Experience
8 years
Finance Team Extension
Senior finance talent, embedded in your team.
Senior finance talent, embedded in your team — finance team hiring without the cost, the wait, or the risk.
Interview and choose them yourself. Add vetted accountants, controllers, and FP&A analysts directly to your department. They work your hours, in your systems, reporting to you.
Sarah M.
Senior Accountant
NetSuite
QuickBooks
Excel
Slack
✓ Vetted & ready to interview
Finance leaders at 200+ companies have hired through CoCountant
Hiring for your finance team shouldn't take 3 months and $175K
Hiring for your finance team shouldn’t take 3 months and $175K
You know exactly who you need. A senior accountant who can handle multi-entity consolidations. An FP&A analyst who can build models your board will actually read. A controller who’s done this at your stage before.
But the hiring math doesn’t work. A US-based staff accountant costs $55K-$75K in salary alone, plus benefits, plus recruiter fees, plus two to three months before they’re productive. Offshore options promise savings but deliver inconsistent quality, timezone headaches, and zero control over who shows up.
You need a third option: hire a fractional accountant or senior finance professional who costs a fraction of a US hire, works your hours, and joins your team as if you hired them yourself. Because you did.
Your hire. Your team. Three steps.
STEP 1
Tell us what you need
Share the role, skills, tools, and hours. We match you with 2-3 candidates from our vetted talent pool.
STEP 2
Interview and choose
You review profiles, conduct interviews, and select the person you want on your team. Your call.
STEP 3
They start in 1-2 weeks
Your new team member onboards onto your systems, joins your Slack, and reports directly to you.
Average time from first conversation to start: 10 business days
The roles your finance department actually needs
Each resource is individually vetted, certified, and proficient in your stack before day one.
Staff Bookkeeper (Staff Accountant for Hire)
Need a staff accountant for hire? Start here — transaction coding, reconciliations, AP/AR processing, and month-end prep, at a fraction of the US cost.
WHAT THEY HANDLE
Transaction coding, bank reconciliations, AP/AR processing, payroll support, month-end prep
TYPICAL BACKGROUND
3-5 years experience, bookkeeping certifications, fluent in QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite
Offload volume work so your senior team can focus on analysis
Senior Accountant
Hire a senior accountant without the $75K+ salary commitment.
WHAT THEY HANDLE
Monthly close, accruals and adjustments, revenue recognition, multi-entity accounting, audit prep
TYPICAL BACKGROUND
5-8 years experience, CPA-track or equivalent, GAAP proficiency, NetSuite or Sage
Fill a mid-level gap without a $75K+ salary commitment
Controller
WHAT THEY HANDLE
Close management, financial reporting, internal controls, policy enforcement, board deck support
TYPICAL BACKGROUND
8-12+ years, CPA or CMA, Big 4 or mid-market alumni, multi-entity experience
Controller-level oversight at a fraction of a $150K-$180K US hire
FP&A Analyst
WHAT THEY HANDLE
Budgets and forecasts, variance analysis, scenario modeling, KPI dashboards, investor reporting
TYPICAL BACKGROUND
5-8 years, financial modeling certifications, advanced Excel/Sheets, BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
Strategic finance capacity without building a full FP&A function
All resources are proficient in: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Sage, Gusto, Rippling, Deel, Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, and more.
This isn't outsourced accounting. This is your next hire.
| Traditional Outsourcing | CoCountant Finance Team Extension | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you get | Assigned by the provider |
You interview and select
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| Who they report to | The provider's account manager |
You
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| Communication | Ticketing system or shared inbox |
Your Slack, email, and meetings
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| Integration | Works in the provider's environment |
Works in your systems and workflows
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| Flexibility | Annual contract, fixed scope |
Scale up or down monthly
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| Quality assurance | Provider's internal QA |
Controller-led review backing your oversight
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| Cost | $3K–$8K/mo managed engagement |
From $2,000/mo per resource
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The caliber of talent you'll interview
CoCountant’s vetted accounting talent goes through a rigorous multi-stage vetting process — including technical assessments, English fluency evaluation, and culture-fit screening — before you ever see a profile.
