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Accounting & Fractional CFO for Tech Startup
"They’ve enabled us to achieve a more scalable financial system and a matured budgeting process."
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO and co-founder of a venture-backed tech startup.
What challenge were you trying to address with denali?
We needed a fractional CFO service to be able to manage our finances as we scale.
What was the scope of their involvement?
denali is managing our company’s accounting. They help us during board meetings, and they consult us about budgeting and compliance. They also provide financial planning support and bookkeeping services. They are using QuickBooks.
What is the team composition?
We work with a fractional CFO and fractional controller. Jennifer (COO & CFO) is our main point of contact.
How did you come to work with denali?
They were recommended to us by one of our investors. We stuck to them because they’re committed to our mission, and they specialize in startups.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent around $30,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2021, and it’s ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our monthly close has become a week faster thanks to denali’s help. They’ve brought expertise to our team. They’ve enabled us to achieve a more scalable financial system and a matured budgeting process. They’ve also helped us become more effective in reporting information to the board.
How did denali perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicate through email and phone.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their communication is impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Sometimes, they underestimate the amount of work required for certain tasks.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Establish trust quickly, and make them a full part of your team.
denali’s support has improved the client’s financial system and budgeting process. Through their expertise, monthly close has become a week faster, and board reporting has become more effective. Their communicative approach allows them to deliver high-quality work and outstanding customer service.