Tanya Hilts - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026

Women Story
Jan 12
3 min read

Category: Accounting Services · Cloud Accounting (CAS) · Cashflow Advisory · Financial Education · Women-Led Professional Services

Tanya Hilts

Founder & CEO, Cloud Business Services Inc.

📍 Based in: Belleville, Ontario, Canada

“Strong businesses aren’t built on numbers alone — they’re built on clarity, confidence, and people who understand their financial story.”

In an era defined by economic uncertainty, rapid AI adoption, and shifting compliance demands, Tanya Hilts has become a steady, trusted voice for entrepreneurs who want more than bookkeeping — they want financial confidence.

With nearly three decades of experience, Tanya has transformed Cloud Business Services Inc. into a future-forward Client Accounting Services (CAS) firm, known for ethical leadership, modern workflows, and deep cashflow insight. Her work doesn’t just balance books; it elevates decision-making, empowers bookkeepers, and helps small businesses build resilience in any climate.

Recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026, Tanya represents the next evolution of the accounting profession — where advisory, education, and humanity matter as much as accuracy.

Company Overview

Company Name: Cloud Business Services Inc.

Founded: 1997

Industry: Accounting Services · Cloud Accounting · Cashflow Advisory

Headquarters: Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Website: www.cloudbusinessservices.ca

LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cloudbusinessservices/

What the Company Does:

Cloud Business Services Inc. is a modern CAS firm helping service-based businesses gain real-time financial clarity. From bookkeeping and payroll to tax compliance, cashflow forecasting, and profit coaching, the firm blends traditional accounting discipline with future-ready technology.

Clients describe the team as a financial co-pilot — proactive, transparent, and deeply invested in long-term success.

The Founder’s Vision

Tanya’s mission is clear: Help entrepreneurs and bookkeepers thrive — no matter what the future brings.

Her approach is built on:

Financial literacy as a leadership skill
Cashflow clarity before growth
Ethical pricing and professional standards
Practical education, not jargon
Preparing businesses for economic change, not reacting to it

During COVID-19, Tanya deepened her study of economics and macroeconomic trends to better guide clients through uncertainty — a practice she continues today as AI reshapes finance and operations.

Why She’s One to Watch in 2026

Tanya Hilts is recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch for her ability to:

✔️ Lead a 29-year-strong firm with modern CAS thinking

✔️ Elevate bookkeeping into advisory leadership

✔️ Combine accounting, economics, and ethical AI insight

✔️ Mentor the next generation of professionals

✔️ Build community while scaling impact

Her influence extends beyond her firm — shaping how the profession itself evolves.

Key Achievements & Impact

Supported dozens of small businesses in strengthening cashflow, systems, and decision-making
Earned CFCC (Certified CashFlow Canvas Coach) certification to deepen strategic advisory work
Expanded Tanya’s Bookkeepers’ Bootcamp, equipping professionals to price confidently and lead with value
Mentored emerging bookkeepers and advisors across Canada
Advocated for ethical, people-centred adoption of AI in finance
Strengthened Cloud Business Services’ reputation as a trusted Canadian accounting partner