7+
Years average experience across our talent pool
85%
Hold BS in Accounting, ACCA, CA or equivalent certifications.
(100% for controller & FP&A)
100%
US business-hours availability in your timezone
48h
Average time to present matched candidates
4.8/5
Average client rating across all placed resources
How we vet
- Technical assessment covering GAAP, tool proficiency, and role-specific scenarios
- English fluency and communication evaluation
- Culture-fit screening based on your team's working style
- Ongoing controller-led quality reviews after placement
You see everything. Full profiles, work samples, and assessment scores before the interview.
Day one, they're your team member. Not ours.
When you hire through CoCountant, your resource doesn’t work in isolation.
Finance leaders who built their teams with CoCountant
These founders and operators switched to controller-led accounting and now make faster, clearer decisions.
Close time cut from 20 days to 10
Entertainment media company, 50–200 person team
Their controller is consistently and readily available for chats and meetings whenever we need their help. We definitely want to continue using them because of their availability and expertise.
Recovered $200K in overdue AR
PropTech SaaS company, 11–50 person team
Their controller took it upon himself to work on our outdated AR and brought in a couple hundred thousand AR dollars for us that seemed unrecoverable. Our reporting to board members and shareholders has also improved significantly.
12 hrs exec time saved / month
Fractional HR consultancy, founder-led
Extremely friendly to tight budgets. Their monthly calls to go over the books help immensely and save me money. With reconciled accounts and their timely updates, I have a clear picture of my revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
Custom chart of accounts built
Botanical gift box e-commerce brand, solo founder
They came in and helped me with exactly what I needed: setting up QuickBooks, detailed bookkeeping, building custom categories specific to my business so I know where I’m spending to improve cash flow, and monthly calls to review transactions.
Audit-ready & tax-smart
Specialty music instrument retailer, founder-led
They helped us with compliance and tax planning, streamlining our financial management system and accounting processes. They’re dedicated to our success and really understand our needs.
14 months cleaned & reconciled
Digital marketing and web agency, founder-led
Hiring CoCountant in 2024 was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Each month they do a great job of managing our books and reporting.
Strong ROI, more strategic intel
Business consulting and innovation firm
The value-to-cost ratio is amazing. I save so much time using CoCountant’s bookkeeping services, and I get more strategic intelligence on our financial situation than I could create on my own. Wonderful service for busy entrepreneurs.
Systems streamlined, ops simplified
Health-tech startup, precision medicine platform
CoCountant team is very thorough with their review of my transactions, and their bookkeeping service helps keep my books updated to provide a clear financial picture.
Featured Case Study
How Backpack Group Gained Financial Control and Recovered Overdue AR with CoCountant
THE SITUATION
Backpack Group was facing long outstanding and outdated accounts receivable that had not been collected for an extended period, creating financial strain and lack of clarity.
Internal reporting to board members and shareholders lacked structure, insights, and refinement.
The team needed a proactive accountant who could take ownership, modernize processes, improve reporting, and recover lost value quickly.
WHAT THEY DID
CoCountant immediately began transforming Backpack Group’s financial operations:
- Reviewed the company’s needs and proactively recommended improvements
- Rebuilt financial reports used for board and shareholder updates
- Took full ownership of long outstanding AR and contacted customers directly
- Recovered significant overdue AR previously considered unrecoverable
- Improved internal accounting workflows and processes
- Delivered accurate and timely work and consistently met deadlines
- Provided excellent service and received strong feedback from internal staff
THE RESULT
< 30 days
Clearer board ready reporting with improved structure and insights
$200K+ recovered
Outdated and previously unrecoverable AR brought back into the business
Improved processes
Enhanced workflows resulting in smoother operations and better internal satisfaction
CoCountant went above and beyond. They improved our reporting, recovered hundreds of thousands in outdated AR, and upgraded several internal processes. Their work has been reliable, proactive, and highly valued across our team. I now recommend CoCountant without hesitation.
Waynewright Malcom
CFO, Backpack Group
Transparent pricing. No bundled scope. No surprises.
