CFO, Accounting & Bookkeeping Services for Startups
Take work off your plate, keep business running smoothly, and lay the financial foundation you need to hit your next milestone.
Finance Expertise for Every Stage of Your Startup
Attract investors, keep growth on track and minimize churn and burn with a pro on demand from our network of bookkeepers, accountants and CFOs.
Bulletproof Your Books
Bring clarity, accuracy and agility to your financials, building stakeholder trust and avoiding the pitfalls of DIY bookkeeping.
Hit Every Milestone
Make progress fast—your finance operations should help you achieve your objectives, not compete for your attention.
Grow at Pace
Upgrade your strategic planning, deal-making and operational capabilities, grooming your roadmap and extending your runway as you go.
Master Compliance
Turn financial obligations into advantages by catching the tax deductions, credits and red flags that many startups overlook.
Seasoned Finance Experts Who Speak Startup
Startups need specialized financial management to avoid overspending as they navigate their roadmaps. Paro experts act as a partner at every stage, anticipating your needs and applying discipline to build trust with stakeholders and back up your vision with the right numbers and strategies. See why startups choose Paro to take the guesswork out of growth.
Elite Sector Expertise
Covering 60+ industries, our network represents the top 2% of applicants, with many hailing from Big Four & Fortune 500s.
Cost-Effective Flexibility
Get the startup finance support you need, when you need it—and pivot as things change—without paying full-time or big-firm prices.
Lightning-Fast Matching
Paro uses AI to match you with the expertise you need, 20 times faster than traditional hiring.
“We wouldn’t be in the position to raise funds and have investors without [our fractional CFO]. From a strategic point of view, that’s why the CFO role is so important: his expertise. He built the infrastructure, and he took us to the next level.”
Andrée Urcuyo Paro Client
“Paro paired us with an awesome accountant that always goes above and beyond for us.”
Thomas Lindquist Paro Client
“I love Paro. They are diligent getting the proper consultant that matches the client’s needs. I feel confident that I can grow my business using Paro.”
Eric Rogers Paro Client
“We had an excellent experience with Paro and have worked with them for several years! Their responsiveness and level of service is unmatched. I highly recommend their services.
Kate Kelly Paro Client
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Reclaim time & confidence with startup accounting services
Your books are the backbone of your business, but they often become a burden for startups. Hand them off to an expert you trust to iron out problems and lay a strong financial foundation. More…
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Clean up your books and ensure timely balance sheets and error-free financial statements to maintain compliance
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Integrate your tech stack and automate as much as possible with recommendations on accounting software for startups
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Streamline financial processes to increase efficiency and shorten your accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles
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Quickly generate unassailable reports and KPIs to promote faster decision-making and seamless fundraising
Fractional CFO Services
Ignite growth with a fractional CFO for startups
Even the most inspiring leaders can have cash flow problems. Fractional CFOs take the lead where founders fall short, leveraging their financial and operational know-how to drive the vision forward while managing cash and risk. More…
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Navigate transitions and milestones with a well-thought-out roadmap, whether you’re pressure-testing revenue models, validating expansion or preparing an exit strategy
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Fine-tune your growth and go-to-market strategies as well as your plans for meeting revenue goals and scaling
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Win over board members and investors with impactful analyses, compelling decks and an experienced voice in critical meetings
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Stay lean, cut waste and improve working capital and profitability by overhauling processes and optimizing contracts and deals
Tax & Compliance Services
Gain an upper hand with startup tax and transaction services
Lean startups need every advantage they can get, but many overlook the opportunities hidden in their tax filings. Get expert strategies to maximize savings, reduce penalties and add value wherever possible. More…
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Get your taxes done accurately and on time by someone who understands sales tax, international tax and payroll tax requirements
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Identify financial blind spots and fraud with auditing, monitoring and reporting controls
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Go beyond risk mitigation to optimize your taxes, securing credits and deductions that make a difference in your bottom line
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Get ongoing updates and implementation of tax code changes and best practices by entity, location, industry and more
The Paro Process: We’re With You All the Way
We’re more than a staffing service—we’re your partner along the way, so you can focus on what matters most.
