Meet Our Startup CFOs, CPAs and Team
Scott Orn
Chief Operating Officer, CFA
Kellogg MBA
Former VC Partner and Investment Banker
Espresso junkie
Bill Hollowsky, CPA
VP of Accounting Services
University of Maryland
CPA. KPMG and Oracle alumnus. I've lived in three countries, 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Loves cooking, swimming, scuba diving and yoga
Blake Rutledge
CFO
Chartered Accountant, ANZ, University of Technology Sydney
Corporate FP&A specialist
Gardening rookie
Matt Ziser
VP of Business Operations
JD-MBA from Kellogg/Northwestern and a BA from UC Berkeley
Matt touches on over 15 years of operational, strategic, and general management experience
His favorite quote: "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill
Alex Janeck
Head of Onboarding & Sales Operations
Clemson University
William Blair Investment Banking, Former Transaction Advisory Services Consultant
Avid triathlete, golfer and travel aficionado. Loves the NBA and good coffee!
Kevin Houk
MCP/BPO Director
Gonzaga University
Former Startup Controller
Travel aficionado
Tatiana Marin
Operations Manager
CCTU (EU) Foreign Languages Graduate
University of Portland MS in Ops and Technology Management candidate
Randy Hall
Senior Director Accounting Services Operations
Kennesaw State University
IBM Alum; Former CFO/President of Global Digital Marketing company
Loves backpacking and bicycling
Michelle Deshotels
Corporate Training Manager
15 years of Training and Performance Consultant experience. 5+ years of Management experience. Most recently Manager of Operations Training at a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) company.
My passions in order of importance: Reading, cooking, and traveling.
Dave Lowe, CPA
R&D Tax Manager
Wichita State University (Master’s in Professional Accounting)
20+ years corporate tax experience in both private and publicly traded companies
Love to travel with my wife to tropical destinations, snorkeling, running, and baseball (Go Royals!)
Amir Rezaei, CPA
Sr. Manager/Controller
University of Florida MBA
Banking Alum, former business instructor
Roadtrip Enthusiast
Morgan Avery
SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant
University of Memphis (MS in Tax Accounting & BBA)
EY risk advisory intern, Watkins Uiberall tax intern
Yogi and avid reader
Wilfrido Garcia
Sr. Accountant
University of the Pacific
Former translator/interpreter for government body in Japan
Loves collecting trading cards
Bryan Sandt
Onboarding Manager
James Madison University
Baker Tilly Audit
Backpacker & musician
Casey Walters
Sr. Manager/Controller
Western Kentucky University (undergrad), Morehead State University (grad)
Small business owner and years of experience in the startup world as a Controller/CFO.
Former owner of two tattoo shops and I love ink.
Bradley Kusumo
Sr. Accountant
University of San Francisco
First Intern at Kruze Consulting in 2017
Loves football (soccer), born and raised in Indonesia
Red Lily Zosa
Sr. Accountant
Silliman University
Former Accounting Manager for a few Philippine corporations
Steve Clippinger
Staff Accountant
McNeese State University-BS Regis University-MBA
Former owner of 5 Subway Sandwich Shops
Hiking, biking
Katherine Vargas
Sr. Accountant
Mariano Galvez University - MFA
Former Financial & Consolidation Coordinator for Central America for one of the largest telecommunications company in the region and Spain.
Dances flamenco, loves dogs
Naneva Cordell
SALT Sr. Tax Accountant
The University of Alabama -BS Webster University - Master
Former Operations Manager for a firm that did classified systems engineering and Accountant/Office manager for a small firm. CPA Candidate.
Hiker, camper - all around adventurer. Roll Tide.
Nyoke James
Controller
Strayer University -MS Robert Morris University - BBA
Former Controller for manufacturing, retail and service companies
4 wheeling, swimming and road trips, Adjunct Instructor
Edith Silva
Onboarding Manager
University of Texas at El Paso
Former Technical Accounting Manager at a Fintech SaaS startup
Certified Yoga Instructor and future Holistic Health Coach. Obsessed with her Pug and Frenchie
Steve Burt, CPA
Controller
University of Notre Dame graduate
Charitable interests include Alzheimers Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Veterans for Veterans.
