Founder's CPA

Founder's CPA is a modern public accounting firm specializing in comprehensive financial services for venture-backed startups, with deep expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrency, fintech, and SaaS industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, the firm has established itself as a trusted partner for growth-oriented startups from seed stage through exit.

Core Services

Founder's CPA operates on an "accounting department as a service" model that is both flexible and scalable, combining technical capabilities across multiple resources into integrated service offerings. Their comprehensive service lines include:

Accounting Services: Full-spectrum accounting solutions including bookkeeping (cash and accrual basis), payroll setup and processing, invoicing and bill pay, accounting system setup and migrations, financial reporting, accounting cleanup and restatements, cash-to-accrual conversions, and month-end close procedures.

Tax Services: Expert tax compliance and planning covering federal and state income taxes for C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, and individuals, R&D tax credit studies, 83(b) elections, LLC to C-Corp conversion analysis, sales tax nexus determination and filings, payroll tax registrations and filings, and strategic tax planning.

CFO Services: Strategic financial leadership through financial modeling for fundraising, budgeting and forecasting, cap table management, fundraising support, KPI tracking and analysis, due diligence assistance, and fractional CFO engagements.

Crypto & Blockchain Expertise

Founder's CPA has developed specialized capabilities in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, positioning them as one of the few CPA firms with dedicated crypto tax specialists. Their crypto-focused team includes cryptocurrency CPAs, crypto tax accountants, and crypto tax lawyers who provide both fiat and cryptocurrency accounting, crypto tax compliance, and strategic advisory for blockchain startups.

Key Strengths

The firm's competitive advantages stem from three core pillars:

People: A team of 26 industry experts with deep understanding of startup business models and fundraising cycles, uniquely positioned to provide valuable strategic advice beyond traditional accounting services.

Processes: Forward-thinking accountants who design and execute optimized processes for each client's specific needs, delivering outcomes in a frictionless and cost-effective manner.

Platforms: Industry expertise enables identification and implementation of the right technology platforms (QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Gusto, Rippling, etc.) to build scalable accounting infrastructure.

Track Record

Founder's CPA has supported over 500 clients who have collectively raised more than $500 million in funding, with 15+ successful client exits. Their CFO services alone have assisted 100+ startup clients raising over $300 million. The firm works with companies from top accelerator programs including Y Combinator, Techstars, and others.

Why Choose Founder's CPA

Startups choose Founder's CPA for their unique combination of technical accounting expertise and startup-specific knowledge. The firm understands the complexities of venture capital structures, equity compensation, fundraising requirements, and investor reporting needs. Their flexible engagement model allows startups to access senior-level accounting, tax, and CFO expertise without the overhead of full-time hires, scaling services as the company grows from seed funding through Series rounds and eventual exit.