Recent vcfo projects:
- Provided strategic CFO guidance through equity funding, debt placement, and strategic planning
- Assisted entrepreneur in development of business plan, financial forecasts, funding source introductions and entity setup
- Provided team to fully support startup at early stage, later assisted with IPO and established post-IPO SEC reporting
vcfo® Services for Early Stage Companies
vcfo has assisted over 300 early stage companies with guidance through funding, establishing initial policies and procedures, financial forecasting and cash management. We understand the unique attributes, business growth issues and strategic operations that young companies face, and tailor our services to fit their needs.
From wanting StartupCFO® services or part-time Controller to an interim HR professional, vcfo can address your needs with services including:
Strategic Planning:
- Recommend capital structure
- Assist with business plan development
- Establish finance and accounting processes
- Develop budgets and forecasts
- Develop capitalization strategy and plan
- Negotiate contracts
- Guide through equity/debt fundraising
- Develop internal controls
- Develop HR policies, procedures and processes
Operational Support:
- Setup of initial entity and operations
- Handle daily transactions and operational requirements
- Establish payroll processing
- Handle month end closes
- Manage cash flow
- Recommend and implement accounting system
- Manage facilities
- Manage human resource needs
Financial Reporting:
- Develop financial and operational dashboards
- Provide financial analysis of performance results
- Prepare management and board reports
- Prepare for audits
Corporate Governance:
- Assist with establishment of the board and committees
- Establish rules and procedures for stock option issuance
- Provide ongoing support for selected stock option plan
- Assist with compliance of 123R and 409A
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