In-depth Project Setup
During your consultation, you’ll tell us your goals, pain points, timeline, budget and the specific skills and software experience you need.
Precise Matching
No resumes, no searching, no sweat. We’ll use our proprietary matching tool to find and score candidates, then send you the top matches to review.
Easy Contract Alignment
Once you’ve found your best fit, meet your expert to align on scope and promptly receive a detailed statement of work.
Onboarding Help
At kickoff, we’ll help you tick off your onboarding checklist, like systems access and expectations for turnaround times or communication.
Ongoing support
We’re here to help with any talent sourcing needs you have at any time. Connect with us and we’ll get it done.
The Paro Process: We’re With You All the Way
We’re more than a staffing service—we’re your partner along the way, so you can focus on what matters most.
In-depth Project Setup
During your consultation, you’ll tell us your goals, pain points, timeline, budget and the specific skills and software experience you need.
Precise Matching
No resumes, no searching, no sweat. We’ll use our proprietary matching tool to find and score candidates, then send you the top matches to review.
Easy Contract Alignment
Once you’ve found your best fit, meet your expert to align on scope and promptly receive a detailed statement of work.
Onboarding Help
At kickoff, we’ll help you tick off your onboarding checklist, like systems access and expectations for turnaround times or communication.
Ongoing support
We’re here to help with any talent sourcing needs you have at any time. Connect with us and we’ll get it done.
Elite Finance Experts Made Attainable
Get back to the bigger picture. Use Paro’s CFO, accounting and bookkeeping services for startups to crush your targets and manage your runway as you speed to the next stage.
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Expert support, FAQ
Accounting for startups differs from accounting for a regular business in several ways:
- Fast pace: Due to the rapid growth and the various operational milestones they must pursue, startups operate at a much faster pace. Accounting functions need flexibility to handle this fast pace, making sure nothing gets lost and businesses have the reports, licenses and controls they need to achieve their objectives.
- Intangible assets: Startups are innovators. Much of their work involves patents, prototypes and intellectual property, which need to be properly categorized and accounted for on your balance sheets.
- Funding and equity: Fundraising and equity are unique aspects of startups that must be properly represented on the balance sheet.
- Investor involvement: Keeping investors up to date and happy is a large part of running a startup. Whether it’s an incubator, an accelerator or an investor, the people bankrolling your vision will require sophisticated, regular reporting.
- Tracking performance: To secure funding rounds, startups need to set realistic targets and track sales against revenue. Your accountant is often your best reality check.
These are just a few reasons why using a specialized accounting and bookkeeping service for startups is essential.
The cost of a fractional CFO can vary depending on the scope of work, your specific business needs and the executive’s experience level. But, by using a fractional model, you gain access to C-level expertise at a dramatically lower cost than hiring a full-time CFO.
Additionally, a fractional CFO inherently helps you avoid both overhead and hiring costs while generating new savings as they drive efficiency and profitability for your startup. Paro gives you the freedom to dial up and down your CFO engagement as needed for further cost-savings.
There isn’t a particular revenue threshold that signals a startup to hire a CFO. Some consultants advise engaging a CFO once you’ve reached $5 million in revenue or equity, while others advise doing it as early as possible or as soon as you have a product-market fit you think you can scale.
The beauty of a fractional CFO for startups is that you can tap them for key answers and insights at critical moments in your startup journey without burning through your capital.
Gauge your CFO-readiness by asking yourself these questions: Are you raising capital? Do your finances feel like they’re getting out of hand or more complex? Are you growing fast or moving into a new market? When in doubt, schedule a consultation with Paro, and we’ll help you navigate which role is best suited for your needs.
When it comes to taxes, entity selection, categorizing startup costs, international tax and sales tax compliance are among the biggest areas of concern for startups. In particular, calculating, collecting and reporting sales tax can become immensely complex for startups doing business across state lines and other jurisdictional boundaries, especially for e-commerce businesses.
For this reason, sales tax compliance outsourcing is one of the first solutions startup founders inquire about. An experienced startup tax accountant will help your business navigate your tax obligations and hunt for red flags and opportunities to save within them.