Why top founders prioritize professional accounting?
As a visionary founder, your time shouldn’t be consumed by ledgers and tax forms. You need to focus on scaling your business and driving innovation. That’s why high-growth startups rely on our specialized accounting support to handle the financial heavy lifting.
Our Full-Suite Accounting Services
Audit-Ready Bookkeeping
We handle accrual-based accounting to keep your financials precise and ready for investor scrutiny.
Payroll & HR Integration
Streamline your employee payments and benefits with our integrated payroll management systems.
Tax Planning & Prep
Proactively manage your tax obligations and maximize credits like the R&D tax credit.
Accounts Payable
Never miss a vendor payment with our automated bill pay and expense management workflows.
Accounts Receivable
Improve your cash flow with efficient invoicing and collections processes tailored to your model.
Financial Reporting
Monthly financial statements that give you a clear view of your burn rate, runway, and growth.
Tech Stack Setup
Implementation of modern tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and specialized SaaS billing platforms.
Inventory Management
For physical product startups, we track inventory levels and cost of goods sold with precision.
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Our Accounting Onboarding Process
We make transitioning to a professional accounting team seamless. Our team handles the data migration and setup so you can stay focused on your business.
Initial Audit
We review your current books and identify any gaps or errors.
Tech Migration
We set up your new accounting tech stack for maximum efficiency.
Workflow Setup
Defining how bills get paid and invoices get sent in your new system.
Ongoing Run
Transitioning to monthly close and regular strategic reporting.
Expertise
Our accounting team has managed hundreds of millions in startup capital. With deep expertise in GAAP compliance and the latest fintech tools, we provide the stability your finance department needs to thrive.
Why Startups Choose Our Accounting
It’s about reliability and scalability. We act as your internal finance team, with dedicated accountants who know your business inside and out. Our results allow you to focus on the milestones that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to start working with an accounting/finance firm like Graphite?
In reality, the second you start developing your product and spending money is when you need to start keeping clean books. The earlier you do so, the more money you will save in the long run and the cleaner your books will be for fundraising.
How much does it cost?
Our pricing structure is simple and fair. Engagements start at $1,250/mo and grow based on your goals. Because we act as a long-term partner, all of our engagements are custom-tailored to your specific needs.
Can you help us transition to Graphite?
Yes. Most of our clients come from other firms. Every client is staffed with a dedicated onboarding manager who handles the entire data migration and transition process so you don’t have to.
Who will be my point of contact?
Every client is assigned a dedicated team of two to four members. We define a main point of contact and offer communication via Slack instances and dedicated email aliases for your entire Graphite team.
What is the communication cadence like?
We speak with most of our clients on a regular basis—some daily, others via weekly or bi-weekly standing meetings. We operate just like an internal finance team would.
Do you help companies set up their software and tech stack?
Yes! We are a tech-focused firm. We recommend and set up various tools and softwares, and while we have preferred platforms, we can easily mold to the softwares you already use.
Do you provide tax filings as a stand alone service?
Yes, we do! We can quickly provide stand-alone pricing for your tax filings through our professional tax team.
What does your financial modeling and FP&A service include?
Our Tier 2 support is a fully managed, always-on FP&A service. It includes building your financial model, a real-time financial health dashboard, and strategic CFO support for fundraising and M&A.
What stage company is the best fit for Graphite?
We work with startups at every stage—from founders just starting out to growing companies with hundreds of employees. Our sweet spot is well-capitalized startups that have found product-market fit.
How does your pricing compare to a full-time person?
Fractional work is significantly more efficient. You only pay for the exact effort you need at that moment, without the overhead of benefits, downtime, or vacations associated with a full-time hire.
Where is your team based?
Our hubs are in New York and Florida, but our team is fully remote across the United States, allowing us to work across all domestic time zones.
Do you handle sales tax?
Yes, we handle sales tax end-to-end. We can quickly get you custom pricing for these compliance services.
How long do clients work with Graphite on average?
Most of our clients are with us for years. We aren’t a ‘band-aid’ service; we are a long-term partner that scales with you through fundraising rounds, M&As, and exits.
What are your security protocols?
We have a dedicated internal security team and take data protection extremely seriously, following rigorous industry-standard security protocols.