Who is Door 417?
Door 417 Consulting is the premier accounting and finance solution for award-winning marketing firms. For one predictable monthly fee, we operate as the complete accounting and finance department for ambitious small-to-medium advertising agencies, PR firms, and other businesses in the marketing communications industry.
Our specialized expertise combines large agency experience (managing nearly $1B in billings) with proprietary technology to deliver exceptional value. We handle everything from day-to-day AP/AR management and vendor relations to high-level CFO services focused on profitability analysis, cash flow optimization, and strategic growth planning. By leveraging our well-vetted tech stack and deep industry knowledge, we provide better financial visibility and faster processing at a fraction of the cost of hiring an internal accounting team.
Our clients gain access to industry benchmarking, cost rate analysis, and strategic insights that drive informed business decisions and sustainable growth.
Have you met Phil?
Phil Schwab is the founder of Door 417 Consulting, a specialty finance and accounting firm that offers accounting and finance services to creative agencies across the US. Phil has spent the majority of his career working in advertising agencies, big and small, primarily in accounting and finance departments, with the exception of a stint in account management.
A native of Texas, Phil now calls Lincoln, Nebraska home with his wife, Carrie, son, Kirby, and two dogs, Miles and Lindy. In his free time, Phil can be found running the vast network of trails in Lincoln, cooking, or reading.