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One team for all your accounting needs

Pilot is the largest and most reliable accounting, CFO, and tax service for startups and small businesses in the U.S. What that means in practice is you get your time back. No more feeling suspicious about your books, no more having to find a new person every time someone moves on, and no more messing around with lots of software. That frees you to focus on growing your business. We offer the books you can trust, the people you can call, and a dashboard that integrates all your software so you can see your finances in one place.

  • Min project size
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  • Hourly rate
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  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    San Francisco, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2016
  • Languages
  • Timezones

1 Language that we service

  • English

2 Timezones that we service

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Central Standard Time (CST)
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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

2 Locations

  • San Francisco , CA
  • Nashville , TN

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size Undisclosed
    Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Pilot offers good value for cost, with clients noting competitive pricing and high-quality service. They handle bookkeeping and tax services efficiently for various company sizes, with responsive communication and timely deliverables being highlighted as key strengths.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 7 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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    Pilot Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.8
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.8

    Top Mentions

    Review Highlights

    • Strong Communication and Responsiveness

      Pilot excels in communication, using virtual meetings and messaging apps to maintain effective workflows. Clients highlight their ability to respond quickly and address queries, ensuring clarity and understanding.

    • Room for More Communication

      While communication is generally strong, one client suggested that more frequent updates and check-ins could enhance the partnership further, indicating a potential area for improvement.

    • Consistently Accurate and Timely Deliveries

      Pilot is noted for delivering accurate accounting and tax services on time. Clients appreciate the precision in bookkeeping, tax filings, and the timely completion of tasks, which enhances their operational efficiency.

    • High Ratings and Strong Referrals

      Many clients chose Pilot due to high ratings and referrals, indicating a strong reputation in the industry. This trust is reinforced by the consistent quality of services provided.

    • Proactive Problem Solving

      Pilot's teams are proactive in addressing client needs, offering solutions and insights that help businesses manage their finances effectively. Their approach is both hands-on and independent.

    • Balance of Hands-On and Independent Work

      Pilot is praised for balancing hands-on support with independent work, minimizing the need for constant client intervention while ensuring quality deliverables.

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    Accounting Services for Creative Design Studio

    • Accounting Financial Advising & Planning Fractional CFO Services
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2025 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I've got great confidence in our finances and bookkeeping like I never did before."

    CEO, Fenwick
    Christopher M. Gillespie
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Brooklyn, New York
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provides accounting services for a creative design studio. The team manages the client's bookkeeping and tax and has built a 13-week cash flow forecast, and provides advice on profitability.

    Accounting for Healthcare Company

    • Accounting
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    "Their reliability and responsiveness have been key strengths in supporting our business."

    External CFO, Healthcare Company
    Anonymous
    • Healthcare
    • Madrid, Spain
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provides bookkeeping and accounting services for a healthcare company. The team uses their platform to manage the client's QuickBooks financial statements, data, and taxes.

    Accounting & Tax Law for Software Company

    • Accounting Tax Law
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    "All of the team members we worked with were very knowledgeable and helpful."

    COO, Software Company
    Daniel Mazáč
    • Software
    • Wilmington, Delaware
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provided accounting and tax services for a software company. They handled the client's monthly and annual bookkeeping and provided tax advice and filing support.

    Accounting Services for Cloud Computing Company

    • Accounting
    • Less than $10,000
    • Nov. 2024 - Jan. 2025
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    "Their ability to explain in a clear, concise manner was impressive."

    Director, Nexqloud Technologies Inc
    Jason Thomas
    • IT Services
    • Palo Alto, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provided accounting services for a cloud computing company. The team was responsible for managing the client's books from the inception of the company to date.

    Accounting Services for Paywall Management Company

    • Accounting
    • Less than $10,000
    • Jan. 2025 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Overall, I am impressed by the quality of their support."

    CEO, Paywall Management Company
    Anonymous
    • Software
    • San Francisco, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provides accounting services for a software company that manages paywalls. The team manages the client's books.

    Accounting Services for Marketing Company

    • Accounting
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2024 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "It's been a great partnership."

    Founder & CEO, Winbound
    Greg Mischio
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Madison, Wisconsin
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot handles a marketing company's bookkeeping efforts. They handle many of the client's AP duties, balance their books, and provide in-depth financial reports.

    Accounting Services for SaaS Company

    • Accounting
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We're impressed with their responsiveness and ability to jump right in on a larger project with our books."

    Chief of Staff, Workshop
    Samuel DeZube
    • Software
    • Omaha, Nebraska
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot handles a SaaS company's bookkeeping and accounting processes. They've set up the client's classing system to allow for accurate allocation of transactions.

    Accounting Services for Software Provider

    • Accounting
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2021 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They are highly professional."

    Finance, Software Provider
    Rui Liu
    • Software
    • San Francisco, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Pilot provides accounting services for a software provider. Their work focuses on monthly bookkeeping and tax filing.

    Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services for IT Co

    • Accounting
    • Confidential
    • July 2023 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Pilot fitted greatly for the stage we are at."

    CEO, IT Co
    Anonymous
    • Information technology
    • Palo Alto, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 

    Pilot provides accounting and tax services for an IT company. The team has handled the client's bookkeeping, tax services, and tax credits.

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    Verified Client Reviews
    9
    Overall Review Rating
    4.8
    Source
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    Last Updated
    April 4, 2025

    Business Entity

    Business Entity Name Pilot.com, Inc.
    Source Delaware Division of Corporations
    Jurisdiction of Formation Delaware
    Date of Formation November 15, 2016
    Status Active
    Last Updated December 19, 2024
    ID 6223215

    Credit Report Results

    International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated December 19, 2024
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