Case Study

Field Lining & Painting Services Scales Confidently with Financial Support from Scalability

Company Overview

Field Lining & Painting Services is a Philadelphia-based business that paints lines and logos on athletic fields. Started by Scott Ely after identifying a gap in the local market for lacrosse tournaments, the company has since grown into a multi-market operation with a focus on high-efficiency fieldwork. They currently use Jobber to manage their operations.

The Challenge
Scott Ely had experienced the downside of poor financial oversight in previous ventures—including a small for-profit and a non-profit requiring audits. From the beginning of Field Lining & Painting Services, he knew he needed a professional finance partner—not just a bookkeeper, but a service that could grow with the business and provide deeper operational support.

With plans to expand into new markets, including shops in the greater New York area as well as the Pittsburgh market, financial clarity was essential.

The Solution
Scalability stepped in to provide end-to-end bookkeeping and financial operations support from the start. Key elements included:

✅ Accurate, consistent bookkeeping that keeps the company organized year-round.

✅ Use of tools like Dext to streamline receipt collection from field teams.

✅ A proactive finance team that flags discrepancies early and keeps things running smoothly.

✅ Support that scales with Field Lining and Painting’s growth into multiple markets.

Scott noted that Scalability's team helps them stay hands-off on day-to-day finances.

The Results
✔ Freed up time previously spent chasing receipts or reviewing transactions.

✔ Reduced mental overhead from financial admin.

✔ Year-end work with CPA was a breeze given the clean, accurate books.

✔ Established a strong financial foundation to support new market launches.

Scott emphasized how much more efficient Scalability’s service is compared to doing things in-house. With monthly closes handled and a reliable system in place, Field Lining & Painting is ready to scale.

Final Thoughts
Scott is excited about where things are headed. As the company continues to grow, he sees Scalability as a long-term partner ready to provide even more support.

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