Hobbies include skydiving, travel and Fighting Irish football.
Scot Escaravage
Sr. Accountant
Troy University
Loves anything Baseball (Go Mets), spending time with family, gaming with my wife, and relaxing on the beach.
Adriana Garcia Reyes
Sr. Tax Accountant (SALT)
Aurora University, MBA
Former sales & use tax, franchise tax consultant and Sr. accountant in Financial Reporting.
Loves running and reading as well as being a soccer mom.
Claudine Vantomme, CPA
Sr. Manager/Controller
University of Santo Tomas
Former Controller with International Accounting Background
Personal Motto: Will Travel for Food
Alyssa Cowan
Account Manager
Ohio State University
Former Controller for a Print Company
Loves camping, baseball and dogs
Alvin Yu, CPA
Senior Accountant
University of Delaware
CPA, Former Accounting Manager of SaaS Startup
Aficionado of nerdy & quirky jokes
Sary Hijazi
Senior Accountant
BBA: American University of Beirut, MBA: National University of San Diego
Former Accounting Specialist Manager at a FinTech SaaS startup
Loves traveling, gaming, basketball & football (soccer)
Chelsea McDuff
Staff Accountant
Tarleton State University
BBA in Accounting
Love: country dancing, music festivals, trying new foods and spending time with my dog & my daughter!
Fay Cai
Controller
Woods College, Boston
Former Director of Finance & Accounting for a high-tech company with four international subsidiaries.
Loves baking and enjoys afternoon tea.
Leyla Rafiimanesh
Controller
Carlson School of Management & St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, MBA, CIS
Former CFO and Finance Executive. Former PhD candidate in IS Security
Animal lover, Scuba Diver, Runner. Love cooking, reading, gardening and meditating
Pilsang Kang
Staff Accountant
University of Maryland-Baltimore County (BS-Financial Economics), Sogang University (Certificate-Accounting)
Former Accounting Manager for a Private Corporation
Loves swimming, skiing, golfing and travel
Beth Bassler, CPA
Controller
University of Michigan and University of Chicago graduate.
Former VP Finance and Director, Corporate Controller and Assistant Treasurer for manufacturers and professional services companies.
Hobbies include a community singing group and watching US and European professional football.
Jack Wright
Staff Accountant
Graduated from UT Tyler with his bachelors and masters degree in accounting.
Spent the first two years of his career working in audit.
Got married in 2019 to his high school sweetheart and they love to spend their time watching movies with their two Great Danes.
Scott Fausel
Operations Manager
University of California, Berkeley
Former Product Manager and Director of Operations at startups.
Aspiring home chef. Loves swimming and tennis.
Ian Williams
Onboarding Manager
The University of Alabama (BS-Finance), University of Missouri (MBA Candidate)
Experience in wealth management, corporate banking, and FP&A/Accounting for SMBs and startups
Loves ice hockey, snowboarding, traveling, and the outdoors
James Alcantar
Controller
University of North Carolina Master of Accounting
Former Controller for an international farming operation
Loves to garden and travel
Karen Yates
R&D Technical Writer
Wayne State University (BS in Chemistry)
Former Pharmaceutical Research Chemist
Loves hiking, water sports, travel, and vegan food
Miriam Price
Accounting Services Analyst
King’s College and Drexel University
20 years of experience in a variety of roles, most recently a Sr. Analyst of Business Operations
Loves to dabble in art, spend time with family, read, and enjoy yummy food, Pug enthusiast and girl mom
Logan Schiff, CPA
Controller
Purdue University and University of Southern Indiana graduate
Former Controller for Startups
Likes running, college and professional sports
Ashley Seymour
Accounting Manager
Florida State University Alum
Former Accounting Manager for eCommerce and SaaS businesses
Loves to travel, explore new restaurants, and attend sporting events
Sanjay Patel
Controller
BA in FInance from CSU-Long Beach MBA
20 plus years supporting startups in accounting, finance, tax and compliance
Cigar and Whiskey enthusiast
David Lynch
Controller
St. Francis University, Loretto, PA
Former CFO in the retail and service industry
Love sports and coaching my kids. Huge Pittsburgh Steeler and Penn State Football & Wrestling fan.
