Boutique · Venture-backed · SF
Accounting built for founders.
We manage your books with precision and speed, so you can focus on building the next big thing. From QuickBooks setup to investor-ready reports, we keep your finances clean, compliant, and ready for scale.
Expert accounting for tech startups
Precise, scalable, and trusted by over 1,500 VC- and angel-backed companies.
Specialized in tech startups
We know the pace, complexity, and expectations of venture-backed growth, and build your books to match.
CPA-backed compliance
Partnered with California CPA firms for expert review and filings, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Built on the tools you use
Deep expertise in QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Rippling, Expensify, and Carta, the tools startups rely on every day.
End-to-end financial management
QuickBooks setup, payroll, AR/AP, budgeting, and monthly reporting, all handled seamlessly.
Startup finance experts
Career accountants, startup finance specialists, and CPA partners for the complex reviews and filings.
Investor-ready reports
Financials in the format your investors already trust, every month, ready when you need them.
Free tools for founders.
No signup: the same numbers tools we build for clients, free to use. See all free tools →
How long does your cash last?
Cash, monthly revenue, and monthly spend: get your runway in months, your cash-out date, and a downloadable forecast.
Open the runway calculator →Which week does cash get tight?
A week-by-week forecast of cash in and out, with a running bank balance that flags any week you run short.
Open the 13-week forecast →What we handle
One team, the whole finance stack, quietly, and well.
Why founders choose AG
The operational details that make the relationship work. See how we work →
US-based, senior-level team
Every accountant is US-based and works at a senior or controller level, never junior. One expert who knows your books, in your time zone, responding the same day.
The same person, for years
Our turnover is very low. Our first hire has been with us since 2012. You keep your accountant, and a shared knowledge base keeps any transition off your plate.
Month to month, no lock-in
Pay monthly. If it's not the right fit, a 30-day notice wraps things up cleanly. We earn your business every month rather than holding you to a contract.
In their words
Founders Anelya has worked with, from first books through acquisition. More on LinkedIn →
“Anelya's firm was a great bookkeeping partner for Render (render.com) from the seed stage all the way to when we brought accounting in-house. Given their extensive experience with seed and Series A startups, AG Accounting is a great choice for early-stage founders.”
“Anelya was our first accounting partner when we launched Disco back in 2014. She was instrumental in helping us build out the foundation of our books and an incredible thought partner as we grew and scaled our business. Without Anelya, I don't believe we would have had the right pieces in place to support the diligence through Disco's acquisition.”
“Anelya and her team have been excellent to work with from founding up through 100+ team members. The goal with an early stage startup is to keep the founders working on the business, not dealing with admin, and I couldn't ask for a better partner than Anelya in that regard.”
“Anelya is the best. We never had to worry about the books, because Anelya and her crack team always had things taken care of (and way ahead of schedule). She made all of our work lives much easier, allowing us to focus on our company, team, business, customers, and product. I can't recommend Anelya highly enough for any and all of your financial needs.”
“Not only did she take care of every accounting task for me, but she referred me to great tax accountants, consulted me on best practices, and has been incredibly responsive whenever I have any questions or want to hop on any calls. We've been working with her now for a year and I hope to work with her for the next ten years. I can't recommend her services enough.”
“Anelya is amazing to work with. She gets startups, how they operate. If you ever get a chance to work with her, take it.”
“Anelya has been a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years. Her team has handled all of our accounting and are incredibly responsive. I'd highly recommend her to any new SaaS company.”
“Anelya is an efficiency machine. Always on the cusp of the latest solutions, she has dramatically streamlined the finance function by integrating multiple platforms. She's a pleasure to work with and delivers flawlessly. I highly recommend Anelya for any start-up looking to scale.”
Questions & answers
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Who do you work with?
We work with startups, creative founders, agencies, and builders at all stages of growth. Whether you're just getting started or already scaling, we meet you where you are and grow alongside you.
What services do you provide?
We offer monthly accounting support that typically includes bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and CFO-level guidance. Our role is to bring structure, clarity, and financial confidence to your business, without overwhelming you.
Do I need to be set up a certain way before working with you?
No. You don't need to have everything figured out. Part of our work is helping you create order from wherever you're starting: new business, messy books, or something in between.
How does onboarding work?
Onboarding is a core part of our process and one of our highlights. We begin with a discovery phase to understand your business, your goals, and what support you actually need. From there, we design a clear, thoughtful monthly engagement so expectations are aligned from the start.
Do you handle payroll and sales tax?
Yes. Payroll and sales tax support are included as part of our monthly services, depending on your needs and setup.
Do you file taxes?
Tax filing is handled by our trusted local California CPA partners. We manage the collaboration behind the scenes, ensuring everything is aligned and prepared so you can move through tax season with clarity and confidence.
Are your accountants based in the US?
Yes. Every accountant on our team is US-based and works US hours, covering both Pacific and Eastern time zones. We tried offshoring and it didn't meet our standard, so we don't do it. You get someone in your time zone who responds the same day.
How experienced is the person on my account?
Your dedicated accountant works at a senior accountant or controller level, never a junior. One highly qualified person who knows your books inside and out beats a junior-plus-oversight setup that costs more in time and errors.
Will I keep the same accountant, or does the team churn?
You keep the same person. Our turnover is very low. Our first hire has been with us since 2012. Everything lives in a shared knowledge base, so on the rare occasion a transition happens, it's handled smoothly inside our team and never lands on you.
How many clients does each accountant handle?
It's deliberately matched, not maxed out. Some of our accountants focus on a handful of larger clients almost full-time; others carry more smaller engagements by choice. We match the client to the person so both the work and the relationship stay healthy.
Do you offer fractional CFO support?
Yes. Alongside your day-to-day accountant we can bring in a fractional CFO for financial models, board prep, and fundraise strategy. For early-stage or pre-revenue companies we usually recommend quarterly CFO support; monthly is available when the complexity warrants it.
Can you help with R&D tax credits?
Yes. Beyond the monthly close, we can run R&D tax-credit studies with our partners, and transfer-pricing studies for companies that need them. We keep the books clean so the specialists can work from accurate numbers.
Am I locked into a long contract?
No. We work month to month: pay monthly, and if it's not the right fit, a 30-day notice lets us wrap up cleanly. We'd rather keep your business by doing good work than by holding you to a contract.
How do you help protect us from wire fraud?
Because we're in your books and your channel every day, we know your normal patterns. When a 'CEO' email demands an urgent transfer to a new account, we recognize it and verify before anything moves, a quiet but real layer of security that comes from working closely together.
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