Smart Solutions for School Budgeting, Compliance, and Sustainability
At TSS Advisors, we help independent schools across New England stay financially strong, mission-aligned, and future-ready. With deep industry experience and tailored advisory, we go beyond accounting to support operational excellence and long-term viability.
The Independent School Sector at a Glance
Independent schools face growing pressure to deliver exceptional education while managing constrained tuition models, rising costs, and evolving parent expectations. Sustainability demands smarter budgeting, creative revenue strategies, and financial agility.
Why TSS Matters Here
TSS Advisors has built a niche serving independent schools, especially in Northern New England. With decades of experience and senior leaders who understand school operations inside and out, we bring proactive ideas and grounded financial expertise to help schools thrive.
Services for Independent Schools
- Audit & Assurance Services: Ensure trust with stakeholders and meet regulatory obligations.
- Financial Aid & Student Loan Review: Improve financial accessibility and compliance.
- School Budgeting Support: Create balanced, strategic budgets aligned with enrollment and program goals.
- Non-Tuition Revenue Strategy: Explore opportunities in rentals, off-season programs, online offerings, and more.
- Facilities Cost Analysis: Optimize long-term capital planning and operational efficiency.
- Cash Flow Planning: Manage seasonality and tuition cycles with precision.
- Board & Leadership Reporting: Deliver clear, actionable insights to school leaders.
- Tax Compliance & Advisory: Navigate Form 990 and other complex nonprofit school requirements.
What Sets TSS Apart
- Specialized Knowledge of Independent School Finance
- Partner-Level Service and Continuity
- Deep Ties to the New England Independent School Community
- Creative, Forward-Thinking Advisory Beyond Traditional Accounting
- High-Trust, Long-Term Relationships
Who We Serve
We serve:
- K–12 independent day and boarding schools
- Schools with endowments, financial aid programs, and tuition-driven revenue
- Institutions navigating expansion, leadership transition, or strategic growth
Our Approach
Understand Your School
We start by learning your tuition structure, enrollment patterns, financial aid programs, and governance priorities.
Build a Custom Financial Plan
Our team tailors services to your unique structure—whether you need audit support, budgeting help, or innovative revenue planning.
Engage & Advise
We meet regularly with your team and board, offering real-time insight and answering questions throughout the year—not just at year-end.
Why TSS?
TSS Advisors was built on regional values and a commitment to purpose-driven work. Our mountain-inspired logo and “Make a Difference. Forge Legacies.” vision are a reflection of the independent schools we serve.
We’ve earned recognition like the Ascend Culture Award, and we deliver on that culture with every engagement. Our consistent team, hybrid pod structure, and people-first philosophy ensure that your school benefits from long-term partnerships and responsive expertise.
Client Testimonial
“TSS has been a trusted partner for nearly thirty years, and they remain at the top of their game. They’re proactive and insightful, and they make complex financial matters easy to understand. Their commitment to developing talent and fostering long-term relationships is unmatched. In the independent school community, their reputation truly speaks for itself.”
Kathleen Howe
Director of Finance and Operations, New Hampton School
Meet the TSS Independent
School Team
Amber McGonis - Partner
Amber joined Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur in 2008 after earning her Bachelor’s degree from Bryant University. She is one of the leaders of our audit and accounting team and oversees all of our Yellowbook and Uniform Guidance work. Amber specializes in not-for-profit organizations, independent schools, and closely-held R&D companies. She is a member of both the AICPA and NH Society of CPAs. Amber is a native of Plainfield, NH and now lives in Lebanon with her husband, Mark, and their two daughters, Madison and Reagan.
Kyle Potter - Partner
As a member of TSS’s Assurance and Accounting team, Kyle works with a broad range of commercial and not-for-profit entities in various industries, including service providers, independent schools, manufacturing, and summer camps. Kyle also has extensive experience in audits of employee benefit plans.
Kyle joined TSS in 2011 after graduating from St. Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is a member of the AICPA and the NHSCPA.
Originally from Vermont, Kyle and his family reside in Grantham, New Hampshire.
Let’s shape a stronger future for your school.
Connect with our independent school services team to start a conversation.