Lana Bustami
Senior Accountant
University of Illinois at Chicago
Experience in Big 4, Venture Capital, and Tech startups
Love spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, playing tennis, and drinking coffee
Kyle Snearly
Director of Accounting Services
Western Michigan University
HP Alum, Former Financial Services Manager
Huge college basketball fan
Marylln Blankenship
Controller
Indiana Wesleyan University (MSA)
15+ years of Accounting experience in a variety of industries from large corporations to small businesses. 5+ years of HR experience in small businesses Most recently Director of Admin & Finance for a government support contractor.
Loves to travel and attend my daughter's multitude of activities
Beth Hughes
Controller
University at Buffalo - MBA, BS
Multiple years of Controller/Accounting experience across a variety of industries from small businesses to large corporations
Loves riding and competing in Jumpers with my horse
Robert Mazeika
Tax Project Manager
Florida Gulf Coast University (BS-Accounting)
Former Tax Administrator and baseball scout.
An avid sports fanatic (Go Yankees!)
Janika Harris
QA Manager
BS and MS in Accounting from St. Francis College in NY.
I love jet skiing and I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago.
May Hara Pacuno
Internal Accountant
University of San Carlos
Big 4 experience in the Philippines. CPA candidate.
Loves sci-fi movies, pho and snowboarding.
Bryan Long
Content Marketing Manager
MBA and MA in English, Stetson University
20+ years marketing experience focused on financial and technology companies
Drinks copious amounts of coffee
Martha Tan Cruz
Staff Accountant
University of Santo Tomas
Loves Touch Football (touch rugby), and being in nature
Jeneice Gatlin
Tax Manager
BCU Alum- Accounting BS, Transformational/Operational Leadership MS
Trinbagonian
Loves traveling, working out in any form and "studying" to be a Wine Connoisseur
McKenzie Faith
SALT Staff Accountant
Business Administration/Criminal Justice
Loves to travel, hike, and try new foods
Lisa Borroto
Senior Accountant
Nova Southeastern University (BS-Accounting)
Experience in a variety of accounting roles and industries, most recently Sr. Accountant at a multi-national organization
Loves yoga, travel, art, nature, music
Carrie Knecht
Sr. Manager/Controller
Regis University
20+ years startup Controller
Loves pilates, cooking, and gardening
Abdullah Halawani
Staff Accountant
University of San Francisco, BA
Former AR supervisor at Nestle
Love cooking, football (soccer), and comedy
Subineel Chakraborti
Staff Accountant
B.Com Jain University
Founder of multiple charities
Dad joke expert (Not a dad)
Chinnu Soby
Staff Accountant
B.com, Bangalore University and M.com specialized in Finance, Bangalore University.
Loves traveling, going to the gym, singing and Biriyani.
Lauren Wood
Controller
Oregon State University
Former SaaS, eCommerce, & Professional Services Controller for Seed stage Startups
Competitive dancer and professional artist loves to ride horses, travel and play with her two Corgis
Kimberly Andrews
Operations Associate
University of Phoenix (BS-Accounting)
20+ years in a variety of administrative support roles
Air Force spouse and mom of two. Loves coffee, pilates, traveling, and exploring nature.
Heidi Grey
Controller
Bachelors of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration - Rockford University
20+ years of accounting experience, including 15 years in Public Accounting
Loves reading, indoor cycling and being a hockey mom.
Heather Taylor
Senior Accountant
University of Arizona
13+ years experience in mining and gaming industries
Love traveling and spending time outdoors with my husband and four kids
Katherine Garrity
Account Manager
Lewis University, MBA
Former client services Account Manager for Not-for-Profits, specializing in grants and efficiency implementations
Loves camping, skiing, dirt biking and indoor plants
Jennifer Keller, CPA
Controller
Shippensburg University (BSBA), Eastern University (MBA)
15+ years in public and private accounting in a variety of industries. Former audit manager and senior manager for a tech distributor.
True crime junkie, dog obsessed, loves to dance and watch my son play baseball.
