Remote Work.
Real Connection.
With BELAY
Nearly 15 years of Innovation, Growth, and Remote Work Excellence
At BELAY, we’re united by a shared mission, servant-hearted values, and a commitment to excellence. Since 2010, we’ve proven that culture isn’t tied to a shared space but to a shared vision.
All of us, spread across 48 states, intentionally cultivate an environment where remote work thrives and people feel truly connected. We’ve redefined what it means to work together, earning national recognition and awards for our vibrant culture and groundbreaking approach to staffing solutions
At BELAY, our people are our culture — and that’s the foundation of everything we do.
Our Story
BELAY Origins
The Moment
Bryan and Shannon Miles founded BELAY and brought on Tricia Sciortino as its first hire and first Assistant. Leaders needed part-time, remote support they could count on. BELAY built the model to deliver it, and has run on it ever since.
Early Expansion
The Moment
A referral shared over Twitter put Michael Hyatt in front of BELAY. Hyatt, one of the most recognized voices in the small business world, signed on as a client. His visibility skyrocketed BELAY in the for-profit market and proved the viability of the fractional staffing model.
Rebranding and Growth
The Moment
BELAY split into two focused brands: EA Help for assistant services, and MAG Bookkeeping for accounting. That same year, Inc. 5000 named BELAY one of the fastest-growing companies in the country, the first of what’s now more than a decade of consecutive honors.
Expansion of Services
The Moments
February 2015
Render launched, offering website management and security services.
November 2015
Ellipsis launched, a virtual writing company.
By year’s end, BELAY ran five separate companies, each with its own website, financials, and leadership team.
Unification Under BELAY
The Moment
On January 1, 2017, BELAY brought all five brands under one name, one leadership team, and one mission.
New Leadership
The Moment
In January 2020, founders Bryan and Shannon Miles stepped back from day-to-day operations. They named Tricia Sciortino, the company’s first hire, as CEO. BELAY kept its remote-first culture intact, built on shared values rather than a shared office.
Acquisitions
The Moment
BELAY acquired three CFO and controller firms in 2024, adding fractional CFO and controller expertise to its Financial Solutions and setting up the growth-stage support leaders needed next.
Deepening Financial Solutions
The Moment
BELAY acquired two more accounting firms, adding further depth to its Accounting Services and giving organizations at every stage of growth a more complete bench. BELAY also embraced AI, empowering its professionals with human-driven, AI-enabled efficiency: streamlining operations, automating routine tasks, and delivering real-time insights that sharpen expertise and free clients to focus on scaling their organizations.
Present and Future
The Moment
Financial Solutions now spans eight services across three tiers, from Bookkeeping to Full-Service Accounting to CFO Services, so leaders get the right support at every stage of growth. Assistant Solutions has grown to six specialized roles, with Sales Assistant joining as the newest.
To date, BELAY has served over 25,000 busy leaders, transforming the way they work and live.
Interested in joining our awesome team?
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