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Those are the exact same qualities we look for in our employees. Join thousands of entrepreneurs that choose to scale their businesses with Acuity. We’ve got the bookkeeping package that’s right for your needs acuity accounting – and your budget. Get started with one of our experts today and free up your time. Our bookkeeping services are virtual so we communicate with clients via email, phone, Slack, or even video conference.

• He earned an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Master and Bachelor degree in Business Engineering from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.
• A full-time CFO might set you back about $250,000 annually.
• “We are incredibly blessed to have such a strong, capable executive team that allows us to perpetuate our leadership internally.
• Over 2,000 innovative entrepreneurs like you have trusted us with their accounting services.

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He realized we could better serve small businesses and challenged ourselves to expand our offerings as go-to accounting experts. We are well placed to support CFOs to help them achieve strategic, operational, and financial objectives of their organizations in an agile, effective and cost-efficient way. We have strong capabilities to support CFOs find new business opportunities and creative ways to reach goals. April Appling, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Events, has over 20 years of industry experience and leadership in marketing, communications, sales and customer experience. She joined Acuity in 2002 and currently leads the Company’s efforts to shape the corporate narrative, enhance the corporate brand and protect the Company’s reputation.

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Our CFOs also have the ability to work onsite with clients. Get investor-ready with bookkeeping, tax, financial analysis, and more from a dedicated team of experts. Acuity Trading has announced a strategic partnership with FinTech360, a B2B company specialising in services for fintech companies, primarily forex brokers.

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Our virtual CFOs, each armed with over 25 years of expertise, are here to help you navigate them with confidence. We optimize your financial processes with our industry best practices, simplifying complex tasks and making smarter budgeting choices. We help you navigate complexities like GAAP standards and subscription models – all without the cost of a full-time hire.

Ben Salzmann, who had been both President and CEO, will remain as CEO. He anticipates staying with the company for three years to help ensure a successful transition and will also continue to serve as a member of Acuity’s Board of Directors. From no-code solutions, to simply having better processes, set your business up to scale. Your hard work has paid off, and your business is thriving.

• For accrual accounting and more complex needs, lean on your controller and accountant.
• While we’re headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, our accounting experts live throughout the U.S. and some even live internationally.
• Founder Kenji Kuramoto built a CFO practice knowing he could help businesses by giving them the financial tools and advice they needed to reach their full potential.
• In this capacity, he was responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions.
• With financial strategies tailored to your business, you can boost profits, cut expenses, and plan for the future.
• We will also utilize Bill.com and/ or Veem to provide accounts payable and bill pay and Expensify for expense reporting.

Over 2,000 innovative entrepreneurs like you have trusted us with their accounting services. The reality is, most startups don’t need a full-time, in-house accounting team. But you still deserve the personalized support of dedicated financial experts. Our cloud accounting solution utilizes 3rd party cloud-based financial software and the client must agree to use either QuickBooks Online or Xero as their main accounting system. The client must assign Acuity as an administrative user to the accounting system. We will also utilize Bill.com and/ or Veem to provide accounts payable and bill pay and Expensify for expense reporting.

“Melissa is an outstanding, proven leader who has earned the role as well as the respect of everyone at Acuity. She is the right person to guide us into the future,” Salzmann said. “We are incredibly blessed to have such a strong, capable executive team that allows us to perpetuate our leadership internally. That continuity of leadership will enable Acuity to carry on our success,” said Acuity Board Chairman Bob Willis. As a certified B Corp™, we’re committed to doing good in the world, holding our company to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

In 2019, long time team member Lisa Gilreath took over operations. And in 2021, Acuity merged with Catching Clouds, the leading ecommerce accounting firm in the United States. Patti and Scott Scharf brought incredible expertise in process and technology improvements. 95% of companies aren’t large enough to afford, or even need, a full-time CFO.

• In 2013, Matthew May joined Kenji, and Acuity was relaunched as a full-service financial firm, tackling everything from invoicing and bill pay to industry-leading financial strategy.
• Our bookkeeping engagements require a 30-day notice for cancellation, but the controller and CFO engagements can be canceled at any time.
• Ian enjoys travelling, having lived in several countries, and is always looking to try new cultural experiences.
• Prior to Acuity, he was managing director at HSBC, working in New York, London and Geneva in CFO, COO, strategy and transformation roles.
• As a certified B Corp™, we’re committed to doing good in the world, holding our company to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
• He announced and executed more than $20B worth of M&A transactions, including some landmark deals in the industry.

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Our controllers and CFOs also have the ability to work onsite with clients. Leverage our technology stack team for recommendations on the 2,000+ cloud accounting software solutions out there. Take advantage of VIP service and pre-negotiated discounts from our technology partners. Rely on a certified team, who knows how to maximize each tool.

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• He realized we could better serve small businesses and challenged ourselves to expand our offerings as go-to accounting experts.
• Throughout her career at Acuity, she has spearheaded successful campaigns and events, significantly raising the Company’s profile and strengthening stakeholder and customer relationships.
• From financial forecasting to strategic planning, our CFOs are the experts you can trust to deliver sound financial advice.
• Her talent for messaging and meaningful engagement showcases her industry insight and commitment to the Company’s values and goals.
• If you love being an essential part of the framework that makes small businesses successful, you’ve found the right place.
• April Appling, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Events, has over 20 years of industry experience and leadership in marketing, communications, sales and customer experience.
• Our controllers and CFOs also have the ability to work onsite with clients.

She was named a Claims Consultant in November 2005 and promoted to General Manager – Staff Claims in June 2010. In 2016, she was named Vice President – Business Consulting where she oversaw Acuity’s dynamic strategic planning process, staff functions, and internal innovation teams. While we’re headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, our accounting experts live throughout the U.S. and some even live internationally.