Stacy Love, SPHR, PHRca
Human Resources Director
MA in Organizational Leadership, BS in Business Administration
15+ years of human resources experience within investment consulting, private wealth advisory, real estate, and insurance
Adore my two dogs, all things Hello Kitty, indie music, cake, and design (graphic, interior, architectural)
Krista Eis
R&D Technical Writer
BA in English, BS in Computer Science
Loves baking and hiking
Danielle Novak
Senior Accountant
University of Texas at Tyler- MBA & BS in Accounting
Former Accounting Manager for Mercy Ships with many years of full cycle accounting experience
Loves coffee, gluten free goodies, and family.
Danielle Garcia
Controller
University of Texas - BBA in Accounting
15+ years of accounting experience in various industries
Military spouse and mom of two. Loves salsa dancing, Texas Longhorns, and all things Texas.
Justin Hanson, CPA
Senior Accountant
Southeastern Louisiana University
Husband, Father, CPA, Techie
I LOVE spending time with family, drinking coffee/espresso, and singing.
Why you should choose our startup CFO and CPA
Kruze Consulting’s team works exclusively with funded startups
Our CFOs, CPAs and team are startup experts. We only work with companies that have raised seed and venture financing - so you know we’ll know the in’s and out’s of your startup’s books. Our clients have collectively raised over a billion dollars in funding! Here are some of the areas of our expertise:
- Startup bookkeeping
- Financial statement preparation for fund raises
- Startup financial analysis
- Startup revenue recognition
- Venture capital book preparation
- Acquisition book preparation
- Startup federal taxes
- eCommerce state and local taxation
- Financial modeling
- Part-time CFO searches
- Startup HR
Contact us today to learn about how we work with leading startups.
What to look for in a startup cfo cpa
Look for an outsourced CFO team with experience helping startups raise capital, transition from cash burning to profitability and experience getting company’s books ready for an acquisition.
Want to learn more about us? Follow Kruze Consulting on Twitter, and checkout the updates on Kruze Consulting’s LinkedIn page. You can also see Kruze Consulting on the Inc 5000, as we are one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Finally, there are many places you can listen to interviews with our CFOs and CPAs. Listen to Kruze Consulting’s COO on the Cloud Accounting Podcast, or our founder’s interview with Intuit.
Our Locations
Kruze is a US focused, national accounting consulting firm. Our accountants serve startups all over the US, with offices in Austin, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (San Jose), Los Angeles (Santa Monica) and New York City.
Consulting, Tax and Valuation Prices
Competitively priced for high-growth companies
Financial Consulting
| Staff Accountant | $120 |
| Senior Staff Accountant | $170 |
| Controller | $200 |
| Senior Controller | $250 |
| Financial Modeling | $400 |
| CFO / COO / VP | $400 |
Tax Advice
| Administrative | $115 |
| Tax Analyst | $175 |
| Senior Tax Analyst | $295 |
| Tax Manager | $395 |
| Tax VP | $495 |
| CEO | $495 |
Startup 409A Valuation
| Seed | $2,000 |
| Seed A | $2,500 |
| Seed B | $3,000 |
| Seed C | $3,500 |
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$250M+ VC Funding Raised
"I had a great experience working with Kruze Consulting when we raised Series A. They know what VCs need to see, and how to present a startup’s books and finances. If you are going to raise venture capital, you need experts like Kruze."
Chris Mansi
CEO
Startup Venture Capital Assistance
With former venture capitalists on staff, our team is here to help you navigate the fundraising process and manage your board of directors
COO | Former VC
VP FP&A | Former VC
Scale Remote Operations & Team
"Kruze has supported us above and beyond basic accounting needs by ensuring we have everything we need to expand and support our team wherever they may be located"
Zack Fisch
Head of Operations & Legal
Clients who have worked with Kruze have collectively raised over $10 billion in VC funding.
We set startups up for fundrising success, and know how to work with the top VCs.
Founder & CEO
Experienced team helping you
Our US-based account management team is staffed by CPAs and accountants who have, on average, 11 years of experience.
VP of Accounting Services
Controller
SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant
Controller, CPA
Grew from a 2-person startup to a NASDAQ listed public company.
"The Kruze team helped us grow from a 2-person startup to a NASDAQ listed public company in 2 years. We wouldn’t have gotten public without Kruze’s support. Anyone thinking of launching a startup should make Vanessa their first call!"
Jesse Shefferman
CEO
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