alida Spanninga
Operations Coordinator
Gloria Albert, PCP
Senior Accountant
Gloria Albert is an Accountant and Payroll Administrator at Southbrook Accounting.
Gloria earned her degree in Accounting from Redeemer University and has a certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP). She brings excellent accounting and payroll experience to Southbrook, having worked and supported businesses in construction and other industries.
At Southbrook Accounting, Gloria appreciates their people-first approach. She enjoys working for a modern, forward-thinking accounting company that goes above and beyond with its services.
Outside of work, Gloria enjoys camping, swimming, baking, and spending time with her husband and pets.
Josh Lienhart, CPA
Senior Accountant
Josh is a Senior Accountant at Southbrook Accounting and earned his CPA designation in March 2024. With over eight combined years of accounting experience in compliance and tax, Josh has experience supporting small, and family-run companies across a wide range of industries in Canada and the USA.
Josh enjoys taking a practical, client-focused approach and enjoys helping business owners feel comfortable and confident with their financial information. Josh is passionate about building strong, long-term client relationships and supporting businesses as they grow.
Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, reading, and cheering on the Detroit Lions and San Jose Sharks.
Benjamin Gordon
Accountant
Benjamin Gordon is a Senior bookkeeper at Southbrook Accounting and currently lives in Hague, SK.
Benjamin earned his accounting diploma at Saskatoon Business College and has worked in accounting firms furthering his knowledge and understanding of the industry for the last seven years. His focus is on good bookkeeping practice and making sure that the client has a well organized and easy-to-understand file.
Benjamin has always strived for top-level bookkeeping and he loves the attention to detail and the high level of organization that Southbrook achieves.
Benjamin enjoys a number of activities besides crunching numbers. He loves playing soccer when he's not healing from an injury as well as many other outdoor activities such as snowboarding, camping, fishing, and kayaking.
Martha Solis
Accountant
Martha was born and raised in Guatemala City and moved to Canada in Dec 2010. She has a Bookkeeping Certificate from Fanshawe College and graduated from Universidad Francisco Marroquin with a Bachelor of Accounting.
Martha has over 20 years of experience in the field of accounting and finance, extensive background in all facets of full life cycle accounting and finance, including bookkeeping, budgeting, accounts receivable/payable, taxation, and payroll.
Martha is fluent in Spanish and enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Olivia Adeoye
Accountant
Olivia Adeoye is an Accountant with over five years of experience in public accounting and financial management. She specializes in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and cloud-based accounting solutions, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.
Throughout her career, Olivia has worked with organizations including Entreflow Consulting Group, Viridian Family Office, Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, and CIBC, gaining extensive experience across both public and private sectors. She is known for her strong client relationships, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Olivia is a QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor and Xero Certified Advisor and is currently pursuing her U.S. CPA designation. At Southbrook Accounting, she is passionate about delivering exceptional client service and helping business owners achieve financial clarity and long-term success.
Mustafa Merchant, CA
Accountant
Mustafa is proficient with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, and more. He enjoys helping clients streamline their finances and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Outside of work, Mustafa enjoys exploring new cuisines, following cricket, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Don Wettlaufer, CPA, CGA
Accountant
Nicole Teeter
QBO Specialist
Nicole Teeter brings more than 25 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience to the Southbrook team, with deep expertise in construction, industrial and service-based businesses. She specializes in full-cycle accounting, job costing, financial reporting and building clean, reliable financial systems that help business owners make confident decisions.
Highly skilled in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage and integrated job-costing tools, Nicole loves transforming messy files into clear, structured and efficient workflows. Her background includes controller-level leadership, multi-entity management and supporting owners with practical and actionable financial insights.
Nicole thrives on learning new software, improving processes and creating systems that reduce stress and increase clarity. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking with her family and dogs and spending time outdoors.