$2,000/month
- Full working hours on your schedule
- Controller-led quality review
- Onboarding & systems integration
- 24-hour backfill guarantee
- Monthly flexibility, no long-term contract
- Payroll, HR, and compliance handled
| US Hire (Staff Accountant) | CoCountant Resource | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $70K–$95K (salary + benefits) | $24K ($2,000/mo) |
| Recruiter fees | $10K–$20K | $0 |
| Time to productive | 2–3 months | 1–2 weeks |
| Scaling flexibility | Severance + re-hiring | Adjust monthly |
Multiple resources? Custom scope? We’ll tailor the plan that fits.
Your resource. Backed by an entire finance operations team.
When you hire through CoCountant, your resource doesn’t work in isolation.
You see everything. Full profiles, work samples, and assessment scores before the interview.
Questions finance leaders ask before hiring
Do I get to interview the candidates myself?
Yes. We present 2-3 matched candidates with full profiles and assessment scores. You conduct interviews, evaluate fit, and make the final selection. We don’t assign resources without your sign-off.
Who does the resource report to?
You. They take direction from you, attend your meetings, and follow your processes. CoCountant provides controller-level quality assurance in the background, but management sits with your team.
What timezone do they work in?
Your timezone. Every resource is matched to your business hours. If you need EST coverage, you get someone working EST. We ensure a minimum of 6 hours daily overlap with your core team, and most resources provide full-day alignment.
What if the resource isn't the right fit?
We offer a replacement guarantee. If the resource isn’t meeting your standards within the first 30 days, we’ll present new candidates at no additional cost. After 30 days, we provide a 2-week transition to a new resource.
What qualifications do your resources have?
Our talent pool averages 7+ years of experience. 85% hold CPA, CMA, or equivalent certifications. All are vetted through technical assessments, English fluency evaluations, and role-specific scenarios before they reach your inbox.
Can I scale up or down?
Monthly. Need a second accountant for year-end? Add one. Project wrapping up? Scale back next month. No annual contracts, no severance, no re-hiring.
How quickly can someone start?
Average time from first conversation to your resource’s first day is 10 business days. For urgent needs, we can expedite to as few as 5 business days.
What tools and systems do they use?
Yours. Your resource logs into your QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Slack, and whatever else your team uses. We don’t route work through separate platforms.
How do you handle data security and confidentiality?
Every resource signs an NDA before onboarding. Access to your systems is governed by the permissions you set, the same way you’d manage any team member. CoCountant maintains enterprise-grade security protocols including encrypted communications, access logging, and background checks on all talent. If you require specific compliance standards (SOC 2, HIPAA), we’ll confirm compatibility before placement.
How does CoCountant's controller oversight work?
Think of it as a quality layer, not a management layer. Our controllers review deliverables (close packages, reconciliations, reports) before they reach you, catching errors and ensuring GAAP compliance. Your resource still reports to you. The controller review is a backstop that protects your standards.
What's the difference between FTE and CoCountant's managed accounting plans?
Our managed accounting plans (Launch, Scale, Command) are full-service: we own the scope, the process, and the deliverables. Finance Team Extension is staff augmentation: you own the management, the workflow, and the output. FTE gives you a person. Managed accounting gives you a service. Choose based on how much control you want.
What is a finance team extension service?
A finance team extension service provides your existing finance or accounting team with additional capacity and specialist support on a flexible, outsourced basis. Instead of hiring new full-time staff to handle increased workload or skill gaps, you plug in remote finance professionals who integrate with your team and processes. It is designed for businesses that have an internal finance function but need extra hands, deeper expertise, or both.
How do I add accounting capacity without hiring full-time staff?
The most efficient way to add accounting capacity without hiring full-time staff is through a finance team extension service. This model gives you access to experienced remote finance professionals who work alongside your existing team, handling overflow work, specialist tasks, or ongoing functions without the cost and commitment of a permanent hire. It is a scalable solution that lets you match your finance capacity to your actual business needs at any given time.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and outsourced accounting?
Staff augmentation places external professionals into your existing team to fill capacity or skill gaps, while outsourced accounting transfers full responsibility for a finance function to an external provider. With staff augmentation, you retain control and direction of the work; with outsourced accounting, the provider manages the function end to end. A finance team extension sits closer to the augmentation model, giving you flexible support without handing off ownership of your financial